Homes in Tooting
Tooting has Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with the Totterdown Fields estate, built by the London County Council from 1903, one of the first council cottage estates in London. Many houses have been converted into flats or extended.
Upper Tooting has larger Victorian houses, and Furzedown has Edwardian terraces. London Clay soils and mature street trees are common, and Tooting Bec Common adds green space. Tooting is popular with young professionals and families, and prices have risen sharply. Tooting Market and Broadway Market are focal points, and the Northern line gives fast access to central London. Plenty of homes have been enlarged over the years, so check that each phase of work was signed off.
Areas we cover include Tooting Broadway, Tooting Bec, Totterdown Fields, Furzedown, Upper Tooting.
What surveyors look out for in Tooting
- Clay subsidence near trees
- Totterdown Fields conservation area controls
- Converted flats - leases and approvals
- Loft and rear extensions needing approvals
Which survey for a Tooting home?
A Level 2 survey suits most Tooting homes, with a Level 3 for unmodernised period houses.
| 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 Tooting 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 Tooting: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Tooting?
Our fixed prices in Tooting 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 Tooting do you cover?
We book surveyors across Tooting, including postcode districts SW17, and nearby towns such as Streatham, Wandsworth Town, Wimbledon, Balham.
Which survey should I get for a home in Tooting?
A Level 2 survey suits most Tooting homes, with a Level 3 for unmodernised period houses.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Tooting?
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 Tooting 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.