"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 South West London
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Putney, Wimbledon, Twickenham, Kingston-upon-Thames, Barnes, Fulham and Chelsea.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in South West London. 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 South West London we'll be able to give you the detailed South West London HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Defects flagged in a South West London Home Buyers Survey
Local Tip: Subsidence
Local Tip: Damp
According to the UK Government's Public Health England, some parts of Wimbledon, a prominent suburb of South West London, including streets such as Hoyle Road and Bickley Street, are 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 1-3% (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
Many of the Victorian houses found in Kingston-Upon-Thames, a prominent suburb in South West London, have two main pitched slopes which meet at a central ridge parallel with the larger dimension of the house. The slopes are normally covered with traditional slates with special blue clay tiles bedded in mortar along the ridge. The tiles will need to be examined slating from ground level to ensure known are cracked or missing.
Types of property in South West London?
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 South West London using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your South West London 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 - 0207 112 5388 (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 South West London
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 0207 112 5388.
Thinking of moving to South West London?
South West London is curious as an area. In most people's estimation, South London is everywhere in Greater London south of the River Thames. Although South West London certainly contains the area to the south-west (south of London's primary river), certain inner London locations which lie to the south-west of Trafalgar Square are still counted as being in South West London despite being north of the river.
So this diverse area includes, on the one hand, Chelsea and Fulham, but on the other, suburbs which are virtual towns in themselves such as Kingston-upon-Thames and Wimbledon. In the main, there are many affluent districts in the area, including, for example, Barnes, which has a distinct village feel to it.
The area is very well served for all forms of transport; there are numerous tube stations, overland stations including larger connecting stations such as Wimbledon, trams, red London buses and larger roads such as the A406 South Circular Road and the Cromwell Road, which in turn becomes the A4 and then leads to the M4. Heathrow Airport itself is on the edges of South West London.
Attractions and landmarks are numerous, ranging from the King's Road in Chelsea (high and lower fashion), Harrods in Knightsbridge, Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club in Southfields, home of the premier world grass lawn tennis tournament and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions: Homebuyers Survey South West London
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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 South West London'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 South West London. 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 0207 112 5388 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .
