"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 Cardiff
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Newport, Weston-super-Mare, Filton, Bristol, Swansea, Bath and Gloucester.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Cardiff. 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 Cardiff we'll be able to give you the detailed Cardiff HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Defects flagged in a Cardiff Home Buyers Survey
Local Tip: Subsidence
Local Tip: Damp
According to the UK Government's Public Health England, parts of Cardiff, including streets such as Llandaff Road and Penciseley Avenue, is in a raised radon area, with properties built there having a higher probability than average of experiencing ground Radon emissions.
The raised Radon area has a maximum radon potential of 5-10% (the percentage is the chance of a property being built where Radon emissions might measure above the action level).
If you are concerned that a property you are buying is in an area of raised Radon, please click to visit Public Health England's UK Radon Map. Click also to find out more about Radon, Radon property searches and much more.
Local Tip: Asbestos
Properties in various parts of Cardiff, including streets such as Bute Square and Bute Avenue, may well be affected by the proposed light railway.
If you are buying a property in the area and this is of concern to you, you may well wish to consider purchasing an Energy & Infrastructure Report.
Types of property in Cardiff?
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 Cardiff using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your Cardiff 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 - 0333 344 3234 (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 Cardiff
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 0333 344 3234.
Thinking of moving to Cardiff?
The city of Cardiff is a thriving city on the coast of the Bristol Channel and is coincidently the capital of Wales. It is a port city with attractions such as the famous Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff Castle, St David's Hall and Llandaff Cathedral. The National History Museum at St Fagans is also a popular tourist attraction.
Cardiff has four higher education institutions: Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, University of South Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. The total number of students in the city is thought to be around 43,900.
The city centre of Cardiff has many common high street shops and various retail parks in the city's suburbs, including Cardiff Bay, Culverhouse Cross and Newport Road.
Cardiff Bay was the hub of the world's coal industry around a hundred years ago. Millions of tons of coal were being transported across the world from the bay. There are now many restaurants on Mermaid Quay that look across the beautiful bay. Cardiff Bay has been used in TV Shows such as Casualty, Doctor Who and Pobol y Cwn.
Frequently Asked Questions: Homebuyers Survey Cardiff
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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 Cardiff'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 Cardiff. 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 0333 344 3234 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .
