Homes in Kilburn
Kilburn and Queen's Park are dense Victorian and Edwardian neighbourhoods. Queen's Park is known for its regular grid of two-storey terraces, while Brondesbury and the roads around Kilburn High Road have larger three and four-storey houses, most now divided into flats.
Kensal Rise has similar Victorian terraces with a strong family market. The area also has post-war council estates, notably South Kilburn, which is being rebuilt in phases. Basement and loft conversions are common and many houses sit in conservation areas where original features matter. Kilburn High Road itself is the boundary between Brent and Camden, so planning policies and conservation area rules differ depending on which side of the road a property sits.
Areas we cover include Kilburn, Queen's Park, Brondesbury, Kensal Rise, West Hampstead.
What surveyors look out for in Kilburn
- Flat conversions - lease length, building regulations and sound insulation
- London Clay movement, especially with mature trees close to bays
- Rear additions and butterfly roofs prone to leaks
- Damp in solid-walled terraces and basement flats
Which survey for a Kilburn home?
A Level 2 survey suits a modernised Victorian flat, while a whole house or an older conversion justifies a Level 3.
| 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 Kilburn 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 Kilburn: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Kilburn?
Our fixed prices in Kilburn 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 Kilburn do you cover?
We book surveyors across Kilburn, including postcode districts NW6, and nearby towns such as Willesden, Maida Vale, Hampstead, Camden Town.
Which survey should I get for a home in Kilburn?
A Level 2 survey suits a modernised Victorian flat, while a whole house or an older conversion justifies a Level 3.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Kilburn?
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 Kilburn 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.