Regulated by RICS · Herts, Bucks, Beds & NW London
Clear home surveys, with a drone view of the roof on Level 3
Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys, snagging, structural and drone inspections, carried out by Andrew Parker AssocRICS MCIOB. Clear prices, clear reports and a surveyor you can talk to.
- Fixed prices by property value, including VAT
- Level 3 includes a drone roof inspection where flight is permitted
- Reports typically within 5 working days, or 2 with express
- Regulated by RICS, with independent complaints redress through CEDR
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Surveys and inspections
Fixed prices by property value, including VAT. For banded surveys, the price shown for your property value is the price you pay; any travel supplement is added before you book.
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Level 3 Building Survey
Our most detailed survey, for older, larger, altered or unusual homes. Drone roof inspection included where flight is permitted.
from £550drone included£695 for a home worth £400k to £500k
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Level 2 Home Survey
For conventional homes in reasonable condition. Clear condition ratings and advice, without a valuation.
from £440£525 for a home worth £400k to £500k
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New-build snagging inspection
A room-by-room check of a new home, so the developer can put things right.
from £440£530 for a home worth £400k to £500k
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Schedule of condition
A dated photographic record of condition before a lease, or before building work next door.
from £440£605 for a home worth £400k to £500k
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Damp and timber survey
Independent advice on damp and timber defects. We do not sell treatments.
from £495£605 for a home worth £400k to £500k
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Specific structural inspection
A focused inspection of one issue, such as cracking, movement or a removed wall.
from £360
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General structural inspection
A structural inspection of the whole building, from foundations to roof.
from £495
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Drone roof inspection
Roof, chimney and gutter inspection from the air, with annotated images.
from £225
Level 2 or Level 3?
Both follow the RICS Home Survey Standard and use the same condition ratings, so you can see at a glance what needs attention.
3: serious or urgent. 2: repair or replace, not urgent. 1: no repair currently needed. NI: not inspected.
A Level 3 goes further: it explains what is wrong, why, and what to do about it, and it includes a drone view of the roof where flight is permitted.
| Feature | Level 2 Home Survey | Level 3 Building Survey |
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| Best for | Conventional homes in reasonable condition | Older, larger, altered, unusual or run-down homes |
| Inspection | Visual inspection of the parts that can be seen and safely reached | A more detailed inspection, looking more closely at concealed areas where safe and practical |
| Roof | From ground level and accessible vantage points. Drone images optional | Drone roof inspection included where flight is permitted |
| Report | Condition ratings (1, 2, 3) with concise advice | Condition ratings plus defects explained: likely causes, repair options and what happens if left |
| Repair costs | Not included | Budget costs for some repairs where they can reasonably be estimated |
| Valuation | Not included | Not included |
| Price | from £440 | from £550 |
How it works
We reply to every enquiry within 2 working hours, Monday to Friday.
Get your price
Choose the survey and enter the property value and postcode. The price includes VAT and any travel supplement.
Book and sign
Confirm your booking and sign our terms online. You can cancel within 14 days.
Inspection
Andrew inspects the property. For a Level 3 we check the airspace and the weather and fly the drone where permitted.
Your report
We invoice you after the inspection, and issue the report once it is paid: typically within 5 working days of the inspection, or 2 with the express option.
Talk it through
We offer you a call with the surveyor to go through the findings and your next steps.
From our survey reports
We know how homes here were built
We have analysed 1,156 of our own reports to map the age and construction of the homes we survey, district by district, including non-standard systems such as No-Fines concrete, PRC and cross-wall construction.
For estate agents and conveyancers
Clear prices your buyers can see before they call, inspections booked quickly, and reports typically within 5 working days. With your client's permission, we tell you when the inspection is booked and when the report is issued.
Where we work
Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and north-west London. Addresses more than 25 miles in a straight line from our base in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 8PF) have a £45 travel supplement, which the calculator adds.
Common questions
How are your prices worked out?
Most of our prices are fixed by the value of the property, in bands, and include VAT. Specific and general structural inspections and standalone drone roof inspections have a starting price, and we confirm a fixed fee before you book. Homes above our top value band are quoted individually. See our prices page for current figures.
Do your prices include VAT?
Yes. Every price on our website includes VAT. The total shown by our price calculator already includes any travel supplement for your address and any optional extras you choose, such as the express report or drone images. See our prices page for details.
Do you charge for travel?
Only for addresses more than about 25 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead, where a travel supplement applies. The price calculator works this out from your postcode and adds it for you. For properties further afield, contact us and we will confirm whether we can help, and any travel cost, before you book.
Who carries out the inspection?
Andrew Parker AssocRICS MCIOB, the Responsible Principal of DBISS. He is an Associate member of RICS and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building. Andrew is our only surveyor, so the surveyor who inspects your property signs your report. DBISS is regulated by RICS, so the surveyor who inspects your property is the one who signs your report.
How long does the inspection take?
It depends on the size, age and condition of the property and on the type of inspection. A small modern flat takes much less time than a large period house with outbuildings. We can give you an idea of the timing when you book.