How easy is it to get an instant quote for a home survey?
Most chartered surveyors offer home survey quotes on an individual basis. For almost all companies, this makes sense. Many factors contribute to the final price, such as the location, square footage and property type. A fixed price for a Valuation, Level Two, or Level Three RICS Home Survey would mean some people massively overpay while others spend much less.
At GB Home Surveys, we’ve decided to take a different approach. You can now get an instant quote online using our calculator tool, without having to leave any personal details until you book. This takes all the relevant information from you regarding the property, generating an on-the-spot quote for our services. Interested? Follow the link to the homepage to get started.
We’re the only chartered surveyors in the UK to offer this approach, to make it as quick and easy as possible for you to get an instant quote without having to leave your details.
Of course, if you have any questions about your quote, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to explain how it’s calculated and the precise survey type you’re paying for.
This article will address how easy it is to get an instant quote for a home survey. It’s pretty easy to get one from any company – simply drop them an email. However, at GB Home Surveys, we can give you an instant online quote right now.
What influences the price of a RICS Home Survey?
There’s a reason why RICS home surveyors don’t have a blanket-bombing approach to quotes. Every house we inspect and report on is different, with varying things to consider. You might also want anything from a range of services we or other chartered surveyors offer.
Here are just a few different factors influencing the price of a home survey:
- RICS Home Survey type – RICS, the UK (and beyond) governing body for all chartered surveyors, defines the types of home survey a customer can ask for very simply. At GB Home Surveys, we offer Valuation (Level One), Home Survey Level Two, and Home Survey Level Three options. ‘Higher-level’ surveys are more detailed and, as a result, take more time.
- House size (square footage) – larger houses have more parts to inspect and therefore take longer. For example, a surveyor will need less time to thoroughly look through an 800-square-foot terraced home than a 1,500-square-foot detached property.
- Property age – the older the home, the more carefully it must be inspected. In eras gone by, the building regulations we now have didn’t exist. It, therefore, makes sense to triple-check everything’s still in safe working condition.
How quickly can you get a surveyor?
The speed with which you can instruct a surveyor really depends on the individual company you’re contacting.
GB Home Surveys always aims to be inspecting your property within a few working days. We then do our utmost to get the PDF report across to you within a week of that date.
We’re well aware that house buying is a stressful process. However, do your best to keep a level head. The market pressures may entice you to rush into getting the fastest survey available. Instead, we’d advise waiting a day or two and collecting as much information as possible before making a decision.
How does GB Home Surveys’ instant quote calculator work?
Head to our homepage and scroll down slightly to the section, ‘Not sure what home survey you need?’ We’ve lined up the three RICS home surveys we offer (Valuation, Level Two and Level Three). You’ll see a button within these individual boxes reading, ‘Get a quote’. Select this, and it’ll take you to the quote calculator page.
The calculator contains three sections:
- Property address
- Property details (you’ll get your quote at the bottom of this page)
- Your details (optional!)
Enter the details to the best of your ability. You’ll be given a quote at the end of the second page, which we’ll endeavour to stick to (provided the information was all entered correctly). We also have a price match guarantee. Found another chartered surveyor who offers their services for less? We’ll do everything we can to lower our price to match it.
We’re the only service in the market to offer an instant quote for a home survey without the need to leave your personal or contact details. Please head on over and take a look – it’s always completely obligation-free.
A home survey is an essential part of buying a new home. It provides reassurance against common property problems and means you can be sure you’re paying the right amount.
GB Home Surveys is a team of RICS-registered, highly experienced and qualified chartered surveyors. We can be found right across the South-West, Cotswolds, South Wales and the Midlands. If you’d like to get in touch regarding a property inspection, feel free to contact us via email (contact@gbhomesurveys.co.uk) or phone at 03333 600 685! Alternatively, head straight to the quote calculator to get an instant online quote. We look forward to working with you.
How quickly can you get a surveyor?
The speed with which you can instruct a surveyor really depends on the individual company you’re contacting.
GB Home Surveys always aims to be inspecting your property within a few working days. We then do our utmost to get the PDF report across to you within a week of that date.
We’re well aware that house buying is a stressful process. However, do your best to keep a level head. The market pressures may entice you to rush into getting the fastest survey available. Instead, we’d advise waiting a day or two and collecting as much information as possible before making a decision.
