Homes in Hatfield
Hatfield grew around Hatfield House, the Jacobean home of the Cecil family, and Old Hatfield has Georgian and older buildings in a conservation area. The town was designated a new town in 1948, and estates were built with houses and flats. Hatfield Garden Village and Roe Green have some of the town's earlier homes.
The de Havilland aircraft factory once dominated the town, and its site has been redeveloped as the Hatfield Business Park and the University of Hertfordshire's de Havilland campus. Many homes near the university are let to students. Newer developments such as Ellenbrook have been built on the former aerodrome. Hatfield sits on gravel and clay, and subsidence near trees is a consideration. Welham Green and Brookmans Park nearby have larger homes popular with London commuters.
Areas we cover include Old Hatfield, Hatfield Garden Village, Roe Green, Ellenbrook, Welham Green, Brookmans Park.
What surveyors look out for in Hatfield
- Student HMOs near the university - check licensing
- New town estates with mixed construction
- Listed buildings in Old Hatfield
- Clay subsidence near trees
Which survey for a Hatfield home?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Hatfield 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 Hatfield 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 Hatfield: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Hatfield?
Our fixed prices in Hatfield 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 Hatfield do you cover?
We book surveyors across Hatfield, including postcode districts AL9, AL10, and nearby towns such as Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Hertford, Harpenden.
Which survey should I get for a home in Hatfield?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Hatfield homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Hatfield?
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 Hatfield 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 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.