Comprehensive Brighton Surveyor Services

From Level 2 homebuyer surveys to comprehensive Level 3 building surveys, our RICS chartered building surveyors provide professional surveying services for properties throughout Brighton, Hove, and Sussex.

RICS Level 2 Homebuyer Survey

The RICS Level 2 homebuyers survey (formerly known as the homebuyer report) is our most popular service for properties in Brighton and throughout Sussex. This comprehensive survey provides detailed assessment of your property's condition, highlighting urgent defects and areas requiring attention.

Perfect For:

  • Conventional properties built after 1900
  • Properties in reasonable condition
  • Standard construction homes around Brighton
  • Terraced houses, semi-detached, and modern flats
  • First-time home buyers needing clear guidance

What's Included:

  • Detailed inspection by chartered building surveyors
  • Assessment of property condition and defects
  • Market valuation report
  • Insurance reinstatement figure
  • Traffic light rating system for easy understanding
  • Identification of urgent repairs and ongoing maintenance
  • Report written in plain English
  • Advice on structural issues, damp, and subsidence risks

Typical Surveyor Costs:

Level 2 homebuyer survey costs typically range from £400-£600 for properties up to £500,000 in the Brighton area. Larger or more valuable properties may cost slightly more. This investment can save you thousands by identifying defects before you buy.

Request a Level 2 Survey Quote
Comparison of RICS survey types

Why Choose This Survey?

The Level 2 homebuyer survey strikes the perfect balance between thoroughness and cost. It's ideal for most Brighton property buyers, providing essential information about your potential home without the expense of a full structural survey.

Our chartered surveyors examine all major accessible areas, identifying problems that could affect your decision to buy or help you renegotiate the property price.

Victorian property requiring Level 3 building survey

When You Need Level 3

Our chartered building surveyors recommend a Level 3 building survey for older properties throughout Sussex, homes showing signs of structural issues like subsidence or heave, properties requiring extensive renovation, or buildings with complex construction including timber frames or unusual materials.

This comprehensive survey provides the most detailed assessment possible, perfect for period properties in Brighton, listed buildings, or homes where you need complete peace of mind.

Level 3 Building Survey

Formerly known as a full structural survey, the RICS Level 3 building survey is the most comprehensive property assessment available. Our experienced chartered surveyors conduct an extensive investigation of your property, examining all accessible areas in detail.

Ideal For:

  • Victorian and Edwardian properties throughout Brighton
  • Older properties built before 1900
  • Buildings showing visible defects or movement
  • Properties with complex construction or alterations
  • Listed buildings and heritage properties
  • Homes requiring significant renovation work
  • Properties with suspected subsidence, heave, or structural issues

Comprehensive Assessment Includes:

  • Detailed examination of all accessible areas
  • In-depth analysis of structural condition
  • Assessment of foundations, walls, roofs, and services
  • Identification of damp, timber defects, and decay
  • Investigation of cracks, movement, and settlement
  • Detailed recommendations for repairs and maintenance
  • Cost estimates for remedial surveying work
  • Advice from structural engineers when needed
  • Optional market valuation

Investment in Peace of Mind:

Level 3 building surveys typically cost £700-£1,500 depending on property size and complexity. For older properties in Brighton, this investment provides invaluable protection, often identifying tens of thousands of pounds worth of defects that help you negotiate or avoid problematic purchases.

Request a Level 3 Survey Quote

Professional Property Valuations

RICS-accredited valuation services for properties throughout Brighton and Sussex

Market Valuations

Accurate market value assessments from independent chartered surveyors. Essential for property sales, purchase negotiations, financial planning, and estate management. Our valuations reflect current Brighton property market conditions and are accepted by all major lenders.

Typical Cost: £250-£400

Insurance Reinstatement Valuations

Ensure your Brighton property is correctly insured. Our RICS chartered building surveyors calculate the full rebuilding cost if your home were destroyed, accounting for demolition, professional fees, and construction costs. Essential for adequate property insurance coverage.

Typical Cost: £300-£500

Probate Valuations

Sensitive, accurate valuations for estate administration. Our chartered surveyors provide HMRC-compliant probate valuations for properties throughout Sussex, helping executors and families during difficult times with professional, impartial assessments.

Typical Cost: £300-£500

Party Wall Surveys & Awards

If you or your neighbors are planning building work affecting shared walls in Brighton, you need expert party wall surveyor services. Our chartered building surveyors understand the Party Wall Act and protect property owners' interests throughout the process.

