RICS Home Survey Services in South East England & London
A property survey tells you what a viewing cannot. Fitzgerald Surveying Services provides independent property surveying services for residential and commercial property across South East England and London, giving buyers and landlords a clear, impartial account of a building’s condition before they commit. Our surveying services run from RICS home surveys at all three levels to specialist inspections for a specific concern.
- Our Services
Our RICS Home Survey Services
There are three levels of RICS home surveys. The right one depends on the property’s age, condition and complexity, and on how much detail you want before committing.
Starts from £350 + VAT
A visual inspection that rates each accessible element and flags any urgent defects. Best suited to newer, conventionally built homes in sound condition.
Condition
Visible Defects
Basic Maintenance
Starts from £500 + VAT
Everything in a Condition Survey, plus clear advice on the defects found and the repairs they may need. A popular choice for standard homes in reasonable condition, with an optional valuation.
Key Defects
Buyer Guidance
Starts from £600 + VAT
Our most detailed inspection, covering how the property is built, why defects have appeared and what the repairs involve. Suited to older, altered or unusual buildings, and to homes due for major works.
Detailed Analysis
Major Defects
Full Inspection
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Need Help Choosing a Survey?
The best survey for you depends on the property and what you want to establish. Speak to us first, and we will recommend the right level before you book.
- Fast Turnaround
- Expert Advice
- Detailed Reports
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Which Survey Do You Need?
The right level usually reflects the property’s age and complexity, and how much information you want before you proceed. The table below compares what each level includes, so you can see the differences at a glance. Your surveyor can confirm the most suitable option once we know a little about the property.
| Service features | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sets out the property’s construction and condition on the inspection date, with visible defects noted | |||
Flags serious or urgent problems, and anything needing further investigation before damage spreads | |||
A visual inspection, which at Levels 1 and 2 leaves secured panels, fittings and chamber covers in place. | |||
Helps you judge whether you need further advice before you commit | |||
Advises on future maintenance and helps you budget for repairs | |||
Looks further into the roof space and drainage chambers | |||
Gives a reinstatement figure for buildings insurance | |||
Includes a market valuation | |||
Explains how the building is constructed, what it is made of and how those materials are likely to age | |||
Covers visible defects and the risks that hidden ones may pose | |||
Sets out repair options, timings and what happens if repairs are left | |||
A longer, more detailed inspection, looking more thoroughly at the roof space, grounds, floors and services |
- Specialist Prooperty Inspection
Specialist Property Surveys & Inspections
Some concerns fall outside the scope of a standard home survey. Where a specific issue needs closer attention, a focused inspection helps establish the cause and how far the problem has spread. These survey services are carried out by surveyors who are members of RICS, RPSA, CIOB and FODCS (Federation of Damp Certified Surveyors).
- Survey Types
Understanding Our Property Surveying Services
Different properties call for different levels of inspection, and a specific concern may need a focused specialist assessment. Our building surveying services are shaped around the property type, its condition and the purpose of the inspection, so you pay for the detail your situation genuinely warrants rather than a fixed package that may not fit.
RICS Home Surveys
For buyers assessing a property before purchase, we provide Condition Surveys, Level 2 Homebuyer Surveys and Level 3 Building Surveys. The right level depends on the property’s age, condition, construction and complexity, and we are happy to talk it through and match the inspection to the building before you book.
Specialist Building Inspections
Where a property raises a particular concern, a specialist inspection gives a more focused assessment. These include damp, mould, timber, thermal imaging, drone and other building-condition inspections, each looking closely at the cause of a single issue rather than the property as a whole, with clear guidance on what to do next.
Energy & Property Performance
We also provide thermal imaging and retrofit assessments, helping owners understand how a property performs and plan sensible improvements. These reviews show where heat and efficiency are being lost, so any upgrade work is based on evidence rather than guesswork or assumption.
Commercial Property Surveys
Our commercial property survey services cover offices, shops, industrial units and mixed-use premises, with a focus on condition. Whether you are buying, leasing or looking after the building, the report walks you through its current state, the defects worth knowing about, and the upkeep worth budgeting for.
- Why Choose Us
Why Choose Fitzgerald Surveying Services?
Choosing a surveyor is an important part of understanding a property’s condition. We combine independent surveying, RICS home survey services and specialist inspection capability, with a focus on clear reporting and direct client communication.
Family-Run & Independent
An independent, family-run practice that reports solely in your interest, with no involvement from lenders or estate agents.
RICS Surveying Services
Condition Surveys, Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys carried out in line with the RICS Home Survey Standard for different property needs.
Clear Reports in Plain English
Findings set out in clear, practical language, so you can understand the property’s condition and decide what to do next.
Direct Communication With Your Surveyor
You can speak directly to the surveyor who inspected the property and talk the findings through afterwards.
Modern Diagnostic Equipment
Thermal imaging, drone inspection and damp detection are used where they add real value to the assessment.
