Homes in Harlow
Harlow was designated a new town in 1947 and planned by Frederick Gibberd, with neighbourhoods separated by green wedges and linked by cycle paths. The neighbourhoods, such as The Stow, Great Parndon and Bush Fair, have a mix of houses and flats, some with non-traditional construction, and the town has many public sculptures. Old Harlow has older cottages and buildings in a conservation area. The Water Gardens beside the civic centre survive from Gibberd's original town centre.
Church Langley and Newhall were built from the 1990s onwards, with Newhall known for its distinctive contemporary architecture. Harlow sits on London Clay and boulder clay, and subsidence near trees is a consideration. Many new town homes have flat roofs or original windows in need of replacement, and some blocks have been regenerated.
Areas we cover include Old Harlow, The Stow, Church Langley, Newhall, Great Parndon, Potter Street, Bush Fair.
What surveyors look out for in Harlow
- New town estates with non-traditional construction - check mortgageability
- London Clay subsidence near trees
- Ageing flat roofs and original windows
- Ex-council flats - check leases and service charges
Which survey for a Harlow home?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Harlow homes, but check construction type carefully on new 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 Harlow 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 Harlow: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Harlow?
Our fixed prices in Harlow 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 Harlow do you cover?
We book surveyors across Harlow, including postcode districts CM17, CM18, CM19, CM20, and nearby towns such as Bishop's Stortford, Loughton, Hertford, Saffron Walden.
Which survey should I get for a home in Harlow?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Harlow homes, but check construction type carefully on new town estates.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Harlow?
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 Harlow buyers
Subsidence: 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 surveyBuying a flat: which survey and what to check
Which survey to get when buying a flat, what a surveyor can and can't inspect in a block, and the lease and building checks that matter.
Defects and problemsCommon roof problems surveyors find
The roof problems surveyors find most often, from slipped slates and nail sickness to flat roof failure and sagging, and what each means for you.