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Survey results interpreter

Your RICS survey arrived full of 2s and 3s and now you're panicking. Enter the condition ratings and get plain-English context , including what's completely normal for a property of that age.

1No repair currently needed. Normal maintenance applies.
2Defects that need repairing or replacing but are not serious or urgent. This is the 'budget and plan' category, most surveys of most homes contain several 2s.
3Serious defects, or ones needing urgent investigation. Not necessarily a deal-breaker, but get quotes or specialist reports BEFORE exchange, and consider renegotiating.

Enter your ratings (skip anything not in your survey)

  • Roof coverings

  • Chimney stacks

  • Gutters & downpipes

  • External walls

  • Windows & doors

  • Damp

  • Timber (rot & woodworm)

  • Electrical installation

  • Heating & boiler

  • Plumbing & bathrooms

  • Drainage

The survey is one stage of Chapter 3. HouseChapter tracks them all, and tells you what should happen next.

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Educational information, not professional surveying advice. Cost ranges are indicative national figures. For any condition-3 item, consult the relevant specialist, and query anything unclear directly with your surveyor, who will usually talk it through by phone.

Keep this survey reading

Saved with your move, next to the survey itself, so what you decided about each rating is still there when you renegotiate.

Save it free

Free, and the answer above is yours either way.