Surveying
Your survey, answered.
From Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys to party wall, snagging and valuations, we match you with RICS and specialist-checked surveyors who cover your postcode. Compare like-for-like quotes before you commit.
Free for homeowners · No obligation · RICS and specialist-body checked
Every surveyor's RICS or specialist-body membership is confirmed with the issuing body before a single enquiry is delivered.
Checks matched to the service
We verify the business and complete the checks required for that service before a surveyor can receive an enquiry.
See what we checkYou control how many contact you
You choose how many matched professionals get in touch - and your details go only to those businesses.
Compare with no obligation
Your matches quote you directly. Compare price, what's included, availability and experience, then decide in your own time.
What do you need?
Not sure? Pick the closest - your matched surveyors will confirm exactly what you need.
Buying or selling a home
Level 2 home surveys
The standard survey for conventional homes in reasonable condition
Level 3 home surveys
The most detailed survey - best for older, extended or unusual homes
New build snagging surveys
Defect inspections for new builds, before or after you get the keys
Home Reports (Scotland)
The report every seller in Scotland needs before going on the market
Valuations
Building work and specialist checks
Party wall surveyors
Building work on or near a wall or boundary you share with a neighbour
Structural engineers
Calculations or reports for beams, wall removals, movement or cracks
Damp & timber surveys
Specialist investigation when damp, rot or timber problems are suspected
Asbestos surveys
Management or refurbishment surveys with UKAS-accredited lab analysis
How it works
A simpler way to find the right help.
1Tell us what you need
Answer a few quick questions about the service, property and postcode. It takes about 60 seconds.
2Get matched
We match you with Homeply Verified surveyors who cover your area and are taking on work. You choose how many get in touch.
3Compare and choose
Your matches contact you directly with quotes. Compare price, what's included and credentials, then choose who feels right.
Your matched surveyors get in touch directly with quotes. There's no obligation to book any of them.
What Homeply Verified means for surveying
We confirm each surveyor's standing with the body behind the work: RICS for home surveys and valuations, RICS or the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors for party wall work, RPSA or RICS for snagging, the PCA for damp and timber, BOHS-qualified surveyors using UKAS-accredited analysis for asbestos, and IStructE or ICE for structural engineers. Business identity is checked for every firm, and statuses are re-checked annually - and immediately if a complaint gives us reason to. RICS members carry professional indemnity insurance under RICS rules.
The survey and the report come from the firm you instruct, not from Homeply, and your contract is with them. We do the checking; they do the surveying.
Homeply was built by a working building surveyor, which is why the checks come first.
See the full standardWhat affects the price
Quotes vary for good reasons. Knowing why makes them far easier to compare - and helps you spot great value when you see it.
As a guide, a Level 2 survey on a typical three-bed home runs from about £400 to £600, and a Level 3 building survey from about £580 to £1,000. Run your own numbers in our survey cost calculator, then compare real quotes against it.
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The survey level - a Level 3 building survey digs deeper than a Level 2 and costs more
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The property's size, age and construction - older and non-standard buildings take longer
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Location and local demand for surveyors
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Listed buildings and unusual features that need specialist attention
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Turnaround - a faster written report can carry a premium
The surest way to a fair price: let four to six verified professionals quote the same clearly described job, then compare like for like.
Know before you book
Plain-English guides and calculators, so you can choose the right survey with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
Level 2 suits conventional homes in reasonable condition. Level 3 is worth it for older, extended, unusual or visibly tired properties, because it examines the structure in far more detail. If you're unsure, describe the property when you enquire and ask the surveyors quoting.
When do I need a party wall surveyor?
When your works fall under the Party Wall Act - typically building on or near the boundary, cutting into a shared wall, or excavating within a few metres of a neighbour's structure. A party wall surveyor serves the notices and prepares the award that protects both sides.
How long does a survey take?
The visit itself is usually a few hours depending on the property and survey level. Most reports arrive within about a week of the inspection - ask each surveyor for their current turnaround when you compare quotes.
Are the surveyors qualified?
We check credentials and accreditations before any surveyor can receive enquiries through Homeply, and their qualifications appear on their profile.
How much does a house survey cost?
On a typical three-bed home, a Level 2 survey usually runs from about £400 to £600 and a Level 3 building survey from about £580 to £1,000, with size, age and location moving the price. Valuations and snagging surveys usually cost less. Our survey cost calculator gives you an estimate before you compare quotes.
Do I still need a survey if my lender is doing a valuation?
Yes - they do different jobs. The mortgage valuation protects the lender and can be brief or even desktop-only. A survey inspects the property for you: its condition, its defects and what they would cost to put right. When a survey uncovers problems, it's also your strongest evidence for renegotiating the price.
When should I book the survey?
As soon as your offer is accepted. Findings then arrive early enough to renegotiate or walk away before you've spent heavily on the legal work.
What happens after I enquire?
Your matched surveyors contact you directly with quotes. There's no obligation to book any of them, and you choose how many can get in touch.
Is Homeply a surveying firm?
The surveys on this page are carried out by the verified firms we match you with; your contract and your report are with the firm you instruct. We check credentials with the issuing bodies before any firm receives an enquiry. No firm can pay for a better position in your matches, and they set their own prices and quote you directly.
Ready to know where you stand?
Compare survey quotesFree for homeowners · No obligation · You choose how many professionals contact you