Homes in Stevenage
Stevenage was the first post-war new town, designated in 1946, and its town centre was the first purpose-built pedestrian shopping precinct in Britain. The Old Town has Georgian and older buildings along its High Street, and the new town neighbourhoods, such as Bedwell, Shephall, Chells and Pin Green, have a mix of houses and flats with a network of segregated cycle paths. The Old Town has timber-framed and Georgian buildings, some listed.
Some new town homes have non-traditional construction, and many have flat roofs or original windows in need of replacement. Great Ashby is a newer development from the 1990s and 2000s. Stevenage has fast trains to London and Cambridge. The town sits on boulder clay and chalk, which can cause movement near trees. Some neighbourhoods have shared parking courts and footpaths. Expect many homes to have been altered or extended.
Areas we cover include Old Town, Bedwell, Shephall, Chells, Pin Green, Great Ashby, Broadwater, Symonds Green.
What surveyors look out for in Stevenage
- New town estates with non-traditional construction - check mortgageability
- Ageing flat roofs and original windows
- Boulder clay subsidence near trees
- Ex-council flats - check leases
Which survey for a Stevenage home?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Stevenage homes, but check construction type carefully.
| 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 Stevenage 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 Stevenage: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Stevenage?
Our fixed prices in Stevenage 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 Stevenage do you cover?
We book surveyors across Stevenage, including postcode districts SG1, SG2, and nearby towns such as Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City.
Which survey should I get for a home in Stevenage?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most Stevenage homes, but check construction type carefully.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Stevenage?
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 Stevenage 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 problemsNon-standard construction: PRC, timber frame and system-built homes
Buying a PRC, steel-framed, timber frame or system-built home? What non-standard construction means for mortgages, surveys and resale.