Compare Homebuyer Surveys in Liverpool
Moving House in Liverpool? Save Up To 70% On Your RICS Level 2 Survey
Looking for a surveyor in Liverpool? We’ve helped numerous homebuyers find a residential surveyor in the city over the last year.
When it comes to residential property, Liverpool has an eclectic mix of modern homes, new builds and flats, alongside older, historical homes such as Victorian terraced housing and Georgian townhouses. These older homes, in particular, will require a more thorough RICS Level 3 Survey, which can be arranged through our surveying partners. Newer homes are suited to a RICS Level 2 Survey, which can give a general overview of the home.
We can connect you with up to 6 of Liverpool’s best property surveyors, all of whom are verified by our dedicated business team before joining us as a partner.
Our Liverpool Chartered Surveyors
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Camsure Homes
The Thatch, 3 Dock Lane, Cambridge, CB25 9JF
Based in Cambridge, Camsure Homes provide our RICS homebuyer report (Level 2 Survey), building survey (level 3 Survey) and valuation across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and parts of Bedfordshire.
based on 69 reviews"They organised The viewing directly with the Estate agent. The report was sent on time and very detailed."
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Mason Wright Associates
245 Woolton Road, Liverpool, L16 8NA
Mason Wright Associates are a reliable and trusted RICS chartered surveyor. We are proud to offer a RICS Home Survey Level 2 and RICS Home Survey Level 2.
based on 1 review"I found it on this siteWas amazing the person wrote 85 pages on the survey"
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Cosey Homes Chartered Surveyors
Unit 2, Craig Court, Standish Street, St Helens, WA10 1GJ
Cosey Homes Chartered Surveyors are a RICS registered chartered surveying company. First established in 2003, we have carried out thousands of property surveys all over the country.
based on 6 reviews"Outstanding service and report that has saved us thousands on structural defects of a property that we were so nearly cosmetically seduced by. Thank you!"
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Danu Commercial Management Consultancy Ltd
Liscard Business Centre, 212 Liscard Road, Wallasey, CH44 5TN
Danu Commercial Management Consultancy Ltd are a company of Chartered Surveyors with over 20 years of experience in residential surveying services, specialising in RICS Home Survey Level 2 and 3.
based on 5 reviews"Very professional, affordable and quick "
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I AM Surveyors
44 High Street , Sutton Coldfield , Birmingham, B72 1UJ
Based in Birmingham, I AM Surveyors are a firm of chartered surveyors providing property surveys across Coventry, Birmingham, Crewe and Wolverhampton.
based on 8 reviews"I Am Surveyors did an very good job and provided a comprehensive report. I was able to book a survey date quickly and received the report within the timelines given. However I did find it difficult to get in contact with them before and after the survey date. Eventually I did receive a call from the surveyor who answered all my questions in detail. "
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AMS Surveyors
20 Maregreen Road, Liverpool, L4 1AA
AMS Surveyors are a local independent professional removals firm operating across the Liverpool area.
based on 4 reviews"Highly recommended! Very good communication! Value for money and straight forward. We were looking for a quick survey and Andrea had quickest availability and best price. the report was done very quickly and she was very happy to answer some questions for us afterwards. Would definitely keep her contact for future use!!"
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Complete Home Surveys Ltd
92 London Road, Liverpool, L3 5NW
Complete Home Surveys Ltd are an independent firm of chartered surveyors and registered valuers. Our main priority is providing our clients with trustworthy, honest and professional advice in relation to residential property.
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Countrywide Home Surveys
Title Absolute Ltd, Broadhurst House, Manchester, M1 6EU
With over 450 in-house RICS qualified surveyors, Countrywide Home Surveys operates one of the largest, most trusted property surveying and valuation practices in the UK.
based on 52 reviews"Very good customer service price was very competitive and the turnaround between survey and producing the report was excellent"
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Curran & Co Surveyors Ltd
The Oaks 3, Village Road, Wirral, CH48 3JN
Curran & Co Surveyors Ltd are a small, family-run firm of Building Surveyors based in Merseyside, covering the Liverpool and Chester areas.
based on 4 reviews"I found this company through the "Compare My Move website" when I made a query for an RICS 2 survey. The first thing that catch my eye was Sheryl's quotation, unlike the other 5 companies it was not a generic response. She already had checked the property online and provided some insight. An expeditious survey was followed by a detailed but easy-to-understand report full of pictures and hints. It was very easy to get in touch with Sheryl during the whole process and when I had any questions, all were answered diligently. I would absolutely use Curran & Co. Surveyors again and recommend them to anyone who needs an RICS survey and property valuation."
