"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 Windsor
Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in London, Slough, Old Windsor, Datchet, Englefield Green, Maidenhead and Egham.
We work with specialist RICS Building Surveyors to undertake Home Buyers Surveys in Windsor. 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 Windsor we'll be able to give you the detailed Windsor HomeBuyers report that you will need to know and what defects there are with your property.
Defects flagged in a Windsor Home Buyers Survey
Local Tip: Subsidence
Local Tip: Damp
According to the UK Government's Public Health England, some buildings in areas to the north and west of Windsor, including Eton and around Windsor Castle, in streets such Tangier Lane, Clarence Crescent and Devereux Road, 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
High noise levels in Windsor are generally mainly confined to the areas immediately surrounding the M4, A308 Maidenhead Road and A332.
Types of property in Windsor?
There are also many more modern housing developments such as the estate to the immediate west of the town centre, around Athlone Square and Mountbatten Square, where properties were built in the late 1960s.
There are gated communities built in the last 20 or years or so, where you can find terraced housing and semi-detached homes of standard construction, and, further out from the town centre generally, large detached houses in what is predominantly an affluent place to live.
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 Windsor using our panel of over 100 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Your Windsor 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 - 01344 567 887 (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 Windsor
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 01344 567 887.
Thinking of moving to Windsor?
Windsor is an affluent town in Berkshire, situated around 23 miles west of Central London. It is the location of Windsor Castle (one of the British Royal Family's residences), the famous Great Park and it is also very close to the town of Eton, the location of the world-famous public school. Other attractions include St George's Chapel, Fudge Kitchen - a wonderful shop devoted to making and selling fudge - in Thames Street and the Theatre Royal Windsor, which hosts a diverse range of shows and music and contains a Picturehouse cinema; it is also in Thames Street.
Frequently Asked Questions: Homebuyers Survey Windsor
- online checklists
- videos
- free downloads
- useful tips
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 Windsor'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 Windsor. 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 01344 567 887 to find out if your property suits a RICS Building Survey, or read our article Which Home Buyers Survey suits your property .
