If you are in the process of purchasing a property then it is strongly recommended that you instruct/book your RICS Home Survey Level 1, 2 or 3 surveys or Valuations as soon as your offer on the property is accepted. Building Surveys for structural issues in a property you already own should be carried out shortly after the potential defect has come to your attention.
No. A mortgage valuation which is often referred to as a survey is a brief inspection of the property undertaken by a Surveyor/Valuer solely for the benefit of the lenders/bank/mortgage provider and not the home buyer.
Both the RICS Home Surveys Level 2 and Level 3 can include a valuation if requested, usually at an additional charge. You can also opt to have either survey without a valuation element.
Yes. Home Survey Level 3 is typically recommended for older properties (85+ years or pre-1900s), properties showing signs of significant defects, or those that have had major extensions or conversions.
A Survey undertaken by Marlbrooks Chartered Surveyors will highlight potential problems in the property that may need urgent attention. This ensures you avoid expensive surprises and are provided with peace of mind.
All of our Surveys are undertaken by RICS qualified Chartered Surveyors.
Yes, all of our surveyors are RICS-Accredited Surveyors and Registered Valuers with many years of experience.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a professional organisation that establishes and enforces standards for valuing, surveying, operating, and developing assorted types of property in the UK. The organisation’s roster consists of 134,000 accredited professionals in over 140 countries. In the UK only an RICS Registered Valuer can provide an official market value for a property.