Home Buyers Survey Worksop


Trusted by 100s of clients with their home survey in Worksop 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 Worksop Quote now or speak to a friendly member of our team on 0333 344 3234.

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National Coverage for House Surveys

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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 Worksop

Our Building Surveyors specialise in the local area and have completed house surveys in Sheffield, Newark, Chesterfield, Doncaster, Lincoln, Scunthorpe and Nottingham.

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


Defects flagged in a Worksop Home Buyers Survey


HomeBuyers Report Worksop
Local Tip 1
if a property you're looking to buy is in an area where there's known to be either current or historic mine works, it's worth considering getting an additional Coal and Brine Mining 
Search and if you're buying with a mortgage, your lender might well insist on it.

These reports, as their name implies state findings which might affect the property - or indeed they might state that there isn't any of these – and a recent such report, bought for a property in Finsbury Close, Dinnington, Sheffield S25 3RZ flagged up that past underground coal mining activity had occurred – although this should not currently be causing ground movement – and future coal mining activity was possible because coal reserves are known to exist in that area.

So this report can provide reassurance to a buyer and their conveyancing solicitor, but it might also prompt further enquiries and even encourage a buyer not to continue with the purchase.
HomeBuyers Survey Worksop
Local Tip 2
As a parishioner you can actually face a claim from your local parish church for chancel repair, which is where the local church, due to ancient statutes, can claim on parishioners to share the costs of making repairs or refurbishments to the church chancel/church roof and where these occur, they 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 White Park Place, Retford DN22 7ZB, in the locale of Worksop. This policy generally costs around £20 to buy and normally covers the policy holder for claims to the limit of £1 million. One other approach is to get a Chancel Search, which reveals if the property you're looking to buy is in a parish where your local church can make such a legitimate claim on you.
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Local Tip 3
The Environmental Search is excellent for reporting on environmental issues which might either affect your enjoyment of a property you're thinking of buying or even threaten it and additionally might affect whether you can get insurance or the level of premium you might be expected to pay. A recent such search bought for a property in Nelson Street, Retford, DN22 6LP revealed that there was not only a risk of flooding within 50m of the property but also that the dwelling was within 4km of a well used for energy exploration or extraction and further, an area licensed for onshore energy exploration and production and finally that the home was within 4km of existing or proposed wind farms or wind turbines.

Types of property in Worksop?


Worksop has some beautiful and excellent listed buildings in and around its area.

These include: the Grade I listed Rutford Abbey, originally a Cistercian Abbey, constructed of rubble, brick, dressed stone and ashlar with ashlar dressings and plain tile roofs, converted to a country park; Worksop Manor, a Grade I listed 18th-century country house with 2 and 3 storeys of ashlar with hipped slate roofs; Welbeck Abbey house, a palatial Grade I listed building which has been considerably replaced and refurbished over 100s of years; Thoresby Hall, a grade I listed 19th-century country house with a hall constructed of rock-faced ashlar with ashlar dressings and built in four storeys with a square floor plan surrounding a central courtyard, nine bays wide and eight bays deep; Clumber Park Chapel, Grade I listed and built in Gothic Revival style and Nottingham Castle art gallery and museum, which was originally built in the Middle Ages but most of which has been demolished or burnt down, but which has been considerably renovated to give an impression of its considerable layout.

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


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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 Worksop

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.


Example of a Level 2 Home Survey




RICS Home Survey Level 2



Example of a Level 3 Home Survey




RICS Home Survey Level 3


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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 Worksop'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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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 Worksop. 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 .

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