Trusted Expert Surveyors
in Hampton, London

A Level 2 RICS Homebuyer Report is a visual survey of accessible areas, producing a colour-coded report (green/amber/red ratings) on the condition of the property. It's best for modern, standard-construction homes in reasonable condition.

A Level 3 Building Survey (sometimes called a structural survey) is far more in-depth. Your surveyor inspects roof spaces, beneath floorboards, inside cupboards and all accessible areas. They describe the construction methods, identify defects, estimate repair costs and advise on maintenance. It's essential for older properties, unusual construction, or any home where you suspect problems. Learn more on our Services page.

The inspection itself typically takes 2–4 hours for a standard home, longer for larger or more complex properties. Our fast turnaround means you'll usually receive your detailed report within 3–5 working days of the inspection. We know how stressful property purchases can be, so we always aim to get your report to you as quickly as possible.

Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, you must serve a party wall notice on adjoining owners if you're planning certain building works — such as a loft conversion, rear extension, or any work to a shared wall or boundary fence. You need to serve notice at least two months before works begin (or one month for excavation works). If your neighbour disagrees, you'll need a party wall agreement (an 'award') drawn up by a surveyor. Our team can act as agreed surveyor for both parties, keeping costs down and the process amicable. Find out more on our Party Wall services page.

Yes. Hampton Surveyors is a RICS-regulated firm, which means we operate under the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' strict code of conduct and professional standards. Our surveyors hold accreditations from RICS, CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and RPSA (Residential Property Surveyors Association). You can check our RICS registration directly on the RICS website. This regulation gives you important protections, including access to a complaints procedure and professional indemnity insurance.

Absolutely — and it happens all the time. Our survey reports are written to be clear and usable in price negotiations. If we find significant defects, we include estimated repair costs in the report. Many of our clients use these findings to negotiate thousands of pounds off the purchase price, or to ensure the seller carries out repairs before exchange. We're always happy to talk you through the report findings and help you understand what's negotiable.

Yes — while we're based in Hampton and specialise in the local area, our RICS-regulated surveyors cover the whole of West London, South West London, Greater London and the surrounding South East region. Popular areas include Twickenham, Feltham, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond, Sunbury, East Molesey, Hampton Court and beyond. Check our Areas Covered page for a full list, or contact us to confirm we can cover your property.