Surveying your home like it's our own
It's almost your property, so know exactly what you're buying. Homebuyer surveys, building surveys and new build snagging inspections across the North East of England, with jargon-free reports and a personal debrief from your surveyor.
Surveys & fees
Every survey has a fixed fee, whatever the size or value of the home. Answer three questions below for a recommendation, then book online with 48 hours' notice, or next day for £99 extra, subject to availability. Prefer to talk it through? Call us and we'll help you choose.
For more modern homes of standard construction that aren't too big or complicated.
Fixed fee£500
Book nowFor larger, more complex, older, extended or higher-value homes, including listed buildings.
Fixed fee£700
Book nowFor buyers of a newly built home who want unfinished or poor-quality work found and put right by the developer.
Fixed fee£800
Book nowChoose a morning (9am–12pm) or afternoon (2pm–5pm) visit from the surveyor's live diary and pay securely by card.
Which survey do I need?
The process
Choose your survey, pick a date from the live diary and pay securely. Unsure which survey? Call us and we'll help you choose.
Your surveyor calls you 24 hours before the inspection to hear about any concerns.
A careful visual, non-invasive inspection by an experienced residential surveyor.
A jargon-free report, followed by a full debrief where your surveyor answers every question.
Why choose an RPSA survey
Purchasing a property is a big decision. Our job is to make it as stress-free as possible.
We're an established, fully qualified and independent residential building surveyor, and an active member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association.
FAQs
No. A mortgage valuation is for your lender and checks the property is worth the loan. It doesn't tell you about the condition of the building or what repairs are coming.
As soon as your offer is accepted. That gives you time to renegotiate or get quotes for repairs before you exchange. For a new build, book the snagging survey before you complete if you can.
No. Our inspections are visual and non-invasive. We use our experience, damp meters and what we can safely see to assess the property without damaging it.
No. Your surveyor calls you the day before to talk through any concerns, and you get a full debrief once the report is ready.
Many buyers use the report to renegotiate the price, ask the seller to carry out repairs, or get specialist quotes before deciding. The colour-coded ratings show which items matter most.
Yes. We survey all residential properties, including listed buildings. A Building Survey is usually the right choice for these.
Get a quote
We'll come back with a personalised quote and help you choose the right survey.
Quote request
Tell us your name, the property address, the survey you're considering and anything we should know. We'll reply with a fee and help you pick the right survey.
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