Homes in St Ives
St Ives is a market town on the River Great Ouse, with a medieval bridge featuring one of only a handful of surviving bridge chapels in England. Its centre has Georgian and older buildings, many listed, and the town is a conservation area. Hemingford Grey and Hemingford Abbots are picturesque villages with thatched cottages. Bridge Street and the Quay have Georgian townhouses close to the water.
Post-war and newer housing has been added on the town's edges. The Great Ouse floods regularly, affecting low-lying areas near the river and the Waits. St Ives is linked to Cambridge by the guided busway. The town sits on clay soils that can shrink near trees. The guided busway makes St Ives popular with Cambridge workers, and newer estates have been added to the north and east. Older homes in the town and the Hemingfords may have solid walls, timber frames or thatch that need specialist checks. Expect strong competition for riverside homes.
Areas we cover include Hemingford Grey, Hemingford Abbots, Houghton, Fenstanton, Somersham.
What surveyors look out for in St Ives
- Flood risk from the River Great Ouse
- Listed buildings and conservation area controls
- Thatched roofs in surrounding villages
- Clay soils with trees
Which survey for a St Ives home?
A Level 3 Building Survey suits St Ives's older properties, while a Level 2 Home Survey works for newer 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 St Ives 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 St Ives: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in St Ives?
Our fixed prices in St Ives 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 St Ives do you cover?
We book surveyors across St Ives, including postcode districts PE27, and nearby towns such as Huntingdon, St Neots, Cambridge, Ely.
Which survey should I get for a home in St Ives?
A Level 3 Building Survey suits St Ives's older properties, while a Level 2 Home Survey works for newer homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in St Ives?
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 St Ives 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 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.