Level 3 Building Survey – Tower Hamlets
A RICS Home Survey – Level 3, also known as a Building Survey or Structural Survey, is the upper level for pre-acquisition surveys. It is suitable for all properties, but particularly relevant for large dwellings and historic or listed buildings with complex requirements in Tower Hamlets.
A Level 3 Building Survey is ideal if you have plans to extend or undertake alterations to the property.
With the high prices of property in Tower Hamlets, it makes very good sense to invest in a Level 3 Building Survey to ensure you are fully informed about the property before progressing with a purchase.
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. This is particularly relevant when looking to buy a home in London, the most expensive place to purchase a property in the UK.
At Easton Bevins, building 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 Tower Hamlets property investment.
A Level 3 Building Survey covers both major and minor defects and potential maintenance issues, as well as remedies, associated timescales, and an estimated budget for repairs. It also provides a more detailed description and analysis of the construction of the property than a Level 2 Building Survey, including decorations, internal fixtures and fittings, and detached outbuildings. Energy efficiency improvement advice is also included.
The aim of a Level 3 Survey is to:
- Help you make a reasoned and informed decision when purchasing your home, or when planning for repairs, maintenance, or upgrading of the property.
- Provide detailed advice on condition.
- Describe the identifiable risk of potential or hidden defects and, where practicable and agreed, provide an estimate of costs for identified repairs.
- Make recommendations as to any further actions or advice which need to be obtained before committing to purchase.
To find out more, request a quote or arrange a Level 3 Building Survey, call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our request a quote form.
What’s included in a Level 3 Building Survey
The in-depth report from a RICS Home Survey – Level 3 allows you to make a better-informed decision on how to proceed when purchasing an older property, large dwelling, or listed building with complex requirements in Tower Hamlets.
It is crucial that you select the right level of survey for your new home. Easton Bevins offers a full range of building surveys and can advise on which type will best meet your needs.
On a Level 3 Building Survey we inspect the inside and outside of the main building and all permanent outbuildings. We also visually inspect the parts of the electricity, gas/oil, water, heating, drainage and other services that can be seen -although these are not tested other than for normal operation in everyday use.
Where practicable and agreed, we will report on the cost of any work for identified repairs and make recommendations on how these should be carried out.
What is included in a Level 3 Survey?
- Detailed visual inspection of the property
- Legal considerations
- Short term maintenance concerns
- Structural assessment of the property
- Condition assessment of the property
- Boundaries and outside issues
- Permanent attached outbuilding inspection
- Detached outbuilding inspection
- Decoration, fixtures and fittings appraisal
- Energy efficiency improvement advice
- Describe potential hidden defects
- Minimises further investigations
- Cost advice for short term defects
- Future maintenance advice
- Advice on future alterations
The money spent on the survey can save you thousands of pounds when purchasing a house or flat in Tower Hamlets, making it a very worthwhile investment. You may decide to reconsider your purchase or negotiate a price reduction to address costs to repair defects.
Ready to get a Level 3 Building Survey?
To request a quote, or arrange a RICS Level 3 Survey for a property in Tower Hamlets:
Call 0204 548 9835 or email info@eastonbevins.co.uk
How does the building 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 RICS Level 3 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.
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How much does a Level 3 Building Survey Cost?
The cost of a RICS Level 3 Building Survey for a property in Tower Hamlets will depend on a number of factors. 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 building survey. Even if the vendors are unwilling to adjust their price, you can make a more informed decision about your purchase.
For more information about full building surveys, view our FAQs.
To find out more, request a quote or arrange a Level 3 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 vast expertise and over 35 years’ experience in building surveying. We offer a full range of building surveys and can advise on which type will best meet your needs.
Our building 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 Tower Hamlets property investment.
- Qualified surveyors – All of 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 the purchase of your new home.
- Reflection time – Our reports are not rushed and issued on the day they are produced. We allow sufficient reflection time before delivering the report, 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 Tower Hamlets
With its strong sense of community, cultural diversity, and blend of historic and modern living, Tower Hamlets has become one of the most desirable places to live in London.
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 Tower Hamlets.
Tower Hamlets has evolved over the past ten years to become one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. With its combination of waterfront views, historic markets, and excellent transport links, Tower Hamlets offers a unique mix of urban energy and relaxed living.
Property prices reflect this evolution. The average price of a flat in Tower Hamlets in 2024 was around £512,862, a terraced property was around £898,292, and a semi-detached property around £871,167. When investing this sum of money into a property, you need to be sure that the home you are buying is structurally sound and be aware of issues that could end up costing you even more.
With extensive knowledge and experience, our surveyors can provide expert advice to support anyone looking to purchase a property in Tower Hamlets.
Our well-established practice is renowned for its honest approach and clear, concise advice. We are also a proud member of RICS, helping assure you receive the highest standards of professional support.
For prompt, professional, expert advice call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our request a quote form.
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