Level 2+ Building Survey for Properties in Hackney
An Easton Bevins Level 2+ Building survey sits between a RICS Home Survey – Level 2 and a RICS Home Survey – Level 3.
It is suitable for properties of all ages but is particularly relevant for older buildings such as Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian or 1930s houses of which there are many in London. It is our most popular survey, with an estimated 70% of clients preferring this option.
The purpose of a building survey is to investigate a property and inform you of the condition of the building, highlighting any major concerns so as to minimise risk and provide peace of mind.
Our Level 2+ Building survey is a bespoke report that pinpoints and provides insight into major defects, as well as potential maintenance issues, remedies, associated timescales, and an estimated budget for repairs.
It comments on the main structural elements of a property rather than cosmetic items such as age and condition of sanitary and kitchen fittings. Because it is a bespoke-to-the-property survey we can also provide advice regarding extensions or alterations if relevant.
The high standard of service and advice that we provide can help you reduce risk and protect your London property investment.
To find out more, request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building Survey, call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our request a quote form.
What’s included in a Level 2+ Building Survey
The in-depth report from a Level 2+ Building Survey allows you to make a better-informed decision on how to proceed when purchasing a property.
The money spent on the survey can save you thousands of pounds, making it a very worthwhile investment. You may decide negotiate a price reduction to address costs to repair defects, or even reconsider your purchase.
What’s included in a Level 2+ Building survey?
- Detailed visual inspection of property
- Legal considerations
- Short term maintenance concerns
- Structural assessment of property
- Condition assessment of property
- Boundaries and outside issues – Basic visual inspection
- Permanent attached outbuilding inspection
- Detached outbuilding inspection – Structural concerns only
- Decoration, fixtures and fittings appraisal – Major defects only
- Energy efficiency improvement advice
- Describe potential hidden defects
- Minimises further investigations
- Cost advice for short term defects
It is important to select the right level of survey for your property. Easton Bevins offers a full range of property surveys and can advise on which type of survey will best meet your needs.
Ready to get a level 2+ Building survey?
To request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building survey for a property in Hackney:
Call 0204 548 9835 or email info@eastonbevins.co.uk
How does the survey process work?
Step 1
Get a quote
Contact us by phone or email and provide details of the property you are looking to purchase. Confirm your requirements and any specific concerns you might have. We will look at the property online and provide you with a quote.
Step 2
Assessment
If you are happy with the quote, we will arrange with the estate agent for access to carry out the survey and let you know once a date has been confirmed.
You can rest assured of our utmost attention to your instruction and requirements, and we can give you a quick overview of results on the phone following the inspection.
Step 3
The report
Your report will be issued within 5-7 working days following the inspection and sent by email. A printed copy is also available on request.
Our reports are entirely tailored to your requirements and the property that we inspect. Where we find issues, we provide practical advice in plain English. Furthermore, we are happy to discuss the findings with you if required.
What our clients say
How much does a Level 2+ Building Survey cost?
In terms of costs, a Level 2+ Building Survey sits between a RICS Home Survey – Level 2 and a RICS Home Survey – Level 3. The actual cost will depend on a number of factors, and we quote each property on its own merits after viewing it online.
We do not generally consider the sale price, rather the complexity of the building and the estimated time needed to thoroughly inspect the property, consider any defects and issue a report.
Although we cannot guarantee a reduction in sale price, most of our clients use the findings of our report in negotiations with the vendor. You may find that the reduction in the price of the property more than covers the cost of the survey. Even if the vendors are unwilling to adjust their price, you can make a more informed decision about your purchase.
A Level 2+ Building Survey is our most popular survey with an estimated 70% of our clients preferring this option.
For more information about major defect building surveys, view our FAQs.
To request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building Survey, call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our request a quote form.
A name you can trust
Easton Bevins is a leading independent property consultancy with over 35 years’ experience in building surveying. We offer a full range of property surveys and can advise on which type will best meet your needs.
Our surveys are not just a ‘tick in the box’ exercise, they are tailored to the property and to meet your specific requirements. The high standard of service and advice that we provide can help you reduce risk and protect your Hackney property investment.
- Qualified surveyors – All our surveys are carried out by RICS accredited, qualified surveyors.
- Time on site – We always make sure we allow the right amount of time on-site to carry out a thorough survey.
- Detailed reports – Our detailed, thorough reports cover everything you need to allow you to make an informed decision on how to proceed with your property purchase.
- Reflection time – Our reports are not rushed and issued on the day they are produced to allow sufficient reflection time before the report is delivered, which is a requirement of RICS.
- Quality assurance – All our survey reports are peer reviewed internally by a second highly qualified surveyor.
- After care service – We speak to clients before and after producing our survey reports and are available to discuss findings and answer any questions they might have after the report has been issued.
Expert support for property buyers in Hackney
London is the most expensive place to purchase a property in the UK, so it makes very good sense to arrange a building survey on the property you are looking to purchase before going ahead.
With a team of experienced surveyors, and offices conveniently located in Gray’s Inn Square, we provide expert advice and support to home buyers in and around London.
With its strong sense of community, dynamic arts scene, and balance of city life and nature, Hackney has become a very desirable places to live in London.
It has evolved over the past ten years into one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs that offers green spaces, a thriving food scene, and excellent transport links.
Property prices reflect this evolution and the average price of a flat in Hackney in 2024 was around £530,000 while a detached property was closer to £2.5 million. When investing this sum of money into a property you need to be sure that the home you are buying is basically sound, and be aware of any issues that could end up costing you even more.
Our well-established practice is known for its transparent approach, clear advice, and high standards of professional support. As a member of RICS, we bring extensive expertise across all areas of property and construction, ensuring our service is second to none.
To find out more, request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building Survey, call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our request a quote form.
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