Home Buyers Survey Rugby


Trusted by 100s of clients with their home survey in Rugby giving our panel of local RICS building surveyors detailed knowledge of properties in your area. We're booking from 21/02/2026* with same-day callback & fast reports starting from just £375 EXC VAT.

Get an Instant Property Survey Rugby Quote now or speak to a friendly member of our team on 0121 285 2938.

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National Coverage for House Surveys

National Coverage
Panel of RICS Surveyors for House Survey

Panel of RICS Surveyors
Same Week Availability for House Surveys

Same week availability*
House Survey Costs

Cost from £375 EXC VAT
Reports in 5 working days

Reports in 5 Days**

Local Building Survey Rugby

Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Coventry, Northampton, Leamington Spa, Corby, Kettering, Leicester and Nuneaton.

We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Rugby. 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 Rugby we'll be able to give you the detailed Rugby HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.


Defects flagged in a Rugby Home Buyers Survey


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Local Tip 1
The Enquiries of the Local Authority Conveyancing Property Search, which is mandatory if you're buying with a mortgage, provides your property lawyer with invaluable information concerning Building Regulations compliance regarding a property you're looking to buy.

A recent such report for a dwelling in Oxford Street, Rugby CV21 3LZ revealed that valid FENSA and GASAFE certificates had been lodged variously for installation of windows and maintenance of a gas boiler. Your solicitor can reconcile records such as these against other information for the home in question and use it to form the basis of further enquiries for example, to ensure that you have as accurate information as possible before you choose to exchange contracts.
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Local Tip 2
The Environmental Search, one of the conveyancing property searches which you normally must buy if you're purchasing a home using a mortgage, can provide invaluable information about the land the dwelling is built on, which can affect whether you ultimately choose to go ahead with the purchase or not.

A recent such report for a dwelling in Little Pennington Street, Rugby CV21 2AY revealed that the property was located 'on or within 25 metres of a former landfill site'. The report counselled the report buyer to take further investigative steps as this fact could mean that the land has been contaminated with potential risk therefore to individuals in the vicinity. Subsequent investigations should help resolve whether there is indeed a significant danger or not and therefore whether to press on with the purchase or not.
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Local Tip 3
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 Moat Farm Drive, Hillmorton, Rugby CV21 4HQ. 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 Rugby?


Rugby's town centre is mostly Victorian and early 20th century, however a few much older buildings survive, along with some more modern developments. Rugby was described by Nikolaus Pevsner as 'Butterfieldtown' due to the number of buildings designed by William Butterfield in the 19th century, including much of Rugby School and the extension of St Andrew's Church.

The main shopping area in Rugby is in the streets around the Clock Tower, two of which – High Street and Sheep Street – were pedestrianised in the 1980s. Until the 19th century, Rugby's urban area consisted of only Market Place, High Street, Sheep Street, Church Street, North Street and what is now Lawrence Sheriff Street. These centred on what is now the Clock Tower, which was built in 1887 on the site of an ancient cross. These streets still form the core of the town centre. In the Victorian and Edwardian eras several more shopping streets were added in order to cater for the growing town, including Albert Street and Regent Street, the latter of which was built in 1905, and was intended to be Rugby's main shopping street, although it never achieved this goal.

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 Rugby using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your Rugby 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?


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Crack in outside wall above window flagged in a Home Building Survey
Cracks/Subsidence

Cracks are inspected and in the report will confirm if you need a structural engineer as there are signs of historical or current movement.

Damp and mould on a wall flagged in a Home Building Survey
Damp

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.

Rotting wood on a window frame flagged in a Home Building Survey
Wood Rot

The wooden door frames and windows will be inspected for rotting and wood worm.

Rat Infestation flagged in a Home Building Survey
Infestations

The surveyor looks for signs of infestations through droppings, damage to piping/flooring and in some cases finding where the nest is.

Japanese Knotweed in a garden flagged in a Home Building Survey
Japanese Knotweed

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.

Drains and man hole covers flagged in a Home Building Survey
Drains and Manhole Covers

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.

Roof loft space with insulation flagged in a Home Building Survey
Roof and Loft Space

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.

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Difference between a level 2 and level 3 house survey
A Level 2 HomeBuyers Report is for newer, conventional properties. A Level 3 Building Survey is for a comprehensive analysis, for older or larger properties.

Is a homebuyers survey worth it?
For conventional properties, a HomeBuyers Survey is invaluable. Identified defects can be used as leverage during price negotiations with the seller and can save 1000s of pounds.

Average Cost of Building Surveyor in 2026 in Rugby

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.



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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 Rugby's leasehold flats require only a RICS HomeBuyer Report but for any Victorian conversions, a Building Survey may well be required.

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