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RICS Home Surveys in Chichester
Independent Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys for period, modern and village properties across Chichester and the surrounding area.
Local, property-specific advice
Chichester combines historic city-centre buildings, Georgian and Victorian terraces, inter-war houses, post-war estates, modern developments and a wide range of village properties. Older homes may have been altered over several generations, while newer properties can still present issues involving roofs, drainage, insulation, workmanship and later additions.
Your survey is carried out personally by Steven Lewis AssocRICS, DipSurv, RICS Registered Valuer. The inspection and report are tailored to the property’s age, construction, condition and your particular concerns rather than relying on a generic checklist.
Level 2 or Level 3?
A RICS Level 2 Home Survey is generally suited to conventional properties in reasonable condition. It uses condition ratings to highlight defects, repairs and matters requiring further investigation.
A RICS Level 3 Building Survey provides more detailed analysis and is normally more appropriate for older, larger, altered, unusual or poorly maintained homes, or where significant renovation is planned.
Focused defect reports
Where the concern relates to a particular problem rather than the whole property, a focused defect report may be appropriate. Typical instructions include flat-roof defects, leaks from main roofs, cracking, dampness and condensation.
Reports are normally issued within three working days, and a verbal overview is provided following the inspection.
Real inspection examples
These Knowledge Hub articles show the type of defects identified during residential inspections and explain why they matter.
Areas covered around Chichester
Fishbourne, Bosham, Tangmere, Lavant, Selsey, East Wittering, Bracklesham Bay and surrounding villages.
Coverage is not limited to the places listed. Send the property postcode or estate-agent particulars and I will confirm availability.
Buying a property in Chichester?
Send the estate-agent particulars and any specific concerns for a tailored quotation.
Request a Chichester survey quotation