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The surveyor who produces your report will be local to Swansea with knowledge of the area. We work with RICS qualified surveyors around the country who offer high quality property surveys at a great price. Surveyor Local gives you piece of mind and offers RICS HomeBuyer Reports, Building Surveys and Property Valuations.

Fast turnaround
Fast turnaround

The reports are a fast turnaround while still being accurate, so you'll have everything you need in no time.

RICS qualified
RICS qualified

You can trust our reports as they are all regulated by RICS, assuring standards and professional guidance.

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Traffic-light ratings

Each report comes with a handy traffic-light system to illustrate all aspects of the property clearly.

Chartered Surveyors in Swansea

At Surveyor Local, we aim to provide customers with the highest quality surveys with our talented team of local surveyors. With tailored expertise and detailed knowledge of properties in your location, our surveyors in Swansea are familiar with issues and defects that may affect your property. So rely on Surveyor Local and our chartered surveyors in Swansea to provide you with all of the information you could possibly need on your property.


Property Surveys in Swansea Made Easy With Surveyor Local

Are you planning to buy a property in Swansea? Then one of the first things you'll need is a property survey. Getting a property survey doesn't have to be complicated. At Surveyor Local we can help you make an informed decision about any property you plan to buy.

At Surveyor Local, we offer RICS Level 2 Surveys (HomeBuyer Reports), RICS Level 3 Surveys (Building Surveys) and Property Valuations, across the UK, offering tailored national coverage.  


Arranging a building survey in Swansea

No matter which part of this historic region you intend to purchase in, you can quickly and easily arrange the building survey you need through Surveyor Local.

From the biggest towns such as Gorseinon, Pontarddulais, Morriston, and Sketty to picturesque and historic spots like the Gower Peninsula and Llantrisant, our chartered surveyors in Swansea can handle your building survey.

We only work with surveyors in Swansea who are registered with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to guarantee the highest quality service at affordable prices.

Read on to find the answers to our most frequently asked questions about building surveys in Swansea.

Commonly Asked Questions:


What type of house survey do I need?

Each of the three RICS survey levels offers a completely different service, with different levels of inspection. Before having a property surveyed, we recommend that you have a clear grasp of what you hope to learn about your property, in order to select the correct survey level for you. Discover our property survey levels below:

RICS Level 3 Chartered Surveyors in Swansea

As most detailed and thorough of the RICS Survey Levels, a Level 3 survey is ideal for older properties built before 1900 or those built in somewhat unconventional or outdated ways. Level 3 surveys also inspect the building in its entirety, making it the preferred survey for flats and apartments, as they also take shared spaces into account. Whether it's issues with subsidence or stonework, a Level 3 surveyor in Swansea will be of great help.

RICS Level 2 Surveyors in Swansea

A Homebuyer Survey provides a general inspection of a residential property. Level 2 surveys tend to work better for homes built after 1900. They assess the condition of homes, inspecting issues like the structural integrity of the property, as well as the roofing, electricals, gas, asbestos and several other areas of the building.

Property Valuations in Swansea

If you're hoping to get a clear understanding of how much a property may be worth, a Property Valuation is the perfect survey level for you. Not responsible for inspecting defects or issues within a property, a Property Valuation simply exists to give both buyers and sellers alike an idea of the real value of a property. 


How much does a survey cost in Swansea?

Depending on the service that you require and your property's size and value, the cost of house surveys in Swansea can differ. Let us know what type of survey you need for your property and receive either a Property Valuation Quote, a RICS Level 2 Survey Quote or a RICS Level 3 Survey Quote.

What survey should I instruct for a flat in Swansea?

A full structural survey known as a Building Survey (RICS Level 3) will provide a more in-depth examination and explanation of the fabric of a building. This might be more appropriate when buying a flat or apartment because the surveyor can be asked to provide an opinion on shared areas of a property, such as the roof area, hallways and stairwells.


Will a survey inspect any issues with stone walls in Swansea?

A surveyor in Swansea may pick up on a whole range of defects of stone walls. Faults common to poorly maintained stone walls can include stone faces. 

Regular stone describes cut stone, generally forming brick-like courses. These may require less maintenance than more irregularly built walls, but this is heavily dependent on the type of stone used. Regular courses of ashlar (cut stone) are often used as a finish to irregular stone walls, with mortar rubble or brick hidden behind.

Maintenance tips include monitoring of natural wear, and watching for signs of sudden or severe change.



Does a surveyor in Swansea look at the safety of the wiring?

Whether carrying out a Homebuyer Report (RICS Level 2) or a Building Survey (RICS Level 3), a Swansea chartered surveyor will look at the condition of the electrics, including an overview of the fuse board, its age and condition, any visible wiring, plus electrical fittings such as showers and light fittings.

If the electrics are in an unsatisfactory or dangerous state of repair, the surveyor will highlight this in their subsequent report. The surveyor will also examine any documentation from electrical wiring tests carried out by an electrician where this is available.


Will a survey show if asbestos is present in a Swansea property?

A building survey will not be able to confirm whether asbestos is present, but the surveyor will note any possibility of the fibre's use and advise where further investigation is required. 

Where asbestos is found, it must be removed by professionals who are licensed by the Health & Safety Executive.


Will a survey offer information on a property's gas supply?

Our surveyors in Swansea will locate and visually examine the accessible parts of the gas system. This will include gas heaters at the home in addition to gas related fittings such as chimney maintenance and the flue. Gas fittings will not be removed, and the system will not be tested at all.

If you have any worries relating to gas installations at all, we suggest you call a gas engineer.


Hire your chartered surveyor in Swansea with Surveyor Local

If you have any further questions regarding our team of surveyors in Swansea, please feel free to contact us or call now on . You can also request a callback at a time that's most convenient for you. We're open late Monday to Friday and from 10am until 4pm every Saturday.

Why not also check out our survey glossary to get a better understanding of how surveying a property works and find out even more about us? Take a look at our reviews and join thousands of satisfied customers in having a property surveyed by us at Surveyor Local.