Home Survey Specialists
RICS Home Survey Level 2 report, formerly known as a 'Home Buyers Report', is a comprehensive report that provides in-depth insights into a property's condition. Our user-friendly report utilises a traffic light-based condition rating system, ensuring clear interpretation.
Why should I choose this level of survey?
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Suitable for conventional residential properties
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Intended for properties in reasonable condition
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Provides a general overview of the property's condition
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Recommended for properties where major concerns are not anticipated
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Appropriate for houses and bungalows
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Suitable for properties less than 50 years old
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Highlights significant issues or defects affecting value
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For older or more complex properties, the RICS Home Survey Level 3 (Building Survey) is the most appropriate report type.
Why should I choose Lintels?
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You are 100% guaranteed to have a fully qualified and experienced MRICS Chartered Surveyor to undertake your survey;
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Our detailed and bespoke RICS-equivalent home survey reports and multiple photographs outline our findings and observations thoroughly and transparently;
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Our post-survey inspection support is second to none. As part of our survey package, we give you an extensive catalogue of images taken at the time of the survey, usually the same day; an early discussion about the survey findings – usually within 48 hours of the survey (subject to T&Cs);
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Our support to you does not end at the delivery of the survey report. We help and assist you translate the survey recommendations into action;
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Our use of technology adds that extra value to our survey inspections to identify potential issues in more depth;
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We give you a clear path to decision making, whether that’s confidence you are buying a sound property or knowledge of the defects and issues present which enable you to make an informed decision on how best to proceed;
On receiving our final expert L2 home survey report, you will take one of 3 pathways:
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You buy it. You feel you have a thorough understanding of the property’s condition and any risks associated with it, enabling you to move forward with confidence
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You renegotiate the price. You feel you have a thorough understanding of the property’s condition and risks associated with it, but you feel these were outside your expectations and with the specific and detailed information in the report, renegotiated the price for the property based on our advice.
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You pull out. You feel the risks associated with the property, along with the costs of repairs are outside your comfort zone and decided not to go ahead with the purchase. Our clients who take this pathway always come back for another survey with us.
Ready to reach out for peace of mind and confidence in your home purchase journey? Contact us now for a quote and a chat about your expectations for your new property.
A final word
We take pride in our commitment to delivering detailed survey reports. We do not compromise on quality.
You wouldn't choose second best with your property. Don't choose 'second best' or 'cheapest' on advice!
Unlike other surveying firms, we do not take on vast amounts of surveys instructions, priced at low fees. We provide a premium product - we do not skimp on time or quality spent on our reports.
We take lots of photographs to inform our reports. This meticulous approach is testament to our attention to detail.
We believe that the additional time and care we invest directly contribute to the accuracy and depth of our advice.
While we understand that pricing is an important consideration, we firmly believe that the quality and comprehensiveness of our reports provide unparalleled value. Our commitment to delivering thorough and informative assessments ensures that you receive the insights necessary to make well-informed decisions about your property.
Survey Process
2. INSTRUCTION
Let us know you'd like to proceed, either verbally or by email.
We will issue you with our terms of business digitally, which we ask you to read and sign, if you feel they are appropriate.
Upon receipt of signed instructions, we will book in the survey.
3. INSPECTION
We will inspect the property.
Within 48 hours, we will send over a contact sheet of indexed photographs for you.
We start writing up our detailed report.
We carefully quality assure all reports before issue.
4. ISSUE
We issue your report to you, digitally.
We can provide hard copies of reports on request.
You can call us to chat about any concerns or questions you may have at any stage.