The cost of a surveyor in the UK will depend on the type of surveying work that you need doing. If you’re buying a house then you’ll want to hire a surveyor to carry out a house survey for you and here are the average costs for a house survey:
Level one (condition report) – £400 - £950
Level two (condition + homebuyer report) – £450 - £1,000
Level three (building survey) – £600 - £1,500
How much does a chartered surveyor cost for a structural survey?
If you’re planning to have a structural survey carried out on a property, then the average cost for a chartered surveyor to do the work will mainly depend on the value of the property being surveyed.
Here are some of the average costs for a structural survey based on property value:
Up to £100,000 – £630
£100,001 - £200,000 – £700
£200,001 - £300,000 – £800
£300,001 - £400,000 – £900
£400,001 to £500,000+ – £990+
How much does a building surveyor cost for a homebuyers survey?
The average cost for a homebuyer’s survey starts from around £450, depending on the value of the property, and can go up to around £1,000.
How much does a surveyor cost per hour?
The hourly rate for a surveyor will depend on the type of surveying work they’re doing, the complexity of the project and the experience of the individual surveyor. As a guide, you can expect to pay an experienced structural surveyor in the UK somewhere in the region of £100 per hour.
Party wall surveyor cost
For specific work dealing with party wall issues, the party wall surveyor cost can vary depending on the number of surveyors involved and the experience of those surveyors – anywhere from £90 - £450 per hour.
Quotes for surveyor costs
To get accurate surveyors costs in your area, we always recommend getting at least three quotes from local surveyors near you. By shopping around you can make sure you're paying a fair and competitive price for the work.
Thankfully, our request a quote tool makes getting multiple quotes super easy. Simply post details about the surveying work that you need help with and we’ll send it out to the best local surveyors in your area, who will contact you directly. Try it out – it's quick and easy!