Home surveys Harrow buyers and owners can rely on are available from IQSURV, a RICS regulated firm serving north-west London. We provide Level 2 Home Surveys, Level 3 Building Surveys and RICS valuations, so you can match the survey to the property.
Which of the home surveys Harrow properties need?
Harrow is largely suburban, with many inter-war and later family homes, which often means extensions, loft rooms and converted garages worth asking about. A Level 2 Home Survey reports on the visible condition of a conventional property, while a Level 3 Building Survey gives a deeper look at older, larger or altered buildings. Our guide to choosing between a Level 2 and a Level 3 survey explains the difference.
Buying a home in Harrow means choosing between very different types of property, from 1930s semis around Pinner Road and Rayners Lane to Victorian and Edwardian houses near Harrow-on-the-Hill and modern flats close to the Metropolitan line. IQSURV provides RICS regulated Home Surveys across the London Borough of Harrow, so you know the condition of the property before you commit.
What we often see in Harrow homes
Much of Harrow was built in the inter-war years, so many houses are 1930s semi-detached and detached homes with pebbledash or brick elevations, tiled roofs and bay windows. Typical points for a surveyor to check include cracking around bays and extensions, the condition of roof coverings and chimneys, flat roofs on rear additions, and older electrics and heating. Loft conversions and extensions are very common here, so we look carefully at the quality of the work and whether the right approvals appear to be in place.
Hill, clay and trees
Parts of Harrow sit on higher ground with London Clay beneath, and mature street trees are a feature of many roads. Clay soil can shrink and swell with the seasons, and nearby trees can add to this. A surveyor will look for patterns of movement and explain whether anything looks historic or ongoing, and whether specialist advice is sensible.
Choosing a Level 2 or Level 3 survey
A RICS Level 2 Home Survey suits most conventional houses and flats in reasonable condition. A Level 3 Building Survey is better for older or larger properties, homes that have been heavily altered, or buildings with unusual construction. If you are not sure which fits a Harrow property, tell us the address and we will point you the right way.
Flats and leasehold
Many Harrow purchases are flats, often in purpose-built blocks or converted houses. Your surveyor can comment on the visible condition of the flat and communal areas, but the lease and service charge matters should be reviewed by your solicitor.
Book a survey in Harrow
IQSURV is a RICS regulated firm covering Harrow, Pinner, Stanmore, Wealdstone, Kenton and nearby areas. Call 020 3780 5386 or visit us at Unit 107, 401 Edgware Rd, London NW2 6GY to arrange your Home Survey.
RICS valuations alongside home surveys Harrow clients request
IQSURV also prepares RICS valuations for market, probate, capital gains tax, Help to Buy and shared ownership purposes. Where a valuation is needed for tax or legal reasons, speak to your solicitor, accountant or HMRC about what is required. Our guide to market valuation in London explains when one helps.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors sets professional standards for the industry, and you can read more on the RICS website.
Booking home surveys Harrow residents can trust
Tell us the address, the type of property and what you need, whether a survey or a valuation. We will confirm the right service and the next steps. To arrange home surveys Harrow clients can depend on, get in touch or request a quote through our home page, or call 020 3780 5386.