When You Need a Party Wall Surveyor:

  • Building on or near a boundary with neighbors
  • Excavating within 3-6 meters of adjoining properties
  • Constructing extensions touching party walls
  • Loft conversions affecting shared structures
  • Cutting into party walls for steel beams
  • Any works affecting neighboring properties in Brighton

Our Party Wall Services:

  • Serving party wall notices on neighbors
  • Acting as agreed surveyor for both parties
  • Preparing party wall awards and schedules
  • Documenting property condition before works
  • Monitoring works throughout Sussex projects
  • Resolving disputes between property owners
  • Ensuring compliance with legislation

Investment: Party wall surveyor costs typically range from £500-£1,500 depending on project complexity. This professional surveying work prevents disputes and protects your legal position.

Get Party Wall Advice
Party wall construction work in progress

Specialist Surveying Services

Expert assessments for specific property concerns across Brighton and Sussex

Subsidence & Structural Movement

Noticing cracks or movement in your Brighton property? Our chartered building surveyors conduct specialist surveys to identify subsidence, heave, or settlement. We investigate causes (often tree roots or clay soil), assess severity, and recommend solutions. Our comprehensive survey reports help with insurance claims or structural engineer referrals.

Damp & Moisture Surveys

Damp is common in older properties around Brighton, especially near the coast. Our surveyors use moisture meters and thermal imaging to identify penetrating damp, rising damp, and condensation issues. We differentiate between serious structural problems and minor maintenance issues, providing practical solutions.

Timber & Rot Surveys

Concerned about timber decay? We inspect roofs, floors, and structural timber throughout properties in Brighton, identifying rot, woodworm, and beetle infestation. Our reports distinguish between historic issues and active problems, helping you understand if timber treatment is necessary or if problems are being oversold.

Pre-Purchase Building Surveys

Planning property purchase in Sussex? Our pre-purchase surveys give you leverage during negotiations. We identify all defects before you commit, often saving home buyers thousands by revealing problems that allow renegotiation or informed withdrawal from problematic purchases.

Additional Professional Services

📄 Lease Extension Valuations

Planning to extend your leasehold in Brighton? Our RICS chartered surveyors provide accurate valuations for lease extension negotiations, helping you understand your leasehold property's value and negotiate fair terms with freeholders.

🏢 Dilapidations Surveys

Commercial property owners and tenants throughout Sussex use our dilapidations services. We assess property condition at lease end, identifying required repairs and maintenance obligations, helping resolve disputes over property condition.

🔨 Defect Analysis

Experiencing problems in your Brighton home? Our chartered building surveyors investigate specific defects, providing detailed analysis of causes and recommended solutions. Perfect for resolving disputes with builders or understanding complex property issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

This depends on your property type and condition. For standard homes built after 1900 in reasonable condition, a Level 2 homebuyer survey is usually perfect. For Victorian properties, older properties, buildings showing defects like cracks or damp, or properties you plan to renovate, choose a Level 3 building survey. If you're unsure, contact our chartered building surveyors for free advice. We can recommend the appropriate survey type for properties throughout Brighton and Sussex based on your specific situation.

A mortgage valuation from your lender is a basic check that the property is adequate security for the loan—it's not for you. A proper homebuyer survey or building survey from our independent chartered surveyors is comprehensive, identifying all defects and structural issues to protect you when buying a house in Brighton. Level 2 surveys include valuations, but the detailed property assessment is what truly protects your investment.

Absolutely! Many Brighton clients successfully renegotiate after receiving their survey report. If our chartered building surveyors identify significant defects—subsidence, structural issues, extensive damp, or costly repairs—this provides professional evidence to negotiate a reduced price or request that sellers fix problems before completion. Our comprehensive survey reports often save home buyers far more than the surveyor costs.

A Level 2 homebuyer survey typically takes 2-3 hours on-site, while a Level 3 building survey for older properties can take 4-6 hours depending on size and complexity. After the inspection, our chartered surveyors prepare your report, which is usually delivered within 3-5 working days. We understand buying a property in Brighton moves quickly, so we work efficiently without compromising thoroughness.

Yes! While we specialize in residential properties throughout Brighton and Sussex, our chartered building surveyors also conduct commercial building surveys, dilapidations assessments, and commercial valuations. Whether you're buying commercial property, ending a business lease, or need professional advice on commercial building condition, we provide the same thorough independent surveying services.

Our chartered surveyors provide comprehensive surveying services throughout Sussex. We cover all of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex including Eastbourne, Lewes, Hastings, and surrounding areas, and West Sussex including Worthing, Chichester, Haywards Heath, and Portslade. With extensive experience around Brighton and throughout East Sussex and West Sussex, we bring local knowledge to every property survey while maintaining RICS professional standards.

Ready to Book Your Property Survey?

Get expert chartered surveyor advice for your Brighton property. Whether you need a homebuyer survey, building survey, or specialist surveying services, we're here to help.

Contact Us Today