RICS Chartered Building Surveyors
Byrne & Co carries out Level 1 Condition Reports, Level 2 HomeBuyer Reports and Level 3 Building Surveys across Greater London — inspected in person by RICS chartered surveyors who know the local housing stock street by street.
Not sure whether you need a Level 2 or Level 3 survey? Read our full guide to choosing between them, or ask us directly — free of charge.
A visual-only inspection with traffic-light condition ratings, flagging urgent defects and legal risks without advice on repairs or costs. Suits conventional, newer properties already in good condition where you want a quick, independent check before exchanging.
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Adds defect and maintenance advice plus an extended roof space and drainage inspection over Level 1, with an optional market valuation and insurance reinstatement figure. Suits standard homes under around 50 years old, built from common materials, simple in layout and in reasonable condition.
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Establishes how the property is built and how it will perform, describing both visible and hidden defect risks with repair options, timelines and the cost of inaction. Recommended for large, older, altered or run-down properties, unusual construction, or anywhere you plan major works — the majority of London's housing stock.
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Getting a survey estimate takes less than two minutes, and you'll deal with the same surveyor from booking through to the follow-up call.
Tell us about the property and we'll come back with the right survey level within 24 hours.
All London postcodes and the M25 corridor.
Within 1 working day. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am–6pm.
The on-site inspection typically takes 2–4 hours, depending on the size and complexity of the property. Your written report is usually delivered within 5 working days of the inspection.
As soon as your offer has been accepted. Getting a survey booked early gives you time to use any findings to renegotiate the price, request repairs, or reconsider the purchase before contracts are exchanged.
You do, as the buyer. You're welcome to use a surveyor recommended by your estate agent or lender, but you don't have to — you can instruct any RICS-regulated firm and it's worth comparing quotes.
There's no fixed timeline — it depends on the report's findings, any renegotiation, and the wider conveyancing process, which typically takes 8–12 weeks in total from offer to completion.
Not in England and Wales, though some sellers commission one to identify issues before marketing. In Scotland, sellers must provide a Home Report — including a Level 2 survey and valuation — before the property can be marketed.
Yes. A mortgage valuation is for your lender's benefit and doesn't inspect the property in detail, whereas a Level 2 or Level 3 survey is commissioned by you and covers the property's actual condition.
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