Homes in East Ham
East Ham is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many of them modest two-storey houses. Upton Park has similar housing and new apartments on the former Boleyn Ground.
Beckton was largely developed in the 1980s and 1990s on former gasworks and marshland, with low-rise housing. The area is low-lying, with Thames flood risk in places. Prices are among the lower end in east London, attracting first-time buyers and families. East Ham has strong transport links, with the District and Hammersmith and City lines. Many terraced houses have been converted into flats or extended, and buyers should check approvals carefully. Wall End has more Victorian terraces close to the High Street North, while Beckton's newer homes are often timber framed with modest gardens.
Areas we cover include East Ham, Beckton, Upton Park, Wall End.
What surveyors look out for in East Ham
- Thames flood risk in Beckton
- Ground contamination on former gasworks land
- Victorian terraces with damp and old roofs
- Extensions and conversions needing approvals
Which survey for a East Ham home?
A Level 2 survey suits most East Ham homes, with a Level 3 for unmodernised terraces.
| 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 East Ham 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 East Ham: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in East Ham?
Our fixed prices in East Ham 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 East Ham do you cover?
We book surveyors across East Ham, including postcode districts E6, and nearby towns such as Barking, Forest Gate, Stratford, Ilford.
Which survey should I get for a home in East Ham?
A Level 2 survey suits most East Ham homes, with a Level 3 for unmodernised terraces.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in East Ham?
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 East Ham 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.
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 problemsNon-standard construction: PRC, timber frame and system-built homes
Buying a PRC, steel-framed, timber frame or system-built home? What non-standard construction means for mortgages, surveys and resale.
Defects and problemsDamp in a survey report: rising, penetrating and condensation
Damp flagged in your survey? How surveyors tell rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation apart, and what to do before you exchange.