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House Survey Cost UK 2026

UK Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 house survey costs for buyers and homeowners.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026 · Sources & data · Methodology

Typical planning costAround £450 for a Level 2 survey
Broader project rangeAbout £300–£550 across standard Level 1–3 surveys
Planning figures are estimates rather than quotations. Live calculators combine dated UK benchmarks with clearly separated modelling assumptions such as region, size, condition and specification.

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What affects the cost?

House survey cost depends on the level of inspection, property size, age, value, construction type and location. Older, altered or non-standard homes often justify a more detailed Level 3 building survey.

  • Level 1, 2 or 3 survey
  • Property size and value
  • Age and construction type
  • Listed or non-standard property
  • Location and surveyor availability
  • Additional specialist inspections

Typical cost breakdown

Level 1 condition reportAround £300
Level 2 HomeBuyer-style surveyAround £450
Level 3 building surveyAround £550
Structural survey if separately requiredAround £1,000
Damp survey, typical 3-bed houseAround £400

Regional planning examples

The examples below apply our published modelling factor to the same national benchmark. They are not claimed as observed city-wide average quotes.

London£380–£700
Manchester£280–£520
Birmingham£290–£540
Glasgow£290–£520
Cardiff£270–£500

Sources used for this guide

Checkatrade

House Survey Cost 2026

Published / checked: Updated 2026; cost table last updated June 2026

Used for: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 house-survey average UK benchmarks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a house survey cost?

Current UK guidance puts a Level 1 survey around £300, Level 2 around £450 and Level 3 around £550 on average.

Which house survey should I choose?

The right level depends on the property. Older, unusual, heavily altered or visibly defective homes usually benefit from a more detailed inspection than a newer conventional property.

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Around £1,000 for a structural surveyView guide →Cost guide

Damp proofing

UK damp proofing costs for injection treatments, damp proof courses, tanking and damp surveys.

Around £5,000 for a typical property treatmentView guide →Cost guide

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