Homes in Clapham
Clapham has Georgian houses around the Old Town and Clapham Common, Victorian and Edwardian terraces across most of the area, and large villas, many converted into flats. Abbeville Village has popular Edwardian terraces.
Clapham Park has interwar and post-war council estates. Loft conversions, rear extensions and basements are common. The area sits on London Clay, and mature street trees are widespread. Clapham is popular with young professionals and families, and prices are high. Clapham Common is a major green space, with large Georgian and Victorian houses facing it. Many houses have been extended into the loft or basement, and buyers should check approvals and party wall history. Clapham Old Town has some of the area's oldest houses, many listed or in conservation areas.
Areas we cover include Clapham Common, Clapham Old Town, Clapham North, Abbeville Village, Clapham Park.
What surveyors look out for in Clapham
- Clay subsidence near mature trees
- Basement and loft extensions - approvals and party walls
- Conversions - leases and building regulations
- Georgian houses with lime mortar and timber issues
Which survey for a Clapham home?
A Level 3 survey suits most of Clapham's period houses, with a Level 2 for modernised flats.
| 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 Clapham 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 Clapham: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Clapham?
Our fixed prices in Clapham 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 Clapham do you cover?
We book surveyors across Clapham, including postcode districts SW4, and nearby towns such as Brixton, Battersea, Streatham, Wandsworth.
Which survey should I get for a home in Clapham?
A Level 3 survey suits most of Clapham's period houses, with a Level 2 for modernised flats.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Clapham?
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 Clapham 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.