What You Receive
Sample Survey Reports
Read an example report before you instruct us, so you know exactly what your survey will give you.
A survey is only as useful as the report it produces. The samples below show the structure, condition ratings and plain-English advice you receive from Quartz, so you can judge the standard of our reporting before you instruct us.
Sample RICS Level 1 Condition Report
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Sample RICS Level 2 Home Survey
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Sample RICS Level 3 Building Survey
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What the report contains
Every RICS Level 2 Home Survey (previously the RICS HomeBuyer Report) we deliver follows the RICS reporting standard and covers:
- An overall opinion of the property and its suitability for purchase
- Condition ratings for every element, outside and in, using the RICS 1-2-3 scale
- Defects that may affect your decision, with clear advice on what to do next
- The services: electricity, gas, water, heating and drainage, visually inspected
- Matters for your legal adviser to raise before exchange of contracts
A Level 3 Building Survey report goes further, explaining defects, their causes and repair options in detail. If you are unsure which report your purchase needs, our guide to choosing the right RICS home survey explains the difference.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real survey report?
The sample shows the structure, style and level of detail of our reporting. It does not relate to any real property, and it must not be relied on as advice. Your report is written for the property in front of us, never assembled from templates.
How long is a typical report?
Length depends on the property and the survey level. A Level 2 report on a conventional house typically runs to several dozen pages; a Level 3 report is longer because it examines the structure, fabric and services in greater detail. Every section is written in plain English.
Will you explain the report to me?
Yes. We remain available after delivery to talk the findings through with you, so you understand what is serious, what is urgent and what can wait. Please contact us if any part of your report needs clarification.
Instruct a survey with confidence.
You have seen the standard of our reporting. Tell us the property address and we will confirm the right survey level and the fee.