RICS Home Surveys and Valuations made simple...
Peer | King Surveyors was founded with the goal of making it quick, easy, and convenient for our clients to get a RICS Home Survey or Valuation done on their property. Simply choose which Survey or Valuation you need and book directly online, we take care of the rest.
If you’re not sure which type of survey or valuation you need, please check the table below, or else send us a message or give us a call, we would be happy to advise. We cover the whole of Suffolk and Ipswich itself, and undertake RICS Home Survey Level 2 (Homebuyer) and Level 3 (Building Survey) reports, as well as RICS-accredited ‘Red Book’ Valuations. You will be looked after by one of our fully qualified RICS surveyors who will be your dedicated contact through the home survey process.
We cover the whole county, from Newmarket to Southwold and Lowestoft to Felixstowe, all with a high-tech yet personal touch…
Why choose Peer | King Surveyors?
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Fully RICS accredited and Regulated by RICS
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Home Survey or Valuation at a date and time that suits you
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Our surveyors arrange keys and access on your behalf
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Jargon-free reports – advice in Plain English
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One surveyor assigned to your case from start to finish
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Comprehensive Professional Indemnity insurance cover
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5 working day report delivery*
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Secure online payment, all debit/credit cards and Apple Pay accepted
*for Level 2 surveys and valuations, timed from surveyor's site visit
Our services in Ipswich & Suffolk:
RICS Valuation
Market valuation and insurance reinstatement cost, in accordance with RICS 'Red Book' requirements
Includes site visit
£359 including VAT
RICS Home Survey (Level 2)
Formerly known as a 'RICS Homebuyers Report'
£499 including VAT
RICS Home Survey (Level 2) with Valuation
Formerly known as a 'RICS Homebuyers Report'
Includes market valuation and insurance reinstatement cost
£699 including VAT
RICS Home Survey (Level 3)
Formerly known as a 'Building Survey' or 'Structural Survey'
£799 including VAT
RICS Home Survey (Level 3) with Valuation
Formerly known as a 'Building Survey' or 'Structural Survey'
Includes market valuation and insurance reinstatement cost
£999 including VAT
RICS Home Survey (Level 3) - Victorian
For terraced properties built c.1837 to 1901
£699 including VAT
Which survey do I need?
That depends on what information you are looking for, for example: are you buying a property but want to make sure there are no hidden problems? Or do you need to know the value of your home for tax or matrimonial purposes? Perhaps you are considering buying a unique or listed property and you have specific concerns?
Compare Our Services at a Glance...
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Service Features
Describes the construction and condition of the
property on the date of the inspection
Aims to identify any problems that need
urgent attention or are serious
Aims to identify things that need to be investigated
further to prevent serious damage
Aims to tell you about problems that may be dangerous
Aims to show up potential issues and defects
before any transaction takes place
Aims to help you decide whether you need extra
advice before committing to purchase
Aims to enable you to budget for repairs or restoration
Aims to advise you on the amount of ongoing
maintenance required in the future
Provides a reinstatement cost to help you avoid
under or over-insurance
Provides a market valuation
Aims to establish how property is built, materials used, and how these will perform in future
Aims to describe visible defects, plus exposing potential problems posed by hidden defects
Aims to outline repair options, give you a repair
timeline, and explain consequences of not acting
Where practical and agreed in advance, provides an estimate of costs for identified repairs
Provide specific comments on energy efficiency.
Valuation
Level 2
Level 3
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Valuation
Choose this report to get a Market Value of a home and also if you are looking to repay a Help to Buy Loan. Valuations are conducted by an RICS registered valuer to Red Book standards - the professional guidelines that are the gold standard for valuation. Valuations include a site visit alongside considerable desktop research, the combined evidence of the two supporting a market value. The property's insurance reinstatement value is also included.
Please note: a valuation does not include potentially costly property defects if they are deemed not to affect the property's Market Value. If you have specific concerns about the condition of the property then a Level 2 Survey may be more appropriate.
RICS Level 2 Survey
(formerly called a 'Homebuyers Report')
Choose this report if you need more extensive information whilst buying or selling a conventional house or flat, built from common building materials and in reasonable condition. 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 does not test any services. 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.
Please note: a valuation can be added to a Level 2 survey for an additional fee.
RICS Level 3 Survey
(formerly called a 'Building Survey' or 'Structural Survey')
This is the most detailed report available and is recommended if the property is particularly large, unique, listed, or in a poor state of repair.This 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. Additionally, it will: describe the identifiable risk of potential or hidden defects in areas not inspected; propose the most probable cause(s) of the defects based on the inspection; outline the likely scope of any appropriate remedial work and explain the likely consequences of non-repair; make general recommendations in respect of the priority and likely timescale for necessary work.
Please note: a valuation can be added to a Level 3 survey for an additional fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth getting a survey when buying a house?
It is absolutely worth getting a survey when buying a house! A surveyor will inspect the property thoroughly and inspect on any defects they find, potentially saving you hassle and cost down the line. They can also advise on issues you may wish to get the vendor to address before you buy, or give you the information you need to renegotiate the price to reflect any work that needs doing. You should always make sure your surveyor is Regulated by RICS, the professional body for Chartered Surveyors.
How does a residential survey help buyers?
A residential survey helps buyers by providing peace of mind that there are no serious and potentially costly defects with the property they are planning to buy. It may also highlight issues you can insist on having the vendor address prior to your purchasing the property, or help you to renegotiate a better deal to reflect the costs of works that need to be done. Whether you are buying in the middle of Norwich or out in the countryside it's always worth having a survey done before you commit to the purchase.
What does a surveyor do when they come to your house?
When a surveyor comes to your house they will do a thorough inspection of the property, including all exterior components like roofs, chimneys, walls, windows and doors, and gutters, as well as the interior including the kitchen and bathrooms. They will access any non-habitable areas like lofts and cellars if it is safe to do so.
What is the role of a building surveyor?
The role of a building surveyor is to advise on the health and condition of buildings. They are trained and experienced in spotting defects - both visible and hidden - that may cause homeowners expensive problems in future, and provide peace of mind to buyers that the home they are purchasing is in good condition and free of issues such as damp, timber rot, structural problems, and legal ambiguities over boundaries or rights of way.
What degree do you need to be a surveyor?
To be a surveyor you need an RICS-accredited degree, either at graduate or undergraduate level. The RICS provides a list of accredited degrees on their website here: https://www.ricscourses.org