Homes in Uppingham
Uppingham is a small market town dominated by its famous public school, with a historic centre of honey-coloured ironstone and limestone buildings, many of them listed. Its market place and High Street have Georgian and older buildings, and the town is a conservation area. Some older buildings retain Collyweston stone slate roofs, which require specialist repair.
Post-war and newer housing has been added on the town's edges, but growth has been modest. Villages such as Lyddington have exceptional stone cottages, some thatched. Radon is a consideration across the area, and the age of the town's buildings makes damp, roof condition and alterations the key survey issues. Uppingham's schools drive steady demand for family homes. The town's limited supply keeps prices high. Expect many period properties to have been altered over the years, and check consents for any recent work.
Areas we cover include Ayston, Lyddington, Bisbrooke, Seaton.
What surveyors look out for in Uppingham
- Radon - check whether testing has been done
- Listed buildings and conservation area controls
- Thatched or stone slate roofs needing specialist maintenance
- Damp in older stone buildings
Which survey for a Uppingham home?
A Level 3 Building Survey is the right choice for nearly all of Uppingham's stone properties.
| 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 Uppingham 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 Uppingham: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Uppingham?
Our fixed prices in Uppingham 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 Uppingham do you cover?
We book surveyors across Uppingham, including postcode districts LE15, and nearby towns such as Oakham, Corby, Stamford, Market Harborough.
Which survey should I get for a home in Uppingham?
A Level 3 Building Survey is the right choice for nearly all of Uppingham's stone properties.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Uppingham?
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 Uppingham 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.