Homes in Eltham
Eltham is predominantly interwar suburbia with 1920s and 1930s semis and terraces, plus older houses around the High Street and Eltham Palace. The Well Hall Estate, built in 1915 for Woolwich Arsenal workers, is a garden suburb of cottage-style homes now in a conservation area.
Mottingham has the London County Council's interwar Mottingham Estate, while New Eltham and Avery Hill have more interwar private houses. The area is mostly on London Clay with some sand and gravel, and mature trees are common. Eltham Palace, an Art Deco mansion attached to a medieval great hall, sits on the edge of the town. Prices are generally lower than neighbouring Blackheath, and family houses here are often extended into the loft or to the rear.
Areas we cover include Eltham, New Eltham, Mottingham, Well Hall, Avery Hill.
What surveyors look out for in Eltham
- Clay subsidence and tree root issues in interwar streets
- Well Hall cottages with original roofs and timber details
- Ex-council homes - confirm construction type
- Extensions and loft conversions needing approvals
Which survey for a Eltham home?
A Level 2 survey suits most homes in Eltham, with a Level 3 for older or altered properties.
| 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 Eltham 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 Eltham: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Eltham?
Our fixed prices in Eltham 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 Eltham do you cover?
We book surveyors across Eltham, including postcode districts SE9, and nearby towns such as Blackheath, Sidcup, Chislehurst, Woolwich.
Which survey should I get for a home in Eltham?
A Level 2 survey suits most homes in Eltham, with a Level 3 for older or altered properties.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Eltham?
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 Eltham 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 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.