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AMS Surveys
171 Longridge Drive, Bootle, L30 1RA
AMS Surveys is a RICS regulated Chartered Building Surveying Practice offering our services across Chester, Liverpool, Preston, Warrington and Wigan.
based on 1 review"So happy with AMS Surveys service very fast turn around and great customer service report was very detailed. Thanks so much will deffo recommend to people "
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Swift Home Surveys and Valuations Ltd
First Floor suite 1a Rossett Busines Village,, Llyndir Lane,, Rossett,, LL12 0AY
Swift Home Surveys and Valuations Ltd provide efficient, friendly and professional surveying services to help with your house sale or purchase. We offer comprehensive and easy-to-read RICS Valuations and Level 2 Surveys.
based on 9 reviews"Excellent service, quick to respond, available the same week and provided the report on the same day as he did the survey. It was a very comprehensive report with hundreds of pictures. Would use again and most definitely recommend."
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Dunham Hale Chartered Surveyors
The Stables, 213 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9TB
Dunham Hale Chartered Surveyors provide regulated RICS Home Surveys and Specialist Surveying Services. We serve customers across Manchester, Oldham, Bolton, Crewe, Stockport, Wigan and Warrington.
based on 1 review"Online and asked for a quote along with 4 or 5 other firms "
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RES Property Surveyors
140 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1N 2SW
Here at RES Property Surveyors, we are a professional surveying company. As a RICS-registered company, we can help you with all your surveying needs. We are based in London and provide our services in areas including Southall, Croydon, Liverpool and Chester.Providing a high-quality service is at the heart of our business, and our expert surveyors are on hand to answer all your queries and questions. We offer a variety of tailored property services, and each service we provide best suits each specific client.
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Environ Property Consultants Limited
2-4 Church Street, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9SU
Environ Property Consultants Limited are a professional surveying company based in Newton-Le-Williows. We cover Liverpool, Warrington and Wigan to assist clients will all theory surveying needs.We understand the importance of having a survey completed in a timely manner and to a high standard. Being a member of RICS emphasises our high standards, and you can rest assured knowing you will receive excellent service from us.
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Edward Shepherd Associates Ltd
3 Fallow Corner Drove, Manea, March, PE15 0LT
Edward Shepherd Associates Limited are a team of surveyors based in March, Cambridgeshire.
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RI Building Surveying
57 Beechwood Road, Saltney, Chester, CH4 8TN
Here at RI Building Surveying, we are a professional surveying company. We cover Crewe, Chester, Liverpool and Warrington. Having years of experience in the field, we provide assistance with all your home surveying needs.Being RICS approved, you can be rest assured knowing that we cover all the necessary details. We use the latest technology to assist us with our surveying checks, such as drones and thermal cameras. This ensures we are providing you with the most accurate and reliable information about the property you want to purchase.
based on 1 review"Very please to go with this company, helped me to find the best date for survey to accommodate our short timeframe. Very detailed and promt results. Very helpful afterwards with all the questions I've had."
FAQs About Surveying in Liverpool
Compare My Move has created this guide with a combination of research and our own data, answering any questions concerning surveying in Liverpool. Our data shows that the most common type of survey is a RICS Level 2 Survey, despite the large number of historic homes which would be better suited to a RICS Level 3 Survey.
We’ve also looked at the risk of subsidence and what your surveyor will be able to report back to you. Japanese Knotweed is a great issue in the city, causing problems for both buyers and sellers. To save time and money, make sure you use our form to compare Liverpool surveying quotes.
What Are the Most Popular Surveys in Liverpool?
Compare My Move’s data found that, overall, our users opted for the RICS Level 2 Survey for their potential property purchase in Liverpool. Despite the age of much of the housing in Liverpool, only 12.82% of users organised a RICS Level 3 Survey on a terraced home.
RICS Level 3 Surveys are strongly recommended for homes over 100 years old and in less than perfect condition. Much of the terraced housing in Liverpool will be of this age or older, with many of these requiring modernisation and repair work.
