Get clear, practical advice before you commit. Severn Surveyors Ltd provides independent RICS Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys across Oxfordshire, helping buyers understand defects, repair risks and likely maintenance costs before exchange.
Whether you are buying a period terrace in Oxford, a family house in Banbury or Bicester, a market town property in Witney or Abingdon, a village cottage in the Oxfordshire countryside, or a more modern home in Didcot or Thame, the right survey can help you make a more informed decision.
Tell us a few details and we will confirm the most suitable survey and fixed fee.
Level 2 surveys from £475, Level 3 surveys from £650, subject to the property details.
Usually suited to more conventional houses, flats and bungalows of standard construction that appear to be in reasonable condition.
Generally recommended for older, altered, extended, larger or non standard properties, or where significant works are planned.
Included where suitable and weather permitting, helping improve visibility of roofs, chimneys and other high level elements.
Issues vary from property to property, but surveys regularly pick up defects that are easy to miss during a standard viewing.
Some properties can be affected by clay related movement, tree influence, seasonal moisture change or earlier alterations, particularly where older cracking or repairs are already evident.
Older solid wall homes, poor rainwater disposal, high external ground levels, limited ventilation and concealed defects can all contribute to moisture related problems.
Ageing roof coverings, chimney defects, timber decay, outdated services and poor quality extensions or conversions can all have a significant effect on future costs.
We regularly cover locations across Oxfordshire, helping buyers with clear reporting and practical advice.
Surveys are commonly carried out across Oxfordshire including Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, Witney, Abingdon, Didcot, Thame and Chipping Norton, together with many nearby towns and villages.
Familiarity with the county’s mix of historic city housing, period market town property, village homes, suburban family houses and newer developments can help when assessing the types of defects commonly affecting homes across the area.
The most suitable survey depends on the age, type, condition and construction of the property.
Usually suited to more conventional properties of standard construction that appear to be in reasonable condition.
Usually the better option for older, altered, extended, larger or more complex properties, or where significant works are planned.
A simple, straightforward process from first enquiry to final report.
Share the postcode and any listing details and we will advise on the most suitable survey level.
We confirm the fee clearly in advance, together with the recommended survey and next steps.
You receive a practical report designed to help you understand the condition of the property before you proceed.
During a recent survey in Oxfordshire, issues were identified that were not obvious during the viewing, including roof defects, signs of dampness and concerns relating to earlier alterations.
That gave the buyer a clearer picture of likely repair costs and better evidence before deciding how to proceed.
If you are unsure whether a Level 2 or Level 3 survey is more appropriate, we can guide you based on the age, type and apparent condition of the property.