Homes in Kettering
Kettering grew on footwear and clothing manufacture, and its centre is surrounded by Victorian terraces and some larger homes. Local ironstone appears in older buildings, particularly in the surrounding villages and towns such as Rothwell and Desborough. Some Victorian terraces were built with local ironstone details and red brick.
Post-war estates and large new-build developments, such as at Ise Lodge and the East Kettering development, have expanded the town. Barton Seagrave is a popular area with a mix of older and modern homes. Kettering lies in a radon area, and clay soils are common. Burton Latimer and Barton Seagrave are popular with commuters. Kettering is on the Midland Main Line, with fast trains to London. Many older terraces have been modernised with mixed results, and the town's growth means many buyers are choosing between older homes and new-builds.
Areas we cover include Barton Seagrave, Burton Latimer, Ise Lodge, Desborough, Rothwell.
What surveyors look out for in Kettering
- Radon - check for testing
- Clay soils with trees
- Victorian terraces with damp
- New-build snagging
Which survey for a Kettering home?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Kettering homes, but older terraces 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 Kettering 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 Kettering: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Kettering?
Our fixed prices in Kettering 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 Kettering do you cover?
We book surveyors across Kettering, including postcode districts NN15, NN16, and nearby towns such as Corby, Wellingborough, Market Harborough, Rushden.
Which survey should I get for a home in Kettering?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Kettering homes, but older terraces need a Level 3 Building Survey.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Kettering?
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 Kettering 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.
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.