Survey enquiry — InHouse Survey

Let's start with you

Tell us who you are and how to reach you. We'll use this to prepare your proposal and keep you informed.

First name

Surname

Email address

Phone number

Your address (for correspondence)

How did you hear about us? (optional)

Step 1 of 4

The property

Tell us about the property you're purchasing. This determines the right survey level and your fee estimate.

Property address

Property listing URL (Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket — lets us pull floorplan, photos, and description straight into the briefing)

Property type

Approximate year built

Bedrooms

Asking price (as listed)

Agreed purchase price (if offer accepted)

Sale conditions or notes (cash purchase, quick completion, chain position, tenure concerns, etc.)

Survey level

Home Survey — Level 2

from £695

RICS standard for most pre-2000 properties in reasonable condition. Condition ratings, cost estimates, legal matters. Our most popular service.

Building Survey — Level 3

from £995

For older, extended, or unusual properties. Full structural assessment, exposed elements, and invasive investigation where agreed.

Estate agent (optional)

Agent contact (optional)

Step 2 of 4

Your requirements

Help us prepare. Your concerns go directly into the surveyor's briefing before the inspection.

Anything specific you'd like us to look at? (optional)

Anything you noticed on viewings or in the listing? (optional)

Optional add-ons

✓

Drone roof inspection

High-resolution aerial survey of roof, chimneys, and gutters. Eliminates roof-access limitations.

+£175

✓

Thermal imaging

Identifies heat loss, cold bridges, concealed damp, and missing insulation not visible to the eye.

+£225

✓

Video walkthrough

Narrated site video with the report. Useful if you couldn't attend or want to revisit key findings.

+£150

✓

Costed schedule of works

Contractor-ready schedule with specifications and budget figures. Useful for negotiation and planning.

+£125

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Project advice consultation

60-minute post-report discussion on priorities, contractor management, and improvement planning.

+£150

This report is produced with AI-assisted drafting — reviewed and signed off by a RICS Chartered Surveyor. Learn more in the proposal →

Estimated fee (inc. VAT)

£695

Subject to surveyor confirmation · payable before report release

Step 3 of 4

Preparing your proposal…

Reviewing property details
Assessing survey scope
Calculating fee estimate
Building your proposal document

Your survey proposal

Read carefully before accepting. Once authorised, we will contact you to confirm your inspection date within 24 hours.

InHouse Survey

Survey proposal

Private & Confidential
RICS Regulated Practice

14 Birkdale Road
Sheffield

Prepared for Laura Charlesworth

Scope of survey

This Home Survey — Level 2 is carried out by a Chartered Building Surveyor in accordance with the RICS Home Survey Standard (November 2020) and covers all accessible elements of the building, grounds, and services on the date of inspection.

Service	Standard	Your survey
Element-by-element condition ratings (CR1 / CR2 / CR3)	✓	✓
Construction summary — "Your Property" section	—	✓
4-step defect analysis (element / defect / risk / advice)	✓	✓
Indicative repair cost estimates	✓	✓
Consumer verdict — should you proceed?	—	✓
Era-specific contextual insights	—	✓
Risk summary — building, grounds, people	✓	✓
Matters for legal advisors	✓	✓
Drone roof inspection	—	—
Thermal imaging survey	—	—
Video walkthrough	—	—
Costed schedule of works	—	—
Project advice consultation (60 min)	—	—

Fee

Fee includes VAT. Payable in full before the report is released. Your inspection date will be confirmed within 24 hours of acceptance.

What the inspection cannot cover

Floor coverings are not lifted; furniture is not moved without the occupier's agreement
Services — gas, electricity, heating, drainage — are visually inspected only and are not tested or commissioned
Roofs are inspected from ground level and/or a surveyor's ladder up to 3m; upper surfaces may not be fully visible unless drone inspection is included
Roof spaces are accessed from the hatch only where safe boarding and walkways are in place
Secured panels, electrical faceplates, and gas appliance covers are not removed
Intermittent service faults may not be apparent on the day of inspection
Areas that are inaccessible on the day are noted in the report with recommendations for further investigation

This survey is not a warranty

The report records conditions observed on the day of inspection. It does not constitute a warranty or guarantee. It does not protect you against defects that were concealed, not yet manifest, or not disclosed by the vendor. Vendors are not legally obliged to disclose known defects. Some issues are deliberately hidden by fresh decoration, furniture, or restricted access. Purchasing property carries inherent risk; this survey reduces but cannot eliminate that risk.

Vendor disclosure and concealment risk

The vendor or their agent may be present during the inspection. If specific areas were made inaccessible or recently redecorated before the visit, this will be noted in the report. Raise any concerns about deliberate concealment with your solicitor before exchange.

Terms of engagement

The survey and report are carried out by InHouse Survey, operating to the RICS Home Survey Standard (November 2020). The appointed surveyor is RICS Regulated and holds current Professional Indemnity Insurance
These terms are accepted when you authorise the survey below. Instructions will not be acted upon until authorisation is received
The report is prepared solely for the named client's use in connection with their proposed purchase of the property. No liability is accepted to any third party who relies upon it
InHouse Survey's liability is limited to the fee paid, except where professional negligence is established through a formal complaints process
Where access is refused or restricted by the vendor or occupier, the limitation will be noted clearly in the report and further investigation recommended
Professional Indemnity records are retained for a minimum of 15 years in compliance with RICS requirements
Complaints: InHouse Survey operates an RICS-compliant complaints handling procedure. Details are available on request. Unresolved complaints may be referred to the RICS Dispute Resolution Service
Governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts

How we use AI — RICS disclosure (effective March 2026)

Our reports are produced with AI-assisted drafting. The AI compiles narrative sections from the surveyor's structured inspection data, drawing on RICS guidance, era-specific building knowledge, and comparable case context to produce client-facing documentation that is clear, thorough, and consistent. AI does not inspect the property and does not replace professional judgement — it handles the writing; the surveyor handles everything else. Every section is reviewed, edited where necessary, and explicitly approved by the appointed RICS Chartered Surveyor before the report is released. A full audit trail — AI draft, surveyor edits, and final approved version — is retained for a minimum of 15 years in compliance with RICS PI requirements.

Accept and authorise

By entering your full name below, you confirm you have read and understood the scope, limitations, and terms set out in this proposal, and you authorise InHouse Survey to proceed with the inspection. The fee stated above will be payable before the report is released.

Full name

Laura Charlesworth

Ref: IH-2026-0043