RICS Home Surveys and Valuations made simple...
Making it quick, easy, and convenient for our Suffolk clients to book a RICS Home Survey or Valuation is one of the founding goals of Peer | King Surveyors. Just pick which Survey or Valuation services you need and book directly online, we take care of everything else including appointment, access, and delivery.
Please check Which Survey do I Need? if you don't know which type of survey or valuation is best, or send us a message or give us a call, we are very friendly and happy to advise. We operate across the whole of Suffolk and in Ipswich itself, carrying out 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.
Ipswich and all of Suffolk: Newmarket to Southwold, Lowestoft to Felixstowe...
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...
Optional
Optional
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
Optional
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
Do I need an RICS Home Survey before buying a property in Ipswich?
We always recommend getting a survey done on any property you are planning to buy in Ipswich, or indeed anywhere in Suffolk.
Our Ipswich surveyors thoroughly inspect the property you are buying and report on any defects, making you aware of problems before you commit to the purchase and potentially saving you significant cost and hassle. Our accredited RICS surveyors can also give you the information you need to renegotiate your purchase price to reflect necessary repairs, or advise on issues to ask your vendor to address before you buy.
Whether you are buying in Ipswich itself or Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Woodbridge, or Haverhill, or anywhere on the coast from Lowestoft to Southwold to Aldeburgh to Felixstowe, we recommend having a RICS Home Survey done before you buy.
What is included in an RICS Home Survey in Suffolk?
An RICS home survey gives buyers reassurance that the property they intend to purchase does not have any significant or potentially expensive defects. It can also uncover issues that you may ask the seller to resolve before completion, or use as grounds to renegotiate the price to account for necessary repairs. Whether you're buying a home in central Ipswich or further afield in Suffolk, instructing one of our Suffolk surveyors prior to purchase is always a wise decision.
What services does a surveyor in Suffolk offer?
Our surveyors in Ipswich and Suffolk provide a wide range of RICS Home Survey services, including:
RICS Home Survey Level 2 (formerly Homebuyer’s Report)
RICS Home Survey Level 3 (formerly Building or Structural Survey)
Both surveys can be upgraded to include a valuation for an additional fee, giving you the property’s market value and insurance reinstatement cost:
We also offer standalone RICS ‘Red Book’ valuations across Norfolk and Norwich for matrimonial, probate, inheritance tax, and capital gains tax purposes, as well as independent RICS Valuation Reports for Help to Buy repayment.
How much does it cost to hire a Suffolk surveyor for a home survey?
Our RICS Home Survey fees for Ipswich and Suffolk are as follows:
£499 (including VAT)
Our most popular option, suitable for most properties in Ipswich and Suffolk if built after around 1920, of 'average' size, and in reasonable condition.
RICS Home Survey Level 2 (with Valuation)
£699 (including VAT)
As above, also includes a market valuation and insurance reinstatement cost, prepared by a Suffolk or Ipswich based surveyor.
£799 (including VAT)
Recommended for older properties (typically pre-1920, with solid wall construction) and best for listed, unusual, or altered buildings. Also choose this home survey for Suffolk properties in poor condition, including auction or probate purchases.
RICS Home Survey Level 3 (with Valuation)
£999 (including VAT)
As above, also includes a market valuation and insurance reinstatement cost, prepared by a Suffolk or Ipswich based surveyor.
RICS Home Survey Level 3 'Victorian' (Reduced Fee Option)
£699 (including VAT)
Suitable for smaller Victorian terraced houses in Ipswich and surrounding areas, typically those built between c.1837 and 1901.
How do I find a trusted surveyor in Ipswich?
Always ensure your surveyor is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the professional body for Chartered Surveyors.
To learn more about our experienced team, please visit our About Us page; we also recommend reading our Google reviews to see what our clients say about us.