Homes in Hampstead
Hampstead's village core has Georgian houses, older cottages and listed buildings on steep, narrow streets, surrounded by large Victorian and Edwardian villas, mansion blocks and Arts and Crafts houses. Belsize Park has grand white stucco terraces, many split into flats.
The hill is capped by sandy Bagshot and Claygate beds over London Clay, giving springs, high groundwater in places and ground that can shift on slopes. Basement extensions have been widely debated here, and Camden has detailed policies on basement works and their effect on neighbours and groundwater. Frognal and Redington Road have large Arts and Crafts and Edwardian detached houses, and Swiss Cottage adds post-war blocks and modern flats near the Finchley Road.
Areas we cover include Hampstead Village, Belsize Park, South End Green, Frognal, Swiss Cottage.
What surveyors look out for in Hampstead
- Basement works and their impact on neighbouring properties and drainage
- Springs, groundwater and slope stability around the Heath
- Listed buildings and conservation controls
- Large period houses with ageing roofs, chimneys and services
Which survey for a Hampstead home?
A Level 3 survey is the norm for Hampstead's period houses, and basement flats need careful damp assessment.
| 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 Hampstead 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 Hampstead: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Hampstead?
Our fixed prices in Hampstead 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 Hampstead do you cover?
We book surveyors across Hampstead, including postcode districts NW3, and nearby towns such as Camden Town, Kentish Town, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Kilburn.
Which survey should I get for a home in Hampstead?
A Level 3 survey is the norm for Hampstead's period houses, and basement flats need careful damp assessment.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Hampstead?
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 Hampstead 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.
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.