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Expert RICS Property Surveys & Valuations

Protect your property investment with comprehensive surveys from RICS Chartered Surveyors. Uncover hidden defects, negotiate with confidence, and make informed decisions before you commit.

6,500

Surveys
Per Year

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Why You Need a Professional Property Survey

Your Mortgage Valuation Isn’t Protecting You

Most buyers don't realise that mortgage valuations are for the lender's benefit, not yours. Many lenders no longer even send surveyors to inspect properties. Without a proper RICS survey, you're purchasing blind - risking thousands in hidden defects and missed negotiation opportunities.

Arnold and Baldwin head office Croydon

RICS Property Surveys from Arnold & Baldwin

RICS Level 3 Building Survey

The Most Comprehensive Protection for Your Investment

Our Level 3 Building Survey provides an extensive, forensic examination of the property’s condition. This is our most detailed survey, essential for older properties, listed buildings, properties requiring renovation, and high-value investments where thorough due diligence is critical.

What You Receive:
A comprehensive report covering detailed analysis of all accessible areas including lofts, cellars, and outbuildings. Your surveyor provides in-depth defect diagnosis with repair cost guidance, maintenance planning for budget forecasting, and technical advice on any alterations or improvements you’re considering. The report includes a special section for your solicitor, highlighting legal concerns and queries to raise with the vendor.

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RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Our Most Popular Survey – Perfect for Most Residential Properties

The Level 2 HomeBuyer Report delivers professional insight in an accessible format, perfect for traditional family homes in reasonable condition. This survey suits properties built after 1960 with conventional construction, standard purchases where major works aren’t planned, and is particularly valuable for first-time buyers needing clear guidance.

What You Receive:
A systematic inspection report using an easy-to-understand traffic light rating system. Your surveyor identifies urgent repairs, serious defects, and any issues requiring further investigation. The report provides clear priorities for action and, if requested, includes a market valuation and insurance rebuild cost assessment to ensure you’re fully informed about your investment.

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Don’t take our word for it, see what our clients have to say

We've helped over 6,500 property buyers make informed decisions with confidence in the last year. Read what they have to say about their experience with Arnold & Baldwin.

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service. Survey completed quickly & was incredibly detailed. Very helpful for me when following up on issues flagged.

Melanie

July 2025

Great company

The report was very detailed and he answered all my extra questions afterwards, too. Would go with them again and would highly recommend them to anyone!

Clara Blamberger

October 2025

Really reasonable price

Excellent service, really pleased with the level 2 survey report which was detailed and had really clear photos. We also used the drone option which took clear photos of the roof areas which was useful.

Leon Fortt

September 2025

Excellent service

I would highly recommend Arnold and Baldwin to anyone needing a home survey—I’ve already recommended them to my friends.

E E Class

May 2025

Took the stress away

Impressive service and very detailed survey; very knowledgeable and clear communication.

John Jagoe

October 2025

Highly recommend

Great company! Two friends recommended them to me and I'll recommend them to others. They were prompt with setting up the survey, their comprehensive report was delivered when promised.

Delia Williams-Falokun

August 2025

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