At Swift Home Surveys and Valuations we provide a fast, friendly & professional service
Getting a home survey doesn’t have to be complicated - we offer comprehensive but easy to understand RICS Level 2 Surveys and Valuation Reports that are delivered to your inbox within 24 hours of the inspection.
With our head office based in Rossett (between Chester and Wrexham) we are handily placed and serve a wide area consisting of Chester, Cheshire, Flintshire, Denbighshire, Wrexham, Wirral, Liverpool and Warrington.
Services we offer
RICS Level 2 Survey (Homebuyer Report)
Previously known as a RICS Homebuyer Report - It involves a visual inspection of the property and is suitable for most types of houses, bungalows or flats that are in reasonable condition and constructed from common building materials. The report will highlight any defects and urgent matters ensuring you know the exact condition the property is in prior to the purchase.
RICS Level 2 Survey with Valuation (Homebuyer Report with Valuation)
Previously known as a RICS Homebuyer Report - It involves a visual inspection of the property and is suitable for most types of houses, bungalows or flats that are in reasonable condition and constructed from common building materials. It has the addition of reinstatement cost for insurance purposes and a market valuation of the property which will help ascertain whether you are paying a fair market price for the property.
RICS Valuation Report – For Help to Buy redemption purposes.
If you have bought your home with a loan from a Help to Buy scheme (Target HCA or Help to Buy Wales) you may be looking to repay (in part or in full), remortgage or sell your property. In order to do this the loan schemes require you to get an independent Help to Buy Valuation Report conducted by a RICS Registered Valuer.
A RICS Level 2 Survey (Homebuyer Report) is an essential part of the home buying process as it is designed to give you all the information you need about the condition of a property. It is suitable for most types of houses, bungalows, apartments or flats that are in reasonable condition and traditionally constructed.
The survey involves an internal and external inspection of the property carried out by a RICS qualified surveyor.. The report uses a simple traffic-light coding system to rate the condition of each element of the property along with a description that highlights any identified issues.
You can find out more about RICS Level 2 Surveys here.
Why do I need a home survey?
Avoid nasty surprises - Our inspection, subsequent report and photographs will reveal any defects that may go unnoticed by the untrained eye and provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision.
If the survey uncovers any potential issues or hidden problems that you weren’t expecting and hadn’t accounted for within your budget then it can provide the means to negotiate the asking price or in a worst case scenario you can walk away from the sale.
Since buying a home is often the most expensive purchase you will make in your lifetime, don’t take the risk when it comes to your hard-earned money. Save yourself the time, stress and money by having the experts at Swift Home Surveys carry out a detailed inspection of the property you are buying.
Our service is swift, hassle-free and will provide you with all the information you need to make the right choices. Let us help you buy with confidence.
A not so fun fact
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) carried out a study that reported 20% of buyers who did not commission a home survey on their property purchase later found faults that cost an average of £5,750 to rectify after they had moved in.
Family run business
24 Hour report turnaround
Accompanying photographs
RICS qualified surveyors
What does a RICS Level 2 Survey include?
An internal and external inspection of the property:
An external inspection of the property including chimney stack, roofing, rainwater pipes and gutters, walls, joinery, windows and outside doors.
An internal inspection of the property, including the roof structure, ceilings, walls, floors, fireplaces, bathrooms and woodwork.
A visual inspection of the heating and drainage systems, electric, gas/oil and water services.
An inspection of garages, permanent outbuildings and the grounds of the property.
Testing
Non-invasive test for damp using a moisture meter.
Risks
Highlight of the risks to the property
Issues to raise for your legal advisors
Optional Valuation
Reinstatement cost and a market valuation of the property.
RICS Valuation Report
All of our surveyors are RICS qualified and registered valuers. We provide an expert assessment of your homes current market value.
Help to buy valuation
If you have bought a home under a Help to Buy scheme and want to redeem your loan, sell your property or re-mortgage then you are required to obtain a RICS Help to Buy Valuation Report.
Swift Home Surveys and Valuations will produce a valuation report that meets the criteria set out by Help to Buy Wales or Target HCA. The completed report will be sent to your inbox within 24 hours of the inspection. We also offer a RICS Valuation report for private sales and shared ownership valuations.
Testimonials
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Absolutely amazing service! Id give more stars if i could. Communication is excellent and nothing is too much trouble! Mathew is very thorough and efficient - he has completed two surveys for us in such a quick timeframe. Highly recommended.
Abbie Jones
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Excellent and fast service - We had a RICS level 2 survey which was thorough and came with lots of helpful pictures to explain each part of the survey. Mathew replied back to all my queries promptly and was very helpful throughout the process. Thanks very much!
Rachel
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I would definitely recommend Swift Home Surveys – the service that I received was excellent. They were incredibly helpful, communication was prompt and the report itself was very detailed and professional.
Beth Gray
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I used swift home surveys for a RICS level 2 survey on a potential house purchase. Mathew the surveyor responded quickly to my initial queries, provided a reasonable quote and performed the survey in a competitive timescale. The survey came back very quickly and was clear and extensive and included many supporting photographs. The surveyor was available to answer any of my queries. Overall I received a friendly, quickly service and based on my experience I would recommend this company.
Alison
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10/10 service! Mathew was extremely helpful, informative and responded to all emails so quickly! I feel very lucky to have received the service we did at the very reasonable price we paid. Will definitely use again in the future
TJ
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Outstanding service. I literally cannot recommend Mathew enough. I received the report the same day as them going to do the survey. Such a helpful, friendly guy and so happy with the excellent service they gave. A* company
Em
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Contact us
Contact Address
First Floor Suite 1a, Rossett Business Village
LLyndir Lane, Rossett
Wrexham, LL12 0AY
Email
enquiries@swifthomesurveys.co.uk
Phone
01244 555225
Opening times
Monday - 9am – 5pm
Tuesday - 9am – 5pm
Wednesday - 9am – 5pm
Thursday - 9am – 5pm
Friday - 9am – 5pm