Level 1 · RICS Home Survey

A basic condition report for modern, conventional homes.

The most economical RICS Home Survey. A basic visual inspection presented with clear traffic-light ratings — ideal for newer, conventional properties in apparently good order.

Best suited to

  • Newer properties in good condition
  • Conventional construction (brick, block, tile)
  • Buyers who need reassurance, not detailed repair advice

What's included

  • Visual inspection of the property's main elements
  • Traffic-light condition ratings for each element
  • Summary of risks and matters for your legal adviser
  • Concise report written in plain English

A note from the practice

A Level 1 survey is deliberately basic and limited in scope. It does not include repair advice, repair costings or maintenance guidance. For period, altered or older properties, we usually recommend a Level 2 or Level 3 survey instead.