Level 2+ Building Surveys fOr property in Islington

The purpose of a survey is to investigate a property and inform you of the condition of the building, highlighting any major concerns so as to minimise risk and provide peace of mind.

Our Level 2+ Building Survey is a bespoke report that highlights, and provides insight into, major defects as well as potential maintenance issues, remedies, associated timescales, and an estimated budget for repairs. It covers the main structural elements of a property, but excludes cosmetic items such as sanitary and kitchen fittings. Because it is bespoke to the property, we can also include advice relating to potential extensions or alterations if required. 

The high standard of service and advice that we provide can help you reduce risk and protect your investment in a residential property in Islington.

To find out more, request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building Survey, call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our enquiry form.

What's included in a Level 2+ Building Survey?

• Detailed visual inspection of property
• Legal considerations
• Short term maintenance concerns
• Structural assessment of property
• Condition assessment of property
• Boundaries and outside issues - Basic visual inspection
• Permanent attached outbuilding inspection
• Detached outbuilding inspection - Structural concerns only
• Decoration, fixtures and fittings appraisal - Major defects only
• Energy efficiency improvement advice
• Describe potential hidden defects
• Minimises further investigations
• Cost advice for short term defects

The detail included in our bespoke Level 2+ Building Surveys will allow you to make a well informed decision on your property purchase. You may decide to negotiate a price reduction to address costs to repair defects or even  reconsider your purchase. 

We do not generally consider the sale price, rather the complexity of the building and the estimated time needed to thoroughly inspect the property, consider any defects and issue a report.

Although we cannot guarantee a reduction in sale price, most of our clients use the findings of our report in negotiations with the vendor. You may find that the reduction in the price of the property more than covers the cost of the survey. Even if the vendors are unwilling to adjust their price, you can make a more informed decision about your purchase. 

To request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building Survey, call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our enquiry form.

Our surveys are not just a ‘tick in the box’ exercise, they are tailored to the property and to meet your specific requirements. The high standard of service and advice that we provide can help you reduce risk and protect your property investment.

• Qualified surveyors - All of our surveys are carried out by RICS accredited, qualified surveyors.
• Time on site - We always make sure we allow the right amount of time on-site to carry out a thorough survey.
• Detailed reports - Our detailed, thorough reports cover everything you need to allow you to make an informed decision on how to proceed with your property purchase.
• Reflection time - Our reports are not rushed and issued on the day they are produced to allow sufficient reflection time before the report is delivered, which is a requirement of RICS.
• Quality assurance - All our survey reports are peer reviewed internally by a second highly qualified surveyor.
• After care service - We speak to clients before and after producing our survey reports and are available to discuss findings and answer any questions they might have after the report has been issued.

Just under four miles from central London, Islington lies in Zone 2, offering residents an easy commute, as well as access to trendy coffee shops and elegant bistros. It is arguably the best burough in London for Georgian and Victorian properties. However, their popularity means homes like these can sometimes be in short supply. 

House prices in Islington have an overall average of £831,550 in 2024. Flats, the most common type of property, sold for an with an average price of £644,149 while semi-detached homes sold for an average of approximately £2 million. Given these figures, ensuring the structural integrity of a property before purchase is crucial to avoid unexpected additional repair costs.

With extensive knowledge and experience, our Gray’s Inn surveyors can provide expert advice to support anyone looking to purchase a property in and around London.

Our well-established practice is renowned for its honest approach and clear, concise advice. We are also a proud member of RICS, helping assure you receive the highest standards of professional support.

To find out more, request a quote, or arrange a Level 2+ Building Survey, call 0204 548 9835, email or complete our enquiry form.