JBS Surveying

RICS home surveys and valuations in London

Surveyed and written by Joe Weaver MSc AssocRICS MRPSA, RICS Registered Valuer. Regulated by RICS.

Level 2
from £499
Level 2 Plus
from £599
Level 3
from £699

Full fees, including all taxes and fees, for properties valued up to £500,000.

Call Joe: 020 7088 8125
RICS Registered ValuerMember of the Residential Property Surveyors Association
From our sample Level 2 Plus report (fictional property)

D2 Roof coverings

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A number of slates have slipped or are missing, and there is some moss growth. The parapet gutter could not be seen, but staining to the front bedroom ceiling (E2) suggests that water has entered at some point.
  • 3Serious or urgent
  • 2Repair, not urgent
  • 1No repair needed
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Choose your survey

All three follow the RICS Home Survey Standard and use the same condition ratings. The difference is how much the report explains.

Compare all three levels

Valuations from £299. See valuations

What a JBS report looks like

The same roof, reported at each depth in our sample reports. Every level gives the condition rating and tells you what to do; the deeper levels explain more.

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D2 Roof coverings

  1. Level 2

    What we saw and what to do

    A number of slates have slipped or are missing, and there is some moss growth. The parapet gutter could not be seen, but staining to the front bedroom ceiling (E2) suggests that water has entered at some point.

    Read the Level 2 sample

  2. Level 2 Plus

    Adds how it is built and why it matters

    Natural slate is a durable roof covering and good-quality slate can last well over a century. In practice, the life of a slate roof is usually limited by the fixings rather than the slate itself: the iron nails used in older roofs corrode over time and the slates then slip.

    Read the Level 2 Plus sample

  3. Level 3

    Adds the likely cause and the repair

    The slipped slates appear to result from corroded ("nail-sick") fixings, which is a sign of the age of the covering rather than an isolated defect. Where slates have slipped across a slope, patch repairs tend to become more frequent, and a point is reached where re-slating is the more economic course, reusing sound slates with new fixings and a breathable underlay.

    Read the Level 3 sample
Compare the three depths, element by element

How it works

  1. Ask for a quoteSend five details. Joe confirms the scope, the fee and the expected timing in writing.
  2. Inspection dayJoe inspects the property: typically 2 to 3 hours for a Level 2 and 3 to 5 hours for a Level 3.
  3. Your reportA written report with condition ratings, photographs and clear advice. Typically within 5 working days of the inspection for Level 2 and Level 2 Plus.
  4. Talk it throughBook a call with Joe to go through the findings, then decide and negotiate with your solicitor.
More about the process

What clients say

  • “They provided a very detailed survey, delivered on time, and covered every aspect of the property thoroughly. Their professionalism and attention to detail give me confidence in making informed decisions.”

    Leslie Nahama

    Google review, October 2024

  • “Joe and JBS were extremely thorough with my home buyers report. The detail that was gone into in the report was super thorough. Joe was always contactable even a while after the report was delivered.”

    Cenan Djenan

    Google review, August 2024

  • “Prompt efficient services provided by JBS. Survey was quick to be organised and results turned around quickly with clear recommendations. Highly recommend.”

    Ed & Nic Gillespie-Smith

    Google review, February 2024

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Common questions

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What is the difference between Level 2, Level 2 Plus and Level 3?
Level 2 is a visual inspection for conventional homes in reasonable condition. Level 2 Plus is our enhanced Level 2: the same inspection with more explanation of construction and context, well suited to period and converted flats. Level 3 is the fullest option, for older, altered or unusual properties, and explains likely causes and repairs.
When should I book my survey?
As soon as your offer is accepted and before exchange. Tell us about any deadline when you ask for a quote so we can confirm the inspection date and report timing.
How quickly will I get my report?
Level 2 and Level 2 Plus reports are typically issued within 5 working days of the inspection, and Level 3 within 7 working days. The target date is confirmed with your quote.
Can I use the report for my mortgage?
A home survey is condition advice for you; it is not the lender's mortgage valuation. If a lender or anyone else needs to rely on a valuation, tell us before instruction so we can confirm the right service.
What is included in the fee?
The inspection, the written report and a call with Joe to go through it. The fee is the full fee, including all taxes and fees, confirmed in writing before you book.
Which areas do you cover?
London only. If your property is outside London, we can point you to a local RICS-regulated surveyor.

Get a written quote

Usually within one business day, with the full fee and what the report covers.

Call Joe: 020 7088 8125