Condition ratings
A structured rating system helps organise observations by urgency.
RICS Level 2 Survey
A more detailed survey route for conventional properties where greater information about visible condition, defects and maintenance is useful.
More detailed condition advice
Level 2 sits between the concise Level 1 and the more comprehensive Level 3.
More context for buyers who want to understand visible defects and condition in greater depth.
The inspection and report go further than Level 1, helping explain issues that may affect the property and future maintenance.
It is commonly considered for conventional homes that appear to be in reasonable condition.
Included in Level 2
The information most buyers expect from a mid-level survey.
Level 2 adds clearer condition guidance and practical context around the points that matter.
Visible defects and risks
Key visible issues are identified and explained in clearer context.
Maintenance guidance
The report highlights where upkeep or remedial planning may be sensible.
Further recommendations
Where a point needs more investigation or specialist input, that next step is signposted.
Visible condition
The report structure helps distinguish between areas that appear satisfactory and issues needing more attention.
Visible defects
Areas of visible concern are identified and explained in the context of the survey level.
Future attention
Condition and maintenance observations help the buyer understand what may need planning.
Prioritised information
A structured report makes the important points easier to identify and act on.
Condition ratings
A clear way to read the report.
Condition ratings help organise observations by the level of attention they may require.
No repair currently needed
Normal maintenance should continue.
Repair or replacement needed
Defects need repairing or replacing but are not considered serious or urgent.
Serious / urgent
Defects are serious and/or need to be repaired, replaced or investigated urgently.
Level 2More detailed condition advice
What the extra detail is for01 02 03
Help the buyer understand the condition, not just record it.
Level 2 provides a more detailed picture of visible condition than Level 1.
Visible defects
Explain significant visible issues in the context of a more detailed survey level.
Maintenance context
Highlight observations that may influence future maintenance or deserve planning.
Priorities
Use a structured report and condition ratings to make the important points easier to identify.
Using the findings
A report is most useful when it helps organise the next conversation.
Review the higher-priority observations
Start with items that need repair, replacement or further investigation.
Understand maintenance implications
Use the remaining observations to build a clearer picture of ongoing property care.
Raise further enquiries where needed
If a point falls outside the scope or needs specialist input, the report can help identify that next step.
Level 2 questions
Choosing the middle survey level with more confidence.
How is Level 2 different from Level 1?
Level 2 provides more detail about visible condition, defects and maintenance than the more concise Level 1 service.
When might Level 3 be more appropriate?
An older, extensively altered, unusual, visibly deteriorated or particularly complex property may justify the greater depth of Level 3.
What do condition ratings communicate?
They help organise the report so observations can be understood by the level of attention they may require.