Homes in Grantham
Grantham is a market town on the A1 and East Coast Main Line, known as Margaret Thatcher's birthplace. Its centre has Georgian and older buildings, including St Wulfram's church, while Victorian terraces surround the centre. Some older buildings around the market place and Vine Street are timber framed behind later facades.
Post-war estates such as Earlesfield and Harrowby, along with large new-build developments on the town's edges, make up much of the rest. Older buildings use local limestone and ironstone, and the River Witham runs through the town. Radon is a consideration in parts of the area. Grantham's Victorian growth was driven by engineering, notably Richard Hornsby and Sons, and many terraces were built for workers. The town has expanded steadily with new-builds, including major developments to the south. Expect brick in most homes, with older stone in the centre and nearby villages.
Areas we cover include Harrowby, Earlesfield, Manthorpe, Barrowby, Great Gonerby.
What surveyors look out for in Grantham
- Flood risk near the River Witham
- Radon in parts of the area
- Victorian terraces with damp
- New-build snagging
Which survey for a Grantham home?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Grantham homes, but older properties need a Level 3 Building Survey.
| 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 Grantham 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 Grantham: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Grantham?
Our fixed prices in Grantham 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 Grantham do you cover?
We book surveyors across Grantham, including postcode districts NG31, and nearby towns such as Sleaford, Newark-on-Trent, Stamford, Melton Mowbray, Bingham.
Which survey should I get for a home in Grantham?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Grantham homes, but older properties need a Level 3 Building Survey.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Grantham?
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 Grantham 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 problemsRadon and buying a house
Buying in a radon affected area? What radon is, how to check a property, the UKHSA action and target levels, testing and typical fixes.
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 problemsNon-standard construction: PRC, timber frame and system-built homes
Buying a PRC, steel-framed, timber frame or system-built home? What non-standard construction means for mortgages, surveys and resale.