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RPSA Home Condition Survey (Level 2)

Providing professional Property Services throughout the North of England

Home Buyer/Condition Survey

A survey report format designed to reflect the condition of a traditional property that is more modern, of standard construction and not too big or complicated.

Includes many features not found in other, similarly priced surveys, such as:-

  • Clear colour coded condition ratings for quick identification of the important issues

  • Multiple photographs and diagrams, helping you understand your new home

  • A jargon-free report that avoids many of the annoying caveats and exclusions often found in home buyer reports

  • A full debrief from the surveyor who will answer any questions you may have

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Sphion, Your Trusted Partner in Residential Property Surveys
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  • Why Choose Us?

    • Certified by the Residential Property Surveyors Association.

    • Clear, actionable reports tailored to your needs.

    • Transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

  • Our Services:

    • Home Condition Surveys

    • Expert Defect Reports

    • Homebuyer Reports

    • Building Surveys

    • New-Build Snagging Surveys

    • Energy Efficiency Assessments

    • Damp and Timber Inspections

    • Party Wall Services

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Why choose an RPSA member?

By choosing a surveyor who is a member of the RPSA you are selecting a surveyor who is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of professionalism and quality.

The ambition of the RPSA and its' members is to provide you with clear and relevant information, giving you the peace of mind to make an informed decision about your current home or the purchase of your next home.

Helping you, our clients, make good choices, matters most to RPSA members. That is achieved through good communication and a desire to give you answers, not questions.

All members of the Residential Property Surveyors Association:

  • Are specialist residential property surveyors

  • Hold relevant qualifications or have demonstrated their knowledge and experience

  • Are members of an independent arbitration scheme that is free for consumers

  • Carry out inspections to the highest standards in our industry*

  • Are bound by a Code of Conduct that defines their standards of professional ethics, sustainability, inclusivity and response to complaints

 

* RPSA Survey Inspection & Reporting Standards Edition 1v5.2 Nov 20

* RPSA New build Inspection & Reporting Standards v1.4 Nov 21

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The following is a general guide to alternative types of survey, the main difference being the level of investigation.

At Sphion we will happily discuss the alternatives with you and tailor the degree of survey to your own individual requirements.

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For example, are you solely concerned with a large crack, or an area of damp ?  In these instances we will be happy to discuss a partial survey tailored to your individual requirements.

All surveys are “non-intrusive” unless otherwise agreed and all will advise where more detailed investigations may be required.

 

Condition Report (Level one)

The property's condition, including any risks, potential legal issues and urgent defects. Standard properties and relatively new homes in good condition. £400-£950.

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This is a low cost entry-level survey that sits between a Lenders Financial Valuation and the Mid Level survey.

Basically this is a no frills survey to purely assess the visual condition of the property. The report will be concise and presented in an easy to understand format and will highlight areas of concern to provide a brief overview to assist you to understand the construction of the property. The report will not provide a valuation of the property or an indication of the cost of any areas highlighted as being in need of attention. The report is typically used as part of Party Wall Agreements.

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Homebuyer Report/ Home Condition Survey (Level two)

Includes all the features of a Condition Report, plus defects that might affect the property, and advice on repairs and maintenance.   It can also include a market valuation and how much it would cost to rebuild the property. Standard properties in reasonable condition. £450-£1,000.

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This survey sits between the Home Condition Report and a Building Survey. It is suitable for properties built within the last 100 years that from first impressions are in reasonable condition. It is not suitable for properties that obviously require attention or if you plan renovation or significant alterations.

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The report will provide more detail than the Home Condition Report and will be presented in an easy to understand format explaining in more detail areas of concern to assist you to understand the construction of the property.

A random selection of electrical power sockets will be tested, but otherwise Electrical, Heating and Plumbing systems will be discussed but not tested. As far as possible, drains will be checked for standing water.

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The report will provide an indication of the cost of any areas highlighted as being in need of attention.

Generally the “HomeBuyer Report” is ideal for conventional average size residential properties that appear to be in reasonable condition and are post 1960′s, but for properties which are either over circa 50 years old, above average size (e.g. over circa 120 m2 / 1,300 ft2), have been extended or converted or are in need of refurbishment then the “Building Report” is more appropriate.​

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