Residential & Commercial Services
Home surveys, specialist inspections and building survey services delivered by one independent practice.
- Survey Process
How Our Surveying Service Works
Whether you need a home survey or a specialist property inspection, we keep the process straightforward from your first enquiry through to the completed report. The exact inspection varies by service, but the main stages stay the same.
STEP 1
Tell Us About the Property
Send us the property details and the type of survey you need. If you are unsure, we will help you decide.
STEP 2
Choose the Appropriate Service
We confirm the right survey for the property and provide a fixed quote before anything is booked.
STEP 3
Inspection by Our Surveyor
A qualified surveyor attends and inspects the accessible areas within the agreed scope of the service.
STEP 4
Receive Your Report
You receive a detailed report in clear language, with photographs, and can discuss the findings with your surveyor.
Where We Provide Our Surveying Services
We provide property survey services across an established South East England coverage area and a growing London operation.
South East England
Our South East coverage includes Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire and Berkshire, with dedicated pages for local towns.
Buckinghamshire
Hertfordshire
London
Our London coverage is organised into West, North-West and South-West London, so you can find the area relevant to you.
West London
Stucco terraces and mansion flats through Notting Hill, Kensington and Holland Park, alongside conversions and suburban homes out towards Ealing and Uxbridge.
North-West London
Hampstead and Highgate period houses, Maida Vale mansion blocks and the Metroland semis running through Wembley, Harrow, Pinner and Stanmore.
South-West London
Riverside and period property across Richmond, Kew, Barnes, Putney and Fulham, from Victorian terraces and conversions to newer developments.
- Case Studies
Property Surveying Case Studies
Real examples of our surveying and inspection work across a range of property types and locations, from Homebuyers and Condition Surveys to damp investigations with thermal imaging and drone-assisted inspections.
Fitzgerald Surveying Services was instructed to undertake an RICS Level 3 Building Survey of a substantial property in Buckinghamshire. The inspection identified matters that required specialist investigation before the client could properly assess the purchase, leading us to coordinate both a CCTV drainage survey and a structural engineer’s inspection on the client’s behalf. As a RICS building surveyor in Buckinghamshire, we regularly carry out Level 3 building surveys on larger and more complex homes like this one.
Fitzgerald Surveying Services was instructed by the prospective purchaser to undertake an RICS Level 3 Building Survey of a substantial detached residence in Kensington. Although constructed in 1997, the property had been carefully designed to reflect the Victorian character of the surrounding area and represented a significant purchase requiring a detailed understanding of its condition.
Fitzgerald Surveying Services was instructed by first-time buyers to undertake an RICS Level 3 Building Survey of a recently renovated house in North West London. The property presented extremely well during viewings, but the survey identified a series of defects associated with the refurbishment, including significant concerns with the external wall insulation installation.
Fitzgerald Surveying Services was instructed to undertake an RICS Level 3 Building Survey of an apartment in Notting Hill, W11. In addition to assessing the apartment itself, the inspection considered the wider building because its condition and future maintenance could have a direct financial impact on the purchaser through the leasehold service charge.
Fitzgerald Surveying Services completed a Level 2 Home Survey for a distinctive residential property in Oxfordshire. The client sought detailed insight into the building’s condition due to its non-standard features and bespoke architectural details.
Fitzgerald Surveying Services were appointed to carry out a full condition survey at Olympic Lodge in Buckinghamshire—a large multi-building accommodation complex originally constructed for athletes. Our assessment provided clear insights to inform future sale, letting or maintenance strategies.
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- FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
A property survey is an important part of understanding a building before you commit to a purchase or plan any works. These answers cover the questions we are asked most often about our surveying services and inspection options.
It depends on the property's age, condition and complexity, and how much detail you need. We are happy to advise before you book.
Level 1 Condition Surveys, Level 2 Homebuyers Surveys and Level 3 Building Surveys, together with specialist inspections and commercial surveys.
A Homebuyers Survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition. A Building Survey is more detailed and intended for older, altered, or higher-risk properties.
Damp, mould, timber, drone, thermal imaging and retrofit assessments, as well as commercial surveys.
Across South East England and London, with dedicated pages for each area.
Yes. You can discuss the property beforehand, and the surveyor who inspects it is available afterwards to talk through the findings.
Starting prices are £350 for a Condition Survey, £500 for a Homebuyers Survey and £600 for a Building Survey, all plus VAT. These are minimum starting fees, and the final price reflects the property's size, value, age, condition and complexity.
Request a quote through the website or contact us with the property details. Call 0333 2249 516 or email enquiries@fitzgeraldsurveying.co.uk.
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Need a Property Survey?
Whether you are buying, letting or investigating a specific building concern, we will recommend the right service before any visit is arranged. Tell us about the property, and we will advise on the most suitable property survey service.
63 New Road, Weston Turville, Aylesbury HP22 5QY
167-169 Great Portland St, London W1W 5PF, United Kingdom
enquiries@fitzgeraldsurveying.co.uk
0333 2249 516