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Our surveys are conducted by qualified RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and RPSA (Residential Property Surveyors Association) professionals, providing you with accurate, reliable, and impartial assessments of your property.

Whether you need a HomeBuyer Report, Building Survey, or Condition Report, our experts deliver detailed insights, highlighting potential issues and ensuring you make informed decisions.

🔍 Why Choose Our Home Survey Services?

✔ Surveys conducted by certified professionals (RICS & RPSA)
✔ Clear, jargon-free reports with recommendations
✔ Identify hidden defects before they become costly problems
✔ Essential guidance for buyers, sellers, and homeowners

✔ We provide close up drone surveys 

Protect your investment with a professional home survey. Contact us today to book your survey and gain the confidence you need in your property decisions!

 It is important to remember that a mortgage valuation is not a building survey. A valuation is prepared primarily for the lender to confirm whether the property is suitable security for the loan. A building survey is different: it is prepared for you, the buyer, and is intended to help you understand defects, risks, future repair liabilities and whether further investigation is required before purchase. 

At Alliance Resolve Ltd, we offer three clear survey options:

• Level 2 Survey 
• Level 2 Plus Survey 
• Level 3 Building Survey 

Each option is designed to suit different property types, risk profiles and buyer requirements.

A Level 2 Survey is suitable for a conventional house, flat or bungalow that is built from common building materials and appears to be in reasonable condition.

This is an intermediate level of inspection. It provides a more extensive visual assessment of the property than a basic inspection, focusing on the general condition of the main parts of the building, its grounds and visible services.

A Level 2 Survey is usually appropriate where:

• The property is of standard construction 
• The property is not significantly altered 
• The building appears to be in reasonable condition 
• No major refurbishment or structural alteration works are planned 
• The buyer requires a clear overview of visible defects and risks 

The report will comment on the condition of the main elements of the property and identify defects, areas of concern and matters that may require further investigation.

A Level 2 Survey typically includes:

• A visual inspection of the main building elements 
• Inspection of the grounds where accessible 
• Observation of visible parts of the services, without testing 
• Inspection of roof spaces, basements and cellars where normally accessible, safe and reasonable to inspect 
• Identification of significant visible defects 
• Condition ratings to help prioritise issues 
• Practical advice on further investigations where required 

The report objectively describes the condition of different elements and provides an assessment of the relative importance of defects or problems identified during the inspection.

Our Level 2 Plus Survey is designed for buyers who want the content of a Level 2 Survey but also want a clearer understanding of the likely financial exposure associated with identified defects.

This option includes all the core elements of a Level 2 Survey, with the added benefit of broad budget-range remediation costs incorporated into the report.

This can be particularly useful where you want to:

• Understand likely repair cost exposure before exchange 
• Use survey findings to inform price negotiation 
• Budget for immediate and medium-term repairs 
• Decide whether the purchase remains financially viable 
• Understand whether defects are minor, moderate or potentially costly 

The key difference is the inclusion of broad budget cost ranges for remedial works where appropriate.

For example, where defects are identified, the report may provide budget guidance for items such as:

• Roof repairs 
• Gutter and rainwater goods repairs 
• Damp-related remedial works 
• External brickwork or pointing repairs 
• Window and door repairs 
• Drainage-related improvements 
• Internal making good 
• General maintenance liabilities 

These costs are intended as budget guidance only. They are not a formal valuation, tender, quotation or cost plan. Final costs will depend on contractor pricing, access, specification, hidden conditions, regional labour rates and the extent of work required.

A Level 2 Plus Survey is suitable where the property broadly fits the Level 2 category, but the buyer wants a stronger commercial understanding of likely repair liabilities.

It is particularly useful for:

• First-time buyers wanting cost clarity 
• Buyers negotiating after survey findings 
• Landlords and investors assessing return on investment 
• Buyers purchasing older but still conventional housing 
• Clients who want more than a standard survey but do not require a full Level 3 inspection 
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In simple terms, Level 2 Plus bridges the gap between condition reporting and practical cost awareness.

A Level 3 Building Survey is the most detailed survey option and is suitable for properties where a more comprehensive understanding of the structure, fabric and defects is required.

This type of survey is generally recommended for:

• Older properties, typically around 80–100 years old or more 
• Larger properties 
• Run-down or poorly maintained buildings 
• Unusual or non-standard construction 
• Properties that have been significantly altered 
• Buildings where major works are planned 
• Properties where there are known or suspected defects 

The Level 3 Survey provides detailed information about the structure and fabric of the property and is more extensive than a Level 2 Survey.

A Level 3 Building Survey typically includes:

• A detailed visual inspection of the building, services and grounds 
• Inspection of accessible roof spaces, basements and cellars where safe to do so 
• More detailed commentary on construction type and materials 
• Assessment of significant defects and likely causes 
• Commentary on potential hidden risks in areas not inspected 
• Explanation of likely consequences if defects are not repaired 
• General recommendations on the priority and timescale for remedial works 
• A more detailed review of the building fabric and condition 

Where services are accessible and safe to operate, they may be observed in normal operation, although they are not formally tested.

Depending on the property and the client’s requirements, additional diagnostic services may be available, including:

• Drone roof inspection 
• Thermal imaging of sensitive areas 
• Moisture and damp assessment 
• Psychrometric condensation risk assessment 
• Targeted defect investigation 

These additional services can be particularly valuable where roof defects, wall-to-ceiling dampness, condensation risk, insulation defects or moisture ingress are suspected.

Additional charges may apply for drone surveys, thermal imaging and psychrometric assessment, depending on the scope required.

You are buying a conventional property of standard construction that appears to be in reasonable condition, and you require a clear report on the general condition and visible defects.

You want everything included in a Level 2 Survey, but also want broad budget-range cost guidance for identified remedial works. This is ideal if you want to understand likely repair liabilities before exchange or use the report to support negotiation.

The property is older (typically over 100 years old), larger, altered, poorly maintained, unusual, or you are planning major works. This is the most detailed survey option and provides a more comprehensive assessment of the structure, fabric, defects, likely causes and repair priorities.

Once contracts are exchanged, the buyer is legally committed to the purchase. This is why it is important to understand the condition of the property before that point.

A professional survey can help you:

• Identify significant defects before purchase 
• Avoid unexpected repair costs after completion 
• Understand whether further specialist investigation is required 
• Renegotiate where defects materially affect the property 
• Make an informed decision before exchange 
• Plan future repair and maintenance works 

Forewarned is forearmed. A survey allows you to proceed with a clearer understanding of the property and its risks.

If you are unsure which survey is most appropriate, we can help you select the correct level based on the property’s age, construction type, condition, alterations and your intended use.

To request a quotation, please send us:

• The property address 
• The property type 
• Approximate age, if known 
• Estate agent details 
• Any specific concerns you may already have 
• Whether you require Level 2, Level 2 Plus or Level 3