RICS Level 2 & Level 3 Surveys in Newbury & Basingstoke
Local surveyors covering Newbury, Thatcham, Basingstoke and the surrounding villages. Plain-English reports, a phone call after every inspection, and honest advice on which survey you need.
No obligation. If a smaller survey is right for your home, we’ll tell you.
Where we survey in Newbury & Basingstoke
Towns and villages we cover
Newbury, Thatcham, Kingsclere, Basingstoke, Chineham, Old Basing, Lychpit, Hatch Warren, Oakley, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Bramley, Hook, Tadley and the surrounding villages.
Local knowledge you can rely on
This part of West Berkshire and North Hampshire mixes brick and flint village homes with Victorian town houses and large modern developments. We know the local building styles and the issues that tend to come with them.
Choose your survey
Level 2 Home Survey
RICS Level 2Best for conventional homes in reasonable condition. A clear, plain-English report on the property’s condition, with ratings to help you see what matters.
RICS Level 3Level 3 Building Survey
For older, altered, period or more complex properties. Our most detailed inspection, explaining defects, likely causes and what to do next.
Homes we survey in Newbury & Basingstoke
Common property types
Around Newbury, Thatcham and Kingsclere we survey period brick and flint cottages, Victorian town houses and village homes, as well as a lot of modern estate housing. Basingstoke, Hook and Tadley have a mix of post-war and modern homes, with older properties in the surrounding villages.
Issues we often look out for
Brick and flint walls, lime mortars and older timber frames need the right materials when they are repaired, and we often see damp where modern cement or renders have been used. Clay and chalk ground both feature in the area, so we look for signs of movement. Near the Kennet and Lambourn we also consider flood risk, and in newer homes we check workmanship, roof spaces and ventilation.
What every RICS survey requires — and what MJD adds
Every RICS surveyor must meet the Home Survey Standard. At MJD, we use that as our professional foundation, then add more time, communication and personal care around your survey.
Choosing the right survey
RICS Home Survey Standard
Explain the available survey levels and advise where the proposed service is unsuitable.
The MJD Standard ✓
We recommend the right survey for your property — even when that means the smaller, lower-fee Level 2.
Time at the property
RICS Home Survey Standard
Carry out an inspection appropriate to the agreed survey level.
The MJD Standard ✓
One survey a day. We deliberately limit our bookings to protect the time needed to look properly.
After the inspection
RICS Home Survey Standard
Provide appropriate client liaison and offer to discuss the report findings after delivery.
The MJD Standard ✓
Every client gets a phone call after the inspection to discuss the property and initial findings.
Trusted by homebuyers across the South of England
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“We had a Level 3 survey from Max for an older property. Max took the time to call me and go through all the points in detail. I had follow up questions which were answered immediately and clearly. Great value for money compared to other surveyors, included costings as well.”
Emma · Level 3 Building Survey
★★★★★
“Overall the process went extremely smoothly. Good communication throughout and a great quality report at the end of the process. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a RICS level 2 survey.”
Luke · Level 2 Home Survey
★★★★★
“We had a level 3 rics survey undertaken. The report was extremely thorough and we had an on the day update via phone from the surveyor too. Additional questions could be asked via email or phone and responses were very prompt. Excellent value for money.”
Nicola · Level 3 Building Survey
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