Level 1 survey

This survey is right for you if the property is less than 10 years old.

The level 1 survey will highlight any major defects on the property and takes an overview of the properties overall condition. The Level 1 Survey uses a ‘traffic light’ system to highlight the defects found in the property. It’s an easy-to-use system that provides consumers with a basic explanation of what defects and damage need attention. As the name suggests, it is a colour coded system based on three colours: red, amber and green.

Green refers to ‘Condition Rating 1’ and indicates that the area referenced needs no repairs, these should continue to be maintained in a similar way to previously.

Amber refers to ‘Condition Rating 2’ and highlights areas with defects that need repairing or replacing but are not considered urgent or serious. These areas are unlikely to impact the overall value of the property but are likely to need some maintenance or repair in time.

Red refers to ‘Condition Rating 3’ and highlights defects that are in need of urgent or serious repair and need to be replaced or investigated urgently. These areas are those that should be seriously considered as part of the overall purchase. They may be areas that make the purchase void, or they may be areas that warrant re-negotiation based on potential repair costs.

For a more informative survey with a better explanation of how to continue, it’s recommended to conduct a more detailed survey like the Level 2 or Level 3 Surveys.