Homes in Daventry
Daventry is a market town that was expanded in the 1960s and 1970s to take overspill population from Birmingham. Its centre has older stone buildings, including local ironstone, and some Georgian and Victorian homes, while estates such as Southbrook and Grange were built during the expansion. The High Street and Sheaf Street area is a conservation area with older stone buildings.
Newer developments, such as Monksmoor and Lang Farm, have expanded the town further. Daventry lies in a radon area. The town's estate housing has varied construction, and buyers should be aware of potential non-traditional properties. Daventry has no railway station, so most residents commute by car via the M1 and A45. The town has a reservoir and country park on its northern edge. Expect many homes from the 1960s and 1970s with flat roofs or original features in need of updating. Villages such as Badby have thatched ironstone cottages.
Areas we cover include Southbrook, Grange, Lang Farm, Monksmoor, Badby.
What surveyors look out for in Daventry
- Radon - check for testing
- Expanded town estates with non-traditional construction
- New-build snagging
- Older stone homes with damp
Which survey for a Daventry home?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Daventry homes, but check construction type on expanded town estates.
| 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 Daventry 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 Daventry: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Daventry?
Our fixed prices in Daventry 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 Daventry do you cover?
We book surveyors across Daventry, including postcode districts NN11, and nearby towns such as Northampton, Rugby, Towcester, Brackley.
Which survey should I get for a home in Daventry?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Daventry homes, but check construction type on expanded town estates.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Daventry?
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 Daventry buyers
Radon 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 surveyBuying a listed building: which survey do you need?
Buying a listed building? Why a Level 3 survey from a surveyor with historic building experience matters, plus consent risks to check.
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.