Condition Report
A concise overview for conventional homes in reasonable condition.
£300–£500Read the Level 1 guide →Independent UK planning guide
Know what a home survey may cost before you request quotes.
A clear, evidence-led estimate for RICS home surveys — with the assumptions shown, not hidden.
Estimate my survey costFree planning tool
Build a realistic cost range
Adjust five details. We use broad published price ranges and transparent complexity factors.
Choose the right depth
Three survey levels, three different jobs
Home Survey
A fuller inspection for standard properties, with defects and advice.
£400–£900Read the Level 2 guide →Building Survey
An in-depth investigation for older, altered or unusual properties.
£600–£1,500Read the Level 3 guide →Special situations
Guidance for new builds and flats
Snagging inspection costs
See current planning ranges, understand what a snagging inspection covers and compare quotes on equal terms.
Read the new-build guide →Survey costs for flats
Choose an appropriate survey depth and understand the separate lease and block-level checks a buyer needs.
Read the flat survey guide →
Our approach
Useful numbers need honest limits.
Survey fees are not fixed nationally. Our calculator starts with published UK price ranges, then applies modest adjustments for the factors that tend to change inspection time and complexity.
Read the full methodology →