6 November 2026

RICS Level 1, 2 or 3? Which Home Survey Your Property Actually Needs

Choosing between RICS home survey levels can feel like picking from a menu where everything sounds reassuringly official. The useful question is simpler: how much does the property’s age, construction and condition call for a closer look? The three survey levels offer different depths of inspection. A Level 1 report gives a concise overview, Level 2 provides more detail and repair advice, and Level 3...