"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 Nuneaton
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby, Solihull, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield and Leicester.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Nuneaton. 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 Nuneaton we'll be able to give you the detailed Nuneaton HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Defects flagged in a Nuneaton Home Buyers Survey
Local Tip: Subsidence
Local Tip: Damp
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 New Road, Ash Green, CV7 9AS. This policy generally costs around ?20 to buy and normally covers the policy holder for claims to the limit of ?1 million.
Local Tip: Asbestos
When you're looking to buy a property, you'll want to know that the previous owners have correctly applied for any relevant planning permission and/or have received appropriate clearance from Building Control from the local authority for any works carried out on the property which require either or both of these.
The Local Authority Property Search lists these and is therefore invaluable to your conveyancing solicitor who can reconcile the material published in it against any other evidence. In the case of one such report, taken out for a property in Brownshill Green Road CV6 2DT, there were entries for a FENSA certificate (windows), the installation of a gas boiler, a cooker dwelling house ring and main/supplementary equipotential bonding for a new consumer unit (electrics).
Types of property in Nuneaton?
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 Nuneaton using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your Nuneaton 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 - 0121 285 2938 (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 Nuneaton
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 0121 285 2938.
Thinking of moving to Nuneaton?
Nuneaton is in the ceremonial county of Warwickshire and the modern administrative county of the East Midlands - it is Warwickshire's largest town. It nowadays also includes Hartshill, Galley Common and Bulkington. It dates back at least to the Anglo-Saxon era.
Over the years, the town has been involved with the following industries: ribbon weaving, coal mining, brick building and brewing. It suffered heavy bombing during the Second World War.
Landmarks and attractions in and around Nuneaton include Mount Judd (aka 'The Nuneaton Nipple'), a popular landmark which is a hill made from spoil from the former Judkins Quarry; Roanne Fountain or the Dandelion Fountain, a waterworks feature in the centre of a town centre roundabout; the Abbey Theatre, Nuneaton Museum and Riversley Park. There are also many locations in and around the town associated with fictional locations in the works of George Eliot, the highly prominent female novelist from the Victorian era (her real name was Mary Anne Evans).
Frequently Asked Questions: Homebuyers Survey Nuneaton
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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 Nuneaton'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 Nuneaton. 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 0121 285 2938 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .
