Homes in Mitcham
Mitcham has a historic village core with older houses around the cricket green, Victorian and Edwardian terraces, interwar semis, and post-war council estates. Pollards Hill has a 1970s low-rise council estate.
Colliers Wood has Victorian terraces near the Wandle and some new apartment developments. The River Wandle runs through the area, with some flood risk nearby. Prices are among the lower end in south London, attracting first-time buyers and families. Mitcham Common is a large green space, and the area has a mix of housing types. Many interwar houses have been extended, and some have been converted into flats. Figges Marsh has Edwardian terraces close to the Northern line. Colliers Wood's new apartment developments are popular with first-time buyers, partly because of the Northern line station.
Areas we cover include Mitcham, Mitcham Common, Pollards Hill, Colliers Wood, Figges Marsh.
What surveyors look out for in Mitcham
- River Wandle flood risk
- Ex-council homes - confirm construction type
- Clay subsidence near trees
- Extensions and loft conversions needing approvals
Which survey for a Mitcham home?
A Level 2 survey suits most Mitcham homes.
| 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 Mitcham 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 Mitcham: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Mitcham?
Our fixed prices in Mitcham 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 Mitcham do you cover?
We book surveyors across Mitcham, including postcode districts CR4, SW19, and nearby towns such as Morden, Streatham, Croydon, Wimbledon.
Which survey should I get for a home in Mitcham?
A Level 2 survey suits most Mitcham homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Mitcham?
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 Mitcham buyers
Flood risk: what to check before you buy
How to check flood risk before buying a house: official flood maps, searches, insurance, Flood Re and what your surveyor can and can't tell you.
Defects and problemsSubsidence: 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.