RICS Home Survey Level 3
LEVEL 3 BUILDING SURVEY REPORT
The RICS Home Survey Level 3 is part of the series of market leading residential property survey reports.
The Level 3 survey is previously known as the RICS Building Survey.
The Home Survey Level 3 is an in-depth building survey suitable for the majority of properties, in any condition.
This survey provides a very detailed and comprehensive insight into the construction and condition of the property.
Helping you choose the right survey
Check out the RICS information sheet on guidance to help you choose your survey requirements
Ideal survey for older and larger properties.
Suitable for most Houses, Bungalows, Flats or Maisonettes.
Suitable for extended, altered, and or non-traditional properties.
The most popular high-level property survey available.
Appropriate for properties in all types of condition.
Appropriate for listed buildings and property in a conservation area.
What is the Level 3 Survey Report?
The RICS Home Survey Level 3 is a high quality survey, and is the most detailed and comprehensive RICS approved report.
The Level 3 building survey is a highly informative, reliable and cost effective report, providing clear and concise advice regarding any serious problems or specific risks a property may have ahead of the sale/purchase.
Buying a home can be a stressful experience. We strongly believe you should know exactly what you’re buying.
Whether you are a first time buyer, an established home owner or a property professional, our team of experts are here to offer you specialist and impartial Level 3 residential property advice.
Considering an RICS Home Survey Level 3 building survey is a great choice for the majority of properties, and you would like detailed information and comprehensive advice on the construction, condition and repairs.
This survey is most suited if you are interested in buying an aged or altered property, or are planning major renovations. The Level 3 Building Survey report is an ideal safeguard for you.
The Home Survey Level 3 aims to assist you in making a highly informed decision regarding any problems or risks the property may have which should be addressed before you commit to buying a residential property.
Our RICS Home Survey Level 3 Reports are carried out by one of our highly professional, expert RICS accredited local surveyors, and is designed to provide the answers you may have about the property you’re buying therefore enabling you to make an informed decision.
Our leading, high-quality RICS Home Survey Level 3 report can be the ideal survey to give you peace of mind.
We have local expertise across much of the North West, including major cities such as Liverpool, Manchester and Chester. We also cover surrounding areas such as Runcorn, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes, Wigan and Wirral.
Benefits of the Level 3 Survey
– Highly detailed and comprehensive property survey report.
– A more extensive interior and exterior inspection than the Home Survey Level 1 and Level 2 reports.
– The traffic light condition ratings system enables you to easily identify areas of concern.
– Clear and easy-to-read report structure.
– Impartial assessment of a property from a RICS qualified surveyor.
– Adheres to all RICS standards and ensures the benchmark for best practice.
Main aspects of the Level 3 Survey
> Fully independent survey provided by Local Surveyors with extensive local knowledge.
> The most detailed property survey report in the RICS Home Survey series.
> A comprehensive visual inspection of the visible interior and exterior of the property.
> An informative report on the construction methods and materials of the property.
> A description of visible defects and potential problems caused by hidden flaws.
> An outline of repairs and the likely consequences of inactivity.
> Issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions.
> Advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance with a clear traffic light system to help you know which repairs to tackle first.
> Advice for your legal advisers and details of serious risks and dangerous conditions.
> An overview of the services present based on a visual inspection.
> Outline general advice regarding the energy efficiency of the building.
> A survey written for you in a straightforward and easy-to-read format.
What to expect from your RICS Level 3 Survey?
Our RICS surveyor will have an extensive knowledge of your chosen area, types of local property, and issues to look out for. You can trust their expert and detailed assessment to give you confidence by being completely sure of what you’re buying.
During the inspection the surveyor will look over the main elements of the property, which include the roof, walls, floors, and other visible aspects of the home to check for significant defects and any other matters within the scope of the survey.
The RICS Home Survey Level 3 building survey report is compiled in an easy to read RICS licensed format allowing you to understand areas of concern easily.
The report is in a straightforward format and uses an easy-to-follow Condition Rating system:
- Condition rating 3 – Defects that are serious and/or need to be repaired, replaced or investigated urgently.
- Condition rating 2 – Defects that need repairing or replacing but are not considered to be either serious or urgent.
- Condition rating 1 – No repair is currently needed
The survey report is delivered digitally, in PDF format, to your client account (and via email).
Hard-copy reports are also available (subject to additional fees)
RICS Traffic Light condition rating system, ensuring readability.
Comprehensive and detailed inspection of all visible elements.
Details information on the construction and materials.
Aims to identify problems that need urgent attention or are serious.
Includes photographs of the property exterior and interior.
Information regarding inherent and potential hidden defects.
Why choose Mason Wright Associates?
Local Expert
Knowledge
Specialist RICS Reports undertaken by our Surveyors using their local knowledge to deliver the Level 3 building survey
Qualified RICS
Surveyors
All of our RICS Surveyors are registered with and regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Years of
Experience
Our surveyors have years of experience bringing their qualified expertise in delivering detailed Level 3 reports
Getting a
Survey
Obtain a free level 3 survey quotation, instruct us and then leave the rest to us to complete your building survey
Why choose us?
