RICS Level 2 Home Survey: Homebuyer report

The most popular survey for homebuyers in Surrey

The RICS Level 2 Home Survey is the most popular choice for homebuyers looking at conventional, standard-condition properties across Guildford, Woking and the GU postcodes. It provides clear, concise, and expert advice to help you make an informed decision and negotiate potential price reductions.

This survey, often referred to as a Homebuyer Report, gives you peace of mind by highlighting potential defects before you commit to the purchase. I also offer a Home Condition report, which follows the same process, without the valuation element. This is becoming increasingly popular, so just ask me for options when you get in touch.

What does the RICS Home Survey include?

The Level 2 survey is a detailed, non-intrusive inspection of the property, providing a traffic-light rating system for defects.

Rating	Condition	Action Required
Green	Good condition.	No repair is currently needed.
Amber	Defects need repair or replacement, but are not urgent.	Investigate further or budget for repair work.
Red	Serious defects or urgent repairs needed.	Requires immediate repair or specialist investigation.

Why Choose Crowes Property Surveys?

I’m an Independent RICS Surveyor and an expert in residential property in the Guildford, Woking, Cranleigh, Godalming, Farnham and wider Surrey area. You deal personally with me at all times – I conduct all the building surveys – and I’m committed to helping you keep your purchase moving by handling and reporting on your survey as quickly as possible.

Booking your RICS Level 2 Home Survey is straightforward

You share the property address and background information.
I’ll give you advice and a quote for the most suitable report.
We’ll book a time for my survey.
Your full report is usually supplied within five working days via email.
You’ll get a personal follow-up call to discuss the findings and to answer any questions.

Key areas covered

The general condition of the property.
Major and minor defects, with specific advice on repairs.
Damp testing the walls.
Testing for obvious woodworm or rot.
Detailed review of the roof, chimney stacks, drainage, where accessible
Visual check of services.
A market valuation if requested and a reinstatement cost assessment for insurance purposes.

Book your local home survey today

Start the process now by contacting me with the details of the property you’d like to buy. I'll have a chat with you about the property, and use this information to give you a tailored survey quote.

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   Spencer Waller 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We contacted Tim just before Christmas for a Level 2 Survey.   Tim was very prompt in communication and completed the survey within a couple of days.   We had the report back with us shortly after Christmas and it was great to have it so quickly during the holidays.  I highly recommend Tim to carry out your survey.   The report was very thorough complete with detailed photos.  Thanks Tim !
  
 
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   Steve G 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had 2 level 2 surveys carried out by Tim Crowe. The first survey stopped us from buying a complete lemon of a property and saved us what would have cost thousands to fix. His communication was excellent and his reports are thorough. He answered the phone even after hours and gave us plenty of notice when he wouldn’t be available due to holiday etc. a highly competent surveyor and will be using his services again should I be buying another property.
  
 
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   Ginny 58 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So pleased I used Tim for my home survey. He was proactive in contacting me to check whether I had any concerns and anything I particularly wanted him to check out. I contacted him just a couple of hours before the survey with a last minute concern and he immediately checked it out online and thoroughly investigated it during his survey. Some time after he had submitted his report, I had some additional questions following my searches and he was good enough to phone me and email a detailed reply. Excellent service - I would thoroughly recommend Tim.
  
 
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   Ed Wyeth 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First class customer service, would highly recommend. We called Tim 09:00 Monday morning and he had completed the inspection by close of play that day, arranging collection of keys from the estate agent himself! Tim was personable, experienced and happy to answer any questions we had. We had a Level2 Homebuyers survey, complete with photos - having had a similar report completed elsewhere years ago, Crowes Property Surveys went above and beyond expectations - entering loft space, scaling roofs etc. I have every confidence in the report that came back. Thanks Tim!
  
 
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   Amine Ourabah 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tim is a very experienced surveyor, he completed a Level2 home survey on a property we are buying. The property is a renovation project and looks intimidating for a buyer. Tim was very responsive, he arranged the viewing with the agent, called me on the day to go through all my concerns about the house and explained to me in layman terms what was important and wasn't in the issues he spotted. His thorough inspection by going out and lifting the drains covers made him spot a major clog which is now being investigated. His report received few days later was outstanding with traffic light labelling of all issues and pictures illustrating specific area of concerns. I would recommend Tim to anyone looking for a reliable and professional surveyor for peace of mind.
  
 
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   Sam 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Recently used Crowes for a Home Condition Survey on a property we are about to purchase. Tim, the owner, was brilliant from start to finish. He listened to our questions and gave recommendations as to what inspection we needed, offered a very reasonable price, was extremely thorough in his survey and provided a clear concise report at the end. They even helped answer some additional questions we had some weeks later. Really could not recommend this company enough!

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