Homes in Wigston
Wigston is a suburban town south of Leicester, with an old village core at Wigston Magna and Victorian terraces in South Wigston, which grew as a railway and industrial suburb. Much of the town was built between the 1930s and 1970s, with semis, bungalows and council estates. Wigston was once a framework knitting village, and a museum of framework knitting survives in a former knitter's cottage.
Newer developments have been added on the town's edges. The Grand Union Canal runs along the southern side, and the River Sence nearby. Most homes are brick built, and the clay soils of the area can cause movement in older properties with trees nearby. Many homes from the 1960s and 1970s have flat-roofed extensions or garage conversions. The town is popular with commuters to Leicester and with families drawn to its schools. South Wigston's terraces are among the more affordable homes in the area, though their age means condition varies.
Areas we cover include South Wigston, Wigston Magna, Wigston Fields, Kilby Bridge.
What surveyors look out for in Wigston
- Clay soils and trees - look for subsidence
- Victorian terraces in South Wigston with damp
- Ageing post-war homes
- Flood risk near the River Sence
Which survey for a Wigston home?
A Level 2 Home Survey works for most Wigston homes.
| Survey | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Home Survey | Most conventional homes | £395 |
| Level 2 Home Survey + valuation | Adds market value and rebuild cost | £495 |
| Level 3 Building Survey | Older, altered or unusual homes | £595 |
| RICS valuation only | Price check, probate, family matters | £295 |
Compare them in Level 2 vs Level 3.
Survey prices in Wigston by property value
| Property value | Level 2 | Level 2 + valuation | Level 3 | valuation only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £100k | £395 | £495 | £595 | £295 |
| £100k - £150k | £425 | £525 | £650 | £310 |
| £150k - £200k | £450 | £560 | £695 | £325 |
| £200k - £250k | £475 | £595 | £750 | £345 |
| £250k - £300k | £525 | £650 | £825 | £375 |
| £300k - £400k | £575 | £715 | £895 | £395 |
| £400k - £500k | £650 | £795 | £995 | £450 |
| £500k - £750k | £775 | £950 | £1,195 | £525 |
| £750k - £1m | £925 | £1,125 | £1,450 | £625 |
| £1m - £1.5m | £1,150 | £1,395 | £1,795 | £795 |
| Over £1.5m | On request | On request | On request | On request |
Fixed prices including VAT. Some large or unusual properties may be priced individually - we confirm your price before you pay.
How booking works
- Tell us the property
Two minutes online. You see a fixed price before you send anything.
- We secure a surveyor
We check local RICS and RPSA surveyors' diaries and lock in the earliest slot.
- One call to confirm
We take the estate agent's details and your payment, then arrange access.
- Report delivered
Your surveyor inspects and sends the report, usually within a few working days.
House surveys in Wigston: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Wigston?
Our fixed prices in Wigston start from £395 for a Level 2 Home Survey, £495 with a valuation and £595 for a Level 3 Building Survey. The exact price depends on the property's value, and you see it before you book.
Which areas around Wigston do you cover?
We book surveyors across Wigston, including postcode districts LE18, and nearby towns such as Leicester, Oadby, Lutterworth.
Which survey should I get for a home in Wigston?
A Level 2 Home Survey works for most Wigston homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Wigston?
We aim to confirm a local surveyor within one working day of your request and book the earliest slot the estate agent can offer. Inspections often happen within a week, depending on access.
Guides for Wigston buyers
Flood risk: what to check before you buy
How to check flood risk before buying a house: official flood maps, searches, insurance, Flood Re and what your surveyor can and can't tell you.
Defects and problemsSubsidence: what a survey can (and can't) tell you
What a surveyor can tell you about subsidence, what they can't, and the steps to take if movement is flagged in your house survey.
Choosing a surveySurveys for Victorian and period homes
Which survey to get on a Victorian, Edwardian or Georgian home, the defects surveyors commonly find, and how to plan for repairs.
Defects and problemsDamp in a survey report: rising, penetrating and condensation
Damp flagged in your survey? How surveyors tell rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation apart, and what to do before you exchange.