RICS Level 3 Building Survey — Hannent Chartered Surveyors

RICS LEVEL 3 BUILDING SURVEYS

A RICS Level 3 Building Survey is the highest level of survey product that the RICS offers, also sometimes known as a “full” survey or a “full structural” survey.

Our bespoke Level 3 Building Surveys are tailored to each property, unlike other products on the market that are often completed via drop-down menus in their report software. We will provide a comprehensive assessment of the structure and condition of the property. The surveyor will thoroughly inspect the structure and grounds for any potential defects, their cause and how they can be resolved. Every element of the building is methodically analysed in the report, allowing you to have a thorough understanding of what you are buying.

The report will focus on the structure and its condition, ongoing maintenance/repairs, safety, sustainability, fire safety and comment upon anything that does not comply with current building regulations. Our surveys also include a damp check using the latest meters. We can flag up any issues that might impact you, especially if work is needed.

How do I know if I need a Level 3 Building Survey?

Industry guidelines recommend that Level 3 Surveys are more suited for properties:

Older styled houses (over 50 years old)
Are listed or within a conservation area
In poor condition or have undergone extensive building work or renovations
Are made of unconventional materials (such as timber of has a thatch roof).

However, if you have a newer property and still wish to have a more in-depth survey then this is suitable too!

What does the Level 3 Survey include?

Although this is a visual inspection only, all elements of the building and surrounding areas will be observed, described and thoroughly analysed.

From our report, we will compile a list of recommendations and observations for yourself and your legal advisors, whom we are happy to consult with if need be. We will also include high resolution photographs, either within the report or provided via a downloadable link for you to keep for your records.

All of our Surveyors have had training on planning and development and have building control knowledge, so we would also be happy to comment on the possibility of extending/developing, if necessary.

Brilliant service, had a structural survey done, very professional. Good communication and fast service. Vast amount of experience, detailed report. Highly recommended 👍

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The Hannent team took time before the survey to have a call with us and my father-in-law (a retired chartered surveyor who is too old to do the survey himself, but had some concerns upon seeing the floorplans). The report itself is very thorough and highly specific to the property - including photos of relevant parts. I also felt it gave a very measured, sensible point of view regarding what should be expected in an old house (whereas friends who've bought houses previously said even their surveys of reasonable houses came back full of doom and gloom). We'd gladly recommend Hannent and work with them again if we decide to move, though hopefully we've now found our forever home.

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From start to end the service we received was professional, thorough and efficient. Paul and his team are prompt to respond to queries and will take the time to have detailed conversations about the brief. Wonderful service and excellent value for money. I would highly recommend.

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We were extremely pleased with the building survey report we received. Everyone at Hannent was friendly and prompt to respond to our emails. Also very quick turnaround for such a thorough report. Overall excellent service, value for money and would highly recommend

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Fantastic service, especially when contrasted with the usual rubbish you get when selling a house (conveyancing etc)! Fast, helpful and responsive to queries. Thanks to both Paul and Natasha for all your help!

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Excellent service with the values that come from a well-run family firm. Very good with arranging and completing to the property survey. Thorough and professional. Happy to recommend

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Very impressed with how comprehensive the survey was, went into details about everything that could be an issue. Much better than surveys I’ve received before from other surveyors.

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RICS LEVEL 3 BUILDING SURVEYS

Brilliant service, had a structural survey done, very professional. Good communication and fast service. Vast amount of experience, detailed report. Highly recommended 👍

From start to end the service we received was professional, thorough and efficient. Paul and his team are prompt to respond to queries and will take the time to have detailed conversations about the brief. Wonderful service and excellent value for money. I would highly recommend.

We were extremely pleased with the building survey report we received. Everyone at Hannent was friendly and prompt to respond to our emails. Also very quick turnaround for such a thorough report. Overall excellent service, value for money and would highly recommend

Fantastic service, especially when contrasted with the usual rubbish you get when selling a house (conveyancing etc)! Fast, helpful and responsive to queries. Thanks to both Paul and Natasha for all your help!

Excellent service with the values that come from a well-run family firm. Very good with arranging and completing to the property survey. Thorough and professional. Happy to recommend

Very impressed with how comprehensive the survey was, went into details about everything that could be an issue. Much better than surveys I’ve received before from other surveyors.