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A chartered surveyor inspects a property and reports on its condition or value. For home buyers that usually means a RICS Home Survey — an independent assessment of defects, repairs and maintenance issues carried out before you commit to a purchase.

A RICS Level 2 Home Survey suits conventional properties in reasonable condition and covers visible defects with condition ratings. A Level 3 Building Survey (previously called a full structural survey) is more thorough and suits older, extended, altered or unusual properties.

It depends on the property's size, value, location and the survey level — Level 3 costs more than Level 2 because it is more detailed. The best way to get an accurate price is to compare quotes from several local RICS firms.

It means the firm is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and must meet its professional and ethical standards. The RICS number shown on each firm's card is its RICS office number.

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