Homes in Morden
Morden is largely interwar suburbia, built after the Northern line reached Morden in 1926. The St Helier Estate, built by the London County Council in the 1930s, spans Morden and Carshalton, with cottage-style homes and green spaces.
Lower Morden has interwar semis and detached houses. Morden Hall Park, a National Trust estate, sits on the River Wandle, which brings some flood risk to nearby streets. Prices are lower than Wimbledon, attracting families and first-time buyers. Morden is at the southern end of the Northern line, giving direct access to central London. Many interwar houses have been extended into the loft or to the rear, and buyers should check approvals and quality of workmanship.
Areas we cover include Morden, St Helier, Lower Morden, Morden Park.
What surveyors look out for in Morden
- Ex-council homes on St Helier - confirm construction type
- River Wandle flood risk
- Clay subsidence near trees
- Extensions and alterations needing approvals
Which survey for a Morden home?
A Level 2 survey suits most Morden 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 Morden 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 Morden: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Morden?
Our fixed prices in Morden 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 Morden do you cover?
We book surveyors across Morden, including postcode districts SM4, and nearby towns such as Mitcham, Wimbledon, Sutton, Carshalton.
Which survey should I get for a home in Morden?
A Level 2 survey suits most Morden homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Morden?
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 Morden 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 surveyBuying a house with an extension or loft conversion: survey guide
Buying a home with an extension or loft conversion? Which survey to choose, common defects, and the paperwork your conveyancer should check.
Choosing a surveyLevel 2 vs Level 3 survey: which do you need?
Level 2 or Level 3 survey? How the two RICS surveys differ in depth, price and report, and which one suits the home you're buying.