What survey do I need?
Members of the RPSA offer a range of surveys that are suitable for all types and size of home. Only RPSA Surveyors offer products which are all based on a full and thorough inspection.
- Home Buyer/Condition Survey
- Building Survey
- Buy To let Survey
- New-build snagging inspection
- Home Review (corporate clients only)
Talk to your RPSA Surveyor to let them help you find the right survey product for you.
To find out more about what we inspect, look at our FAQs.
Home Buyer/Condition Survey
A survey report format designed to reflect the condition of a traditional property that is more modern, of standard construction and not too big or complicated.
Includes many features not found in other, similarly priced surveys, such as:-
- Clear colour coded condition ratings for quick identification of the important issues
- Multiple photographs and diagrams, helping you understand your new home
- A jargon-free report that avoids many of the annoying caveats and exclusions often found in home buyer reports
- A full debrief from the surveyor who will answer any questions you may have
Building Survey
Ideally suited to larger, more complex, older, extended or higher value homes.
- All the benefits of the Home Buyer/Condition Survey, plus...
- More comprehensive descriptions of construction and defects
- Explanations of how to go about rectifying defects
- Consequences of not carrying out repairs
- Understanding potential defects that could be present
Buy To Let Survey
The Buy To Let Survey is ONLY available from RPSA members.
The only survey of its type, designed for a traditional property that is, or will be, let to tenants.
A unique product that helps landlords protect their investment while safeguarding the safety of the home for tenants.
- All the benefits of the Home Condition Survey, plus...
- Consideration of health and safety matters that are likely to have an impact on tenants occupying the property - considers all 29 hazard profiles identified in the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS)*
- Separate DASH - Decent & Safe Homes hazard review report
- Lets your tenants know you care
*Does not include a full assessment of hazard scores as defined by HHSRS
New-build Snagging Survey
A must for any newly constructed home
- The ONLY survey of its type based on industry-compatible standards
- Identifies "snags" in finishing quality
- Designed to help avoid buyer/developer conflict by impartially identifying incomplete or cosmetically unacceptable works
- Focus on the parts of the property you see, touch and use every day
Home Review
Created for portfolio investors and volume house buyers, Home Review is a "critical defects" summary enabling investment profitability assessment.
- Delivers key data for ROI calculation
- Competitive rates for volume/corporate contracts
- Safeguarding investment funds
Home Review can be tailored to meet the needs of individual clients by adapting to, and reviewing, your specific purchase criteria. The RPSA operates a national panel of surveyors ensuring fast turnaround and managed quality.
Ask how the RPSA can help meet your volume home purchase needs.