A clear, traffic-light view of your next home.
RICS Level 1 Condition Reports for conventional homes across London and the United Kingdom, a clear, traffic-light overview of your property before you commit.
What our Level 1 Condition Report service delivers.
A RICS Level 1 Condition Report is an entry-level home survey giving a clear, traffic-light overview of a property's condition. It highlights urgent defects, risks and legal issues without detailed repair advice, making it the most cost-effective option for newer, conventional homes across London and the UK.
Simple Traffic-Light Ratings
Every element is rated red, amber or green so you can see at a glance where the risks and urgent issues lie.
Fast, Cost-Effective
The quickest and most affordable RICS home survey, ideal for newer, conventional properties in good condition.
Highlights Urgent Defects
Flags urgent risks and legal issues that need further investigation before you exchange contracts.
Level 1 Condition Report in Practice
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RICS Level 1 Condition Reports for conventional homes in London and the UK, flagging urgent defects and risks. This service is typically instructed by New-Build Buyers, Conventional Home Buyers, Remortgage Clients, Landlords of Simple Properties, and Buy-to-Let Investors.
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RICS Regulated
Every surveyor is RICS-chartered and subject to mandatory CPD and professional standards.
Fully Insured
All instructions are covered by comprehensive professional indemnity insurance for your protection.
Independent Advice
No conflicts of interest. Our advice is always in your interests as our client.
24-Hour Response
We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours and deliver on the timescales we agree.
Ready to discuss your Level 1 Condition Report requirements?
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020 3178 8099Address
17 Hanover Square, London W1S 1BN
RICS regulation means professional indemnity insurance, a formal complaints procedure, and surveys to RICS-mandated standards.
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Common questions from London property owners, investors and occupiers about our RICS Level 1 Condition Report service, answered by Botley Byrne's chartered surveyors.
What is a RICS Level 1 Condition Report?
A RICS Level 1 Condition Report is the most basic of the three RICS Home Survey levels. It gives a clear, traffic-light rated overview of a property's condition, highlighting urgent defects, risks, and legal issues, without detailed advice on repairs or costs. Botley Byrne prepare Level 1 Condition Reports across London and the UK.
Who is a Level 1 Condition Report suitable for?
A Level 1 Condition Report suits conventional, modern properties in reasonable condition, including new-build homes, standard flats and houses, and properties being remortgaged. It is not recommended for older, listed, or altered properties, where a Level 2 or Level 3 survey gives more useful detail.
How much does a Level 1 Condition Report cost in London and the UK?
Fees depend on the value, size, and location of the property. As the most basic RICS survey level, a Condition Report is typically the lowest-priced option. We provide a fixed, transparent fee up front. Contact us for a tailored quotation; we respond within 24 hours.
What is the difference between a Level 1 and a Level 2 survey?
A Level 1 Condition Report simply flags issues using a traffic-light system with no advice on repair. A Level 2 HomeBuyer Report goes further, describing defects in more detail, advising on repair and maintenance priorities, and including a market valuation. Most buyers choose Level 2 for the additional guidance.
Does a Level 1 Condition Report include a valuation?
No. A Level 1 Condition Report does not include a market valuation or insurance reinstatement figure. If you need a valuation alongside your survey, a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report is the appropriate choice.
Are your Level 1 surveys RICS-regulated?
Yes. Our Level 1 Condition Reports are prepared by RICS-chartered surveyors within a RICS-regulated firm, to the RICS Home Survey Standard, and backed by professional indemnity insurance, across London and the UK.