A careful inspection
Time dedicated to the property, with attention to visible defects, signs of deterioration and limitations on what can be inspected.
The bespoke HomeScan survey
Understand the condition of the home, the significance of any defects and the next steps to take before you commit.
HomeScan provides a single bespoke home survey benchmarked against RICS Level 3. The service is adapted to the building and your concerns, with detailed reporting and support afterwards. There is no valuation component.
A HomeScan is an all-in-one service assessing the property's accessible structure and condition. Rather than asking you to choose between a Level 2 and Level 3 package, we offer the same commitment to a thorough inspection and a useful report for every property.
The scope is tailored to the building’s age, construction, condition and alterations. Your concerns also matter: tell us what you have noticed and what you need help understanding.
Time dedicated to the property, with attention to visible defects, signs of deterioration and limitations on what can be inspected.
Findings supported by photographs, explanations of their significance, repair advice and recommendations for further checks where necessary.
Direct communication with your surveyor and a discussion of the report, so you understand the findings and can ask questions about what happens next.
Looking more closely
Where useful and suitable, we use drones, thermal imaging and camera poles to gather additional evidence. These tools can help us view difficult areas and explore concerns that deserve closer attention.
Use depends on safe access, weather, permissions and appropriate conditions. A thermal image needs interpretation, and a drone cannot see through a roof. We explain the evidence and its limits in the report.
Useful detail
The condition of inspected elements and the defects or concerns identified, with photographs and clear explanations.
The implications for the property, repairs and maintenance, with significant concerns put into context.
Recommended actions and priorities, plus further investigations or documents to obtain before purchase where needed.
You can use the report to discuss concerns with your legal adviser, obtain appropriate quotations, plan maintenance and consider whether the property suits your needs.
Enquire early and tell us about your purchase timetable so we can confirm current availability.
HomeScan is our bespoke service, benchmarked against RICS Level 3. There is no separate Level 2 offering. The fee reflects the property’s complexity, difficulty and time requirements.
No. The survey focuses on the property’s condition. It does not provide a market valuation or replace the lender’s valuation.
No survey can guarantee that every defect will be found. Concealed areas, restricted access and the conditions on the day affect what can be inspected. HomeScan is a non-intrusive survey; the report explains relevant limitations and recommends further checks where the evidence warrants them.
A home survey is not specialist testing of electrical, gas, heating or drainage systems. Visible concerns are reported, and appropriate specialist inspection or testing may be recommended. The agreed terms of engagement explain the inspection scope.
Send the full property address and your purchase timetable when requesting a quote. We will confirm availability before you book.
A modern apartment, an older cottage or an altered family house: start with the property details and we will confirm the appropriate scope, fee and availability.
