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Level 2  - Home Buyers Report

The RICS Home Survey – Level 2 (Home buyer report)

RICS Level 2 Survey includes a more extensive visual inspection of the building, its services (e.g. electrics, plumbing, heating) and grounds but does not include any testing. Concealed areas such as roof spaces, basements and cellars will be inspected if it is safe to do so. It will provide an assessment of the relative importance of any defects or problems and offer basic advice about repairs and any ongoing maintenance issues.

If the surveyor has access to the current EPC report, they will state the energy efficiency rating, check for any obvious discrepancies between the EPC and the property, and explain any implications.

The report will also highlight any relevant legal issues and/or obvious risks to the building, people, or grounds and the surveyor will provide advice on suitable additional services where the homeowner / home buyer is planning on refurbishment work.

Where the surveyor is unable to reach a conclusion with reasonable confidence about any aspect of the property, a recommendation for further investigations will be made.

Ask your surveyor for a detailed ‘Description of the RICS Home Survey Level 2 document'.

London, UK - April 26, 2018: A street of traditional London terraced houses in  London UK.
Level 3 - Building Survey


Choose this report if dealing with a large, older or run-down property, a building that is unusual or altered, or if you’re planning major works. Level 3 provides the most detailed report.

Level 3
Part of a row of adjoining houses built in the early twentieth century.
Level 2 - Home Buyers report

Choose this report if you need more extensive information for a conventional house, flat or bungalow, built from common building materials in reasonable condition.

Level 2
Newly built homes in an Engish housing development.
Level 1 - Condition Survey


Choose this report if you’re buying or selling a modern conventional house, flat or bungalow built from common building materials and in reasonable condition.

Level 1