"Competitively priced service, the agent I dealt with was very helpful. On the day of the survey itself I received a call from the surveyor to run through his initial findings. The quality of the report produced was excellent, very detailed and thorough. If needed I will be using SAM Conveyancing's services again in the future for sure."
Local Building Survey Blackpool
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn, Southport, Wigan, Liverpool and St Helens.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Blackpool. Whether you are buying an old run down 'doer upper' or standard construction freehold house, our RICS surveyors have seen them all.
With a vast number of years of experience completing building surveys on properties in Blackpool we'll be able to give you the detailed Blackpool HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Defects flagged in a Blackpool Home Buyers Survey
Local Tip: Subsidence
Local Tip: Damp
Your Environmental Search Report is excellent for summarising whether a property you're considering buying might be affected by a variety of environmental issues including contaminated land, flooding, ground stability and radon among other matters.
A 'live' report bought for a property a client was considering buying in Marsden Road Blackpool FY4 3DT revealed, for example, that although there were no ground stability and radon issues known about which might affect the dwelling, there was a risk of coastal flooding within 25m and risk of surface water flooding within 25 - 250m. there were potentially contaminative activities listed as being within 250 - 500m of the property and additionally, the property was within 4km of an area that had been offered for licensing for the onshore exploration of oil and gas.
These kind of findings can, at the very least, have implications for your buildings insurance and your conveyancing solicitor can raise further enquiries about these matters to satisfy any further queries you might have.
Local Tip: Asbestos
Parish church claims on parishioners for chancel repair, where these occur, can be fairly costly, with individual households possibly being legally required to pay £1,000s.
Buying a chancel repair indemnity insurance policy for a property you're looking to buy is an easy and efficient way of protecting yourself against this possible eventuality and among many others, one such policy was taken out for a property in Highgate Avenue, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8LL, in the same broad locale as Blackpool. This policy generally costs around £20 to buy and normally covers the policy holder for claims to the limit of £1 million.
Types of property in Blackpool?
Why Choose SAM Conveyancing for your Home Survey?
In helping over 15,339 survey clients since 2014, we've learned a lot about surveys in Blackpool using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your Blackpool surveyor will be local to your property, so whether you're worried about subsidence, damp, infestations, extensions, or even just for peace of mind, we've got you covered.
Our HomeBuyers Survey costs are fixed and competitive, as you'll see from all our Excellent reviews on Trustpilot. This means you don't have to break the bank to get a full health check on your new home. Get a Home Buyer Survey Quote today, or if you're not sure which survey to choose and want to know the difference between a Level 2 Home Survey and a Level 3 Building Survey, then give us a cal,l and we'll happily tell you what you need - 0161 850 7159 (local call charges apply).
What defects are flagged in a Homebuyer's Survey?
Cracks are inspected and in the report will confirm if you need a structural engineer as there are signs of historical or current movement.
The RICS surveyor will use a moisture meter in the rooms and report any high levels along with any mould or damp causing damage to the walls/windows.
The wooden door frames and windows will be inspected for rotting and wood worm.
The surveyor looks for signs of infestations through droppings, damage to piping/flooring and in some cases finding where the nest is.
The surveyor will check the grounds of the property and, where possible, check over the fences to neighbouring plots to identify if there is a risk of Japanese knotweed.
The surveyor lifts up accessible man hole covers to check if the drains are blocked. You may need to get your drains inspected with CCTV.
The surveyor will enter into the roof/loft space if there is a safe and accessible ladder. They'll look for insulation, signs of leaking and and damage.
Average Cost of Building Surveyor in 2026 in Blackpool
The cost varies depending on the size and condition of the property, with the average cost of our HomeBuyers Survey starting at £375 EXC VAT. The average cost of a Building Survey is higher. Our fixed fees start at £499 EXC VAT.
To ensure accuracy, we utilise Rightmove or Zoopla to assess the property type, guaranteeing a fixed quote tailored to your needs. For guidance on choosing the right survey, contact our survey specialists at 0161 850 7159.
Thinking of moving to Blackpool?
Blackpool is best known as a seaside resort in Lancashire and is well-known for its tower, an homage to the Eiffel Tower, and pier, as well as its theme parks and numerous arcades and cafes. It took off as a town and resort in the mid-18th century, before which it was a hamlet. Access was enabled by a newly-built private road via stagecoaches, particularly from nearby Manchester.
Its expansion and popularity were further assisted by the arrival of the railway in the 1840s and the Industrial Revolution in general, which was a highly-marked feature in England's North West because the new and expanding workforce wished to develop their leisure time by taking seaside holidays.
Blackpool remains the most popular seaside resort in the UK and its Winter Gardens regularly host conferences from political parties and trade unions, among other organisations. It is the location of festivals of many different types, ranging from its Air Show to its Country Music Festival and its Punk Rock Rebellion Festival. Other major landmarks, interests and attractions include the Nort Pier, the Grand Theatre, the Sea Life Centre, the Louis Tussauds Wax Works, Sandcastle Water Park and Stanley Park.
Frequently Asked Questions: Homebuyers Survey Blackpool
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RICS Level 2 Home Survey with a Valuation
A RICS Level 2 Home Survey, which used to be called the HomeBuyer Report or a Home Buyer Survey, is generally suitable for:
- Bungalows
- Flats
- Standard construction houses
The majority of Blackpool's leasehold flats require only a RICS HomeBuyer Report but for any Victorian conversions, a Building Survey may well be required.
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
A Level 3 Home Survey, also known as a Building Survey or a full structural, is the most comprehensive visual inspection a RICS surveyor can provide on a property in Blackpool. It is suitable for:
- complex buildings, for example those that have been extensively extended and altered
- unique or older historic properties
- properties in poor condition; or
- those where the client is planning to carry out extensive repair and refurbishment work.
Speak to one of our team on 0161 850 7159 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .
