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OUR SERVICES

The right survey for your property — explained in plain English

From a Level 2 Home Survey to a detailed Level 3 Building Survey or formal Red Book Valuation, every instruction is approached independently, thoroughly and reported in clear, practical language.

Which survey do I need?

A quick guide — if you're still unsure, send us the property details and we'll recommend the right level at no obligation.

Level 2

Suitable for conventional properties that appear to be in reasonable condition, providing a clear assessment of condition, significant defects and matters requiring attention.

Level 3

Recommended for older, larger, extended, altered, unusual or non-standard properties, or where a more detailed assessment of construction, defects and repairs is required.

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RICS Level 2

RICS Level 2 Home Survey

A practical survey for conventional residential properties in reasonable condition. It provides an assessment of the property's condition, highlighting significant defects and areas requiring attention.

Best for: Most buyers of standard-construction homes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Pre-inspection property research

RICS condition ratings

Practical recommendations

Same-day initial feedback

Written report within five working days

Post-report support

RICS LEVEL 2

RICS Level 2 Home Survey with Valuation

Combining a Level 2 Home Survey with an independent professional market valuation. This option is suitable where you need both an assessment of the property's condition and an opinion of its market value.

Best for: Buyers who also need a value opinion

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Pre-inspection property research

RICS condition ratings

Practical recommendations

Same-day initial feedback

Written report within five working days

Post-report support

Independent market valuation

RICS LEVEL 3

RICS Level 3 Building Survey

Recommended for older, larger, extended, altered, unusual or non-standard properties, or where a more detailed assessment of construction, defects and repairs is required.

Best for: Period, extended or non-standard properties

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Detailed assessment of construction and condition

Likely causes of significant defects where reasonably apparent

Practical repair and further investigation recommendations

Ongoing maintenance considerations

RED BOOK

RICS Red Book Valuations

Independent professional valuations undertaken in accordance with the RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book).

Best for: Formal or legal valuation requirements

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Private purchase decisions

Private sale decisions

Help to Buy or equity-loan requirements

Shared ownership and staircasing

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

Additional Services

Enhance your survey with these optional professional services.

Market Valuation
 

Add an independent professional market valuation to your Home Survey

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Price

£150

Reinstatement Cost Assessment

Add an assessment of the likely cost of rebuilding the property for insurance purposes to your Home Survey

Price

£150

Level 3 Cost Analysis
 

Add indicative repair-cost guidance to a Level 3 Building Survey

 

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Price

£150

GOOGLE REVIEWS

What our clients say

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Not sure which survey you need?

Enter the property details and we’ll recommend the appropriate level of survey, with a fixed, no-obligation quote.

RICS Home Survey

Independent RICS-regulated residential surveying across Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and Brighton.

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Home Survey

Home Survey with Valuation

Building Survey

RICS Red Book Valuation

CONTACT

Portsdown Surveying Ltd | RICS-regulated firm

Registered in England and Wales | Company No. 16885266 Registered office: Suite 298, 5 Charter House, Lord Montgomery Way, Portsmouth, PO1 2SN

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