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Bellhouse Surveyors provide comprehensive and professional surveying services on residential property throughout the North West.

Remember a mortgage valuation on a house is not a survey and should not be relied upon as such. We provide different levels of survey including a valuation if required.

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Survey Level 3 (formerly known as a Building Survey)

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This level of service is for clients who are seeking a professional opinion based on a detailed assessment of the property.

The service consists of a detailed visual inspection of the building, its services, and the grounds and is more extensive than a survey level two. Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces, basements, and cellars). Although the services are not tested, they are observed in normal operation – in other words, they are switched on or off and/or operated where the occupier has given permission and it is safe to do so.

Residential Building Survey - Warrington, Cheshire

The report objectively describes the form of construction and materials used for different parts of the property. It describes the condition and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems. A survey level three report aims to provide the client with all the information they need to make a decision. This level of service will suit any domestic residential property in any condition.

View our Buildings Defects page to view photographs of building defects to support the reasoning why clients should commission a survey report.

Residential, Domestic Property Valuations - Warrington, Cheshire

RICS Level 2 Survey

Level 2 Sample Report with Valuation

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Level 2 Sample Report with valuationLevel 2 Sample Report without Valuation

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This level of service is for clients who are seeking a professional opinion at a more economic price. It is, therefore, less comprehensive than a level three service. The focus is on assessing the general condition of the main elements of a property.

This intermediate level of service includes a more extensive visual inspection of the building, its services and grounds, but still without tests. Concealed areas normally opened or used by the occupiers are inspected if it is safe to do so (typical examples include roof spaces, basements and cellars). The report objectively describes the condition of the different elements and provides an assessment of the relative importance of the defects/problems. At this level, although it is concise, the report does include advice about repairs and any ongoing maintenance issues. Where the surveyor is unable to reach a conclusion with reasonable confidence, a recommendation for further investigations are made.

This level of service suits a broader range of conventionally built properties, although the age and type will depend on the knowledge and experience of the RICS member. This level of service is unlikely to suit:

  • Complex buildings, for example, those that have been extensively extended and altered
  • Unique or older historic properties – although survey level two services may be appropriate for some older buildings, the decision will depend on the RICS member’s proven competence and knowledge and the nature of the building itself.
  • Properties in neglected condition and where the client is planning to carry out extensive repair and refurbishment work in the

The HomeBuyer Survey can include a Market Valuation and Reinstatement Cost Assessment if required by the Client.


Please contact us for further information on 01925 263285 or click on the button below to email us.

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