However, RICS Level 2 Surveys proved more popular for this type of housing, with 28.21% of users opting for this type of survey for a terraced home. Furthermore, 27.69% of users organised a RICS Level 2 Survey on semi-detached homes and 9.23% on detached homes. In comparison, 13.85% of Compare My Move customers opted for a RICS Level 3 Survey on a semi-detached property, with just 2.56% doing so for a detached home.
Flats, many of which are more modern structures in the city, showed the least amount of RICS Level 2 Surveys across the board in Liverpool, with 5.64% of users hiring a surveyor for this type of survey and 3.59% hiring a Building Surveyor.
What Types of Historical Architecture Does Liverpool Have?
The City of Liverpool is also home to 2,500 listed buildings and 36 conservation areas protecting 19,000 properties. You will need permission if you plan on carrying out works to properties within a conservation area.
A common sight throughout the City of Liverpool and the surrounding areas are Victorian terraced houses. Some of the most notable of these are found in the Welsh Streets of Toxteth. Originally built by Welsh workers to house Welsh migrants, the streets were named after villages and landmarks in Wales. Many of these homes had fallen into disrepair but have since been renovated. Nevertheless, for homes of this age, a RICS Level 3 Survey is highly recommended.
A full RICS Level 3 Survey will give an overview of the condition of the home and highlight any work which is required. The terraced homes and Georgian townhouses of Liverpool will have been modernised and renovated to meet today’s standards and it is essential that you ensure that this work was done correctly and has not damaged the structure or makeup of the property.
For the more modern buildings throughout Liverpool, such as luxury flats and new builds, built to house the increasing population of young professionals, graduates and families, a RICS Level 2 Survey will suffice.
| Listed Buildings | 2,500 |
| Conservation Areas | 36 |
| New Build Sales* | 22 |
| Existing Property Sales* | 262 |
*Based on data for 2023
Is Subsidence an Issue in Liverpool?
A map of UK subsidence hotspots by Geobear has revealed that large areas of Liverpool are at risk of subsidence, including both the city centre and the surrounding areas. Subsidence occurs when the ground beneath a property becomes unstable, either due to natural subsidence, such as topography or weather or by non-natural subsidence such as industry.
As one of the key cities during the Industrial Revolution, industry over the years will have had an impact on the land in Liverpool. Liverpool has the fastest-growing city centre, with the population increasing 181% between 2002 and 2015 according to data from the Office of National Statistics. With many of the city's buildings in such close proximity and an increase in development and population, the foundations of the city centre are being put under increasing pressure.
There are, however, no active mines in the City of Liverpool, so it will be unlikely that your surveyor will suggest organising a mining report on your future home. Furthermore, there is a low risk of properties being built on clay soil, which can also result in subsidence and damage to property.
Nevertheless, a surveyor will be able to tell you if subsidence is an issue for the property you are looking to purchase, in addition to any subsidence which has taken place in the past and the impact it had on the home. Proceeding with a property purchase without analysis of the risk of subsidence could potentially result in costly repairs further down the line.
Is Japanese Knotweed a Concern in Liverpool?
A high-density urban area such as Liverpool, with residential, commercial and development spaces in close proximity, not to mention a large and busy port, has meant that Japanese Knotweed has become a significant issue in the city. A heatmap of Japanese Knotweed infestations across the UK created by Environet shows that there is a large presence of the plant in the city and neighbouring areas.
Japanese Knotweed, otherwise known as Fallopia Japonica, was originally brought to Kew Gardens in London as an ornamental plant and was initially loved by plant enthusiasts. Once the plant was sold commercially across the UK, however, it became clear just how destructive it could be to both land and property.
Today, Japanese Knotweed costs the UK around £150 million a year to treat and can reduce the value of a property by 10%. As a result, many lenders can and will refuse a mortgage for a home with an infestation. For this reason alone, hiring a surveyor to identify any trace of the plant on the land and neighbouring grounds is an essential part of the house buying process, especially in the Liverpool area.
Your surveyor will be able to identify if Japanese Knotweed is present on the land in which the property you are looking to buy resides. They will also be able to inform you if it is found on neighbouring grounds and whether this could become an issue for you. Japanese Knotweed can be treated, but it is essential that you are aware of the severity of any infestations on the property you want to purchase.
