Level 1
Essential overview
- Conventional property
- Concise condition overview
- No repair advice
Surveying services built around the property.
Choose from RICS Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, focused damp and timber investigation, and Energy Performance Certificates.
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RICS survey levels
Click through the survey levels before you decide.
Each RICS level is designed for a different depth of information. Use this quick guide to compare the three routes in a more visual way.
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Level 1 is the most concise survey in the range. It is suited to straightforward properties where you need a clear condition snapshot rather than detailed repair commentary.
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Level 2 goes further with clearer commentary on visible defects, condition ratings and maintenance considerations, making it a strong fit for buyers who want more than a basic overview.
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Level 3 is intended for buildings where more detailed investigation and explanation are warranted, including likely causes of defects, repair priorities and broader maintenance implications.
Open Level 3 page →Different properties call for different levels of detail.
RICS Levels 1, 2 and 3 offer increasing depth, while damp and timber surveys focus on a specific concern and EPCs assess energy performance.
If you are unsure which service fits, the quote request can include the property details and the service can be discussed from there.
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RICS Level 1 Survey
Essential condition overview for straightforward property situations.
RICS Level 2 Survey
More detailed condition advice for conventional properties.
RICS Level 3 Survey
Comprehensive assessment for older, altered or complex buildings.
Damp & Timber Surveys
Focused investigation of visible moisture and timber concerns.
Energy Performance Certificates
Energy-efficiency assessment and improvement recommendations.
RICS survey levels
Compare the level of detail.
This is a high-level guide only; the appropriate survey depends on the individual property.
Level 2
More detailed condition advice
- Conventional property
- Visible defects
- Maintenance considerations
Level 3
Most comprehensive survey level
- Older / altered / unusual
- Likely causes
- Repair and maintenance detail
Specialist inspection
Damp & Timber Surveys
Focused investigation when a specific moisture or timber concern needs closer attention.
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Energy
Energy Performance Certificates
A property energy assessment with a rating and improvement recommendations.
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Let the property situation guide the survey.
The service range becomes easier to navigate when you start with what is different about the property or what you need to understand.
Straightforward propertyNeed an essential condition overviewLevel 1 ↗Conventional propertyWant more detail on visible condition and defectsLevel 2 ↗Older, altered or complex propertyNeed the greatest level of detail in the rangeLevel 3 ↗Specific concernMoisture or timber deterioration needs closer attentionDamp & Timber ↗Energy performanceNeed an energy rating and recommendationsEPC ↗
What happens next
A simple route from property details to the right service.
The process should make the decision easier rather than adding another layer of complexity.
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Provide the address, property type and any known concerns.
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Select a survey if you already know what you need, or use the enquiry to explain the situation.
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The enquiry can then move forward with the appropriate survey or assessment route.