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Overview
Surveys and structural engineering
This page covers surveys and structural engineering: home surveys and condition reports, building and land surveys, structural engineers and calculations, party wall matters, quantity surveying, land appraisal and commercial agents.
Pick the nearest job from the list in the form. If yours isn't there, choose the closest and explain what you need in the description.
Jobs you can request
Typical survey and engineering jobs
Choose one of these in the form, or pick the closest and describe what you need.
HomeBuyer Report
A survey of a home you plan to buy, with advice on defects and repairs.
RICS Condition Report
A survey describing a home's condition and noting any defects.
Building Surveyors
A detailed survey of a building, or advice on its defects and repairs.
Party Wall Matters
A surveyor for party wall notices and awards when work affects a shared wall.
Structural Engineer
An engineer to inspect cracks, movement or other structural problems.
Structural Engineer - Structural Calculations
Calculations for a beam or other structural change, such as removing a wall.
Worth knowing
Worth checking before work starts
A few rules and checks that apply to this kind of work.
Chartered surveyors
RICS says only its members and fellows may use the title chartered surveyor and the letters MRICS or FRICS. Its website has a search of its members.
Party wall disputes
In England and Wales, if you and your neighbour can't agree on party wall work, a surveyor must be appointed, jointly or one each, to agree a party wall award. You can't be your own surveyor.
Removing internal walls
In England, Building Regulations normally apply if you build or remove an internal wall, or make an opening in one.
Questions
Survey and engineering questions
My job isn't in the list. What should I choose?
Choose the closest job, then explain what you need in the description step.
What jobs can I request quotes for here?
Home surveys and condition reports, building and land surveys, structural engineers, party wall matters, quantity surveying, land appraisal and commercial agents. The full list is in the form's first step.
What is a HomeBuyer Report called now?
An RICS Level 2 Home Survey. The Condition Report is now a Level 1 Home Survey, and the Building Survey, the fullest of the three, is a Level 3.
Do I need a survey to buy a home?
In England and Wales it isn't a legal requirement. A mortgage valuation is for the lender, not you. In Scotland, the seller must arrange a Home Report.
Can I request quotes for an RICS Level 3 survey?
Yes. Choose Building Surveyors and say you need a Level 3 Home Survey in the description.
How much does a home survey cost?
It depends on the level of survey, the size, age and value of the home, and where it is. Ask each surveyor to quote for the same level, so the quotes compare.
When do I need a structural engineer rather than a surveyor?
A structural engineer designs and checks structures: a beam to replace a wall, foundations, or cracks and movement. A surveyor reports on a home's general condition. Choose Structural Engineer if you need calculations or a design.
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Four short steps: the job, when you'd like it done, a description and your details.