Level 1
An essential overview for simpler situations.
- Conventional property
- Appears in reasonable condition
- Concise condition overview
Residential property surveying
Know more about the property before you commit.
BRS Surveying provides clear residential survey and inspection services to help buyers and property owners understand visible condition, defects and areas that may need closer attention.
RICS Level 1Essential condition overview
RICS Level 2More detailed condition advice
RICS Level 3Comprehensive assessment
Compare survey levels →A viewing shows you the home. A survey helps you understand the building.
BRS Surveying is focused on practical property information: what can be seen, what it may mean, and where further attention could be sensible.
The service range covers RICS Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, plus focused damp and timber inspections and Energy Performance Certificates.
Property insightClear information, proportionate to the property.
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RICS Survey standards
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CIOB Construction expertise
Find the right service
Start with the property, not the package.
Different properties need different levels of inspection and reporting. Use the service overview to understand the likely fit.
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A concise condition-focused service without the deeper detail of Levels 2 and 3.
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A more detailed route covering visible defects, condition and maintenance considerations.
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The most comprehensive survey level where the building or planned works call for deeper assessment.
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A focused route for understanding visible moisture-related evidence and timber deterioration.
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An EPC provides an energy-efficiency rating and improvement recommendations.
Explore EPCs →Survey depth
Three levels, one clearer choice.
The best fit depends on the property’s age, type, apparent condition and the amount of detail you need.
Level 2
More detail on visible condition and defects.
- Conventional property
- More condition advice
- Maintenance considerations
Level 3
The most comprehensive level in the range.
- Older or altered property
- Complex or unusual construction
- Greater detail on defects and repairs
Look beyond first impressions
Condition lives in the details.
A survey is a structured look at visible building condition and the parts of a property that can influence maintenance, cost and confidence.
- 01Roof coverings and rainwater goods
- 02Walls, openings and visible movement
- 03Internal condition and moisture indicators
- 04Areas that may warrant further investigation
Focused investigation
Damp & Timber Surveys
Where moisture or timber deterioration is the concern, the objective is to understand the visible evidence and likely causes rather than simply label a symptom.
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Energy performance
Energy Performance Certificates
Understand a property's energy rating and the improvement recommendations contained within the assessment.
Explore EPCs →How it works
A straightforward route from enquiry to report.
Keep the process simple, give the survey the right context, and make the findings easy to use.
Share the property
Provide the address, property details and the service you are considering.
Confirm the survey
The requirements can be reviewed so the proposed service matches the property.
Inspect
The agreed inspection focuses on visible condition and relevant concerns.
Receive findings
The report presents the key observations in a clear, structured way.
Use the findings01 02 03
Turn visible condition into a clearer next decision.
A property can look straightforward at a viewing while still raising questions about condition, maintenance or the level of investigation that is sensible.
What appears significant
Separate the observations that deserve attention from the background detail of the building.
Where more context helps
Understand when age, alterations, visible defects or a specific concern may justify a deeper survey.
What to do with the findings
Use the report to support enquiries, maintenance planning or further investigation where appropriate.
Before you choose
A few useful questions before requesting a survey.
What if the property is newer and appears straightforward?
A concise Level 1 route may be appropriate where the property is conventional and appears to be in reasonable condition.
What if I want more detail about visible condition?
Level 2 provides greater context than Level 1 and is aimed at buyers who want a more detailed understanding of condition.
What if the property is older, altered or unusual?
Those situations can call for the broader depth of a Level 3 survey.
What if my concern is damp, timber or energy performance?
A focused Damp & Timber Survey or EPC may be the more relevant route when the question is narrower than overall building condition.
Request a quote
Start with the property. BRS can help you choose the right next step.
Share the property details and the service you are considering through the dedicated quote form.