We are a highly dedicated team of property professionals delivering exceptional residential property surveying services.
For your peace of mind
Buying a home is probably one of the biggest investments you ever make, so you’ll want a true picture of its condition right from the start.
A professional home survey building report on your property, identifying any issues will save you time and money – that’s where the RICS Home Survey Level 3 comes in.
It will provide you with a highly detailed and comprehensive insight on the construction, and the visible interior and exterior condition of the property allowing you to make an informed decision on what’s next.
Our Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) qualified surveyor will check the property before sending you a comprehensive and easy-to-follow Level 3 building report.
We pride ourselves on providing an efficient, dependable and highly professional honest service.
We have local expertise across much of the North West, including major cities such as Liverpool, Manchester and Chester. Providing the leading RICS Home Survey Level 3 Building Reports.
We are independent, providing impartial and expert advice for you. Our expert team of friendly employees are always willing to help.
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level 3 FREQUENTLY aSKED qUESTIONS
We answer the popular RICS Home Survey Level 3 FAQs.
The RICS Home Survey Level 3 is part of the leading series of residential property RICS survey reports.
The Level 3 Survey is a detailed building survey report, compiled after a physical inspection of a property by a Qualified RICS surveyor, which provides home buyers with a highly detailed insight of the properties construction and condition.
The survey aims to give you professional advice to make a highly informed decision on whether to go ahead with buying the property, take into account any serious issues with the property, and consider what further advice you should take before committing to purchasing the property.
The surveyor inspects in detail, the inside and outside of the main building and all permanent outbuildings, recording the construction methods and materials, and the significant visible defects that are evident.
The surveyor will also make observations regarding the properties construction methods and techniques, and will highlight any potential inherent or hidden concerns or known issues.
The surveyor does not force or open up the fabric of the building. This includes taking up fitted carpets, fitted floor coverings or floorboards, moving heavy furniture, removing the contents of cupboards, roof spaces, etc., removing secured panels and/or hatches, or undoing electrical fittings.
A Home Survey Level 3 building survey is suitable for the majority of properties in any condition.
The Level 3 survey is however, aimed for properties which are in poorer condition, older buildings, unusual properties, and properties which have been extensively altered or significantly extended.
During a Level 3 building survey, should the surveyors encounter any defects that require expensive repairs or concerning matters that require attention, it doesn’t automatically mean the sale will fall through, or that you shouldn’t purchase the property.
Remember the survey is a tool to help highlight any issues or concerns that may be present. If any issues are uncovered, as will be advised within a report, you can obtain repair quotes to then use the report as a renegotiation tool, asking for the price of the property to reflect the cost of the repairs.
By renegotiating and decreasing the purchase price, you should have the money to do the repairs by someone that you choose.
A Level 3 Home Building Survey can be an important part of the house buying process, and can be a good way to avoid unexpected repair costs.
The Level 3 survey could highlight defects that may not be immediately obvious when you where viewing the property.
As the RICS state, ‘because forewarned is forearmed’. According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) buyers who didn’t get a survey faced on average £5,750 worth of repairs when they moved in and 17% of these ended up paying more than £12,000 on average to make their homes habitable.
Ask yourself, if you can’t afford the price of the survey, can you afford the hefty cost of house repairs down the line?
Our Level 3 Survey Process
Step 1 – Get A QUOTe
The first step is to check out our helpful ‘Helping you choose the right Survey’ RICS guide – clicking here.
If the property is considered suitable for a Level 3 survey, you can get a free quotation and activate you client account.
Step 2 – INSTRUCT survey
Once your quote has been confirmed, you can proceed by clicking ‘Book Now’ in your account or via the quotation email sent.
The next steps is to complete the instruction, finalising the terms of engagement. Then it is time for you to sit back.
STEP 3 – TRACK SURVEY
Once your instruction is confirmed you can track the progress of your Level 3 survey from your account. Stage update emails will be sent.
Our expert RICS surveyors will inspect the property as quickly as possible and we will keep you informed throughout the process.
STEP 4 – RECEIVE REPORT
The final step is for you to receive your Level 3 survey report. Once our surveyor has written the report it will go through internal audit.
Once your report has been finalised it will then be uploaded to your account. You will receive an update email advising it is ready.
Get a free Home Survey Level 3 quotation !
Areas we provide our RICS Home Survey Level 3 reports
Please note that we do not cover certain services in all postcodes within these areas.
There may also be localised occasions when we may not have a surveyor covering your specific postcode.
We will advise you immediately should this be the case, as we don’t want you to waste any time.
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If you are unsure of which survey to choose, please check out this helpful guide, or alternatively get in touch and a member of the team will be happy to assist.
Please contact our dedicated Survey Coordinator Team at any time, and they will be happy to guide you through the instruction and survey process.
0151 737 2806
0161 537 9300
We will return calls (voicemails) made outside of business hours as soon as possible. Calls may be recorded and monitored.
*Surveying services are subject to terms and conditions
liverpool
245 Woolton Road
Liverpool
Merseyside
L16 8NA
0151 737 2806
manchester
Arkwright House
Parsonage Gardens
Manchester
M3 2LF
0161 537 9300