Homebuyer Survey — From £350

A detailed home survey for conventional houses and flats of standard construction that are in reasonable condition.

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Price

From £350. The £350 starting price applies to a typical two-bedroom house of conventional construction.

2-bedroom house — from £350
3-bedroom house — from £375
4-bedroom house — from £425
5-bedroom, larger or more complex property — quotation

Prices shown are starting prices for typical properties within ClearBuild Surveying’s normal service area. Final fees depend on the property’s size, age, construction, condition, complexity, location and the survey scope. All fees are confirmed before instruction.

Who it is for

A Homebuyer Survey is generally suitable for a conventional house or flat of standard construction that is in reasonable condition. It provides a clear assessment of the accessible building elements and identifies significant defects, repair and maintenance issues, and matters requiring further attention.

What we inspect

  • Roof coverings, chimney stacks, rainwater goods and external walls

  • Windows and doors

  • Accessible roof structure and roof void, including visible timbers

  • Ceilings, internal walls, floors and internal joinery

  • Fireplaces where applicable and visible components of services

  • Garages and relevant outbuildings

  • Boundaries, paths, drives and external areas where applicable

What the report includes

  • Significant defects and repair or maintenance issues

  • Likely causes where these can reasonably be established

  • Clear recommendations and action priorities

  • General maintenance advice where appropriate

  • Relevant high-definition photographic evidence

Action priorities

Your report explains each significant finding, why it matters, the recommended action and when to act. Recommendations use three clear priorities:

Routine maintenance — Minor wear and upkeep that can be addressed through normal property maintenance.

Repairs required — Defects needing repair or replacement within the timescale stated in the report. They are not considered urgent.

Urgent action required — Matters needing prompt action because of a safety concern, serious defect or risk of significant deterioration. The report specifies what to do and when.

Satisfactory means no significant defect was identified within the inspection’s scope. Not inspected means the condition could not be assessed. Further investigation required is a separate recommendation with its own urgency; it is not automatically a severe-defect rating.

High-definition photographic evidence

Relevant defects and significant findings are supported by clear, high-definition photographs showing the location, condition and nature of the issue. The photographs support the written findings and help you understand the defects identified.

Survey scope

This remains a detailed and useful survey for an appropriate property, identifying and explaining significant issues. The Comprehensive Building Survey provides a deeper assessment of construction and defect implications, with practical repair options and sequencing, useful outline details and guideline budgets for significant repairs where reasonably assessable. Detailed contractor specifications and specialist design are separate services, agreed where required.

When should I choose a Comprehensive Building Survey?

A Comprehensive Building Survey is generally more appropriate for an older, significantly altered or extended property; unusual construction; a poorly maintained property; substantial visible defects; planned renovation; or where you want a more detailed understanding of the repairs and likely costs.View the detailed Comprehensive Building Survey service.