Homes in Streatham
Streatham has a large stock of Victorian and Edwardian houses, from terraces to substantial villas, and many interwar mansion blocks along Streatham Hill. Furzedown, shared with Wandsworth, has Edwardian terraces near Tooting.
Many larger houses have been converted into flats. The area sits on London Clay, with mature trees in streets and gardens. Streatham Common and Norwood Grove add green space with their own tree-related issues for nearby homes. Prices are lower than Clapham and Brixton, attracting families and first-time buyers. Streatham High Road is the main shopping street, with Victorian and Edwardian parades. Many mansion blocks along Streatham Hill were built in the 1930s and have communal roofs, lifts and service charges.
Areas we cover include Streatham, Streatham Hill, Streatham Common, Furzedown, Norbury.
What surveyors look out for in Streatham
- Clay subsidence and tree root damage
- Mansion block service charges and major works
- Flat conversions - leases and approvals
- Original roofs and chimneys on Victorian houses
Which survey for a Streatham home?
A Level 2 survey suits most Streatham flats and houses, with a Level 3 for unmodernised period 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 Streatham 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 Streatham: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Streatham?
Our fixed prices in Streatham 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 Streatham do you cover?
We book surveyors across Streatham, including postcode districts SW16, and nearby towns such as Brixton, Clapham, Tooting, West Norwood.
Which survey should I get for a home in Streatham?
A Level 2 survey suits most Streatham flats and houses, with a Level 3 for unmodernised period properties.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Streatham?
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 Streatham 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 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.
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.