Homes in Wandsworth Town
Wandsworth Town has Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the Common, with the 'Toast Rack' an area of large Victorian houses. Earlsfield and Southfields have popular Edwardian terraces, including the Southfields 'Grid'.
The River Wandle runs through the area, with new developments along it. London Clay and gravels underlie the area, and many houses have been extended into the loft and to the rear. Wandsworth Town is popular with families, partly because of its schools and green space, and prices are high. The Ram Brewery redevelopment has brought new flats to the town centre. Larger houses have often been enlarged upwards or downwards, and party wall agreements with neighbours should be on file.
Areas we cover include Wandsworth Town, Earlsfield, Southfields, Wandsworth Common, Toast Rack.
What surveyors look out for in Wandsworth Town
- River Wandle flood risk
- Clay subsidence near mature trees
- Loft and rear extensions without approvals
- Conversions - leases and building regulations
Which survey for a Wandsworth Town home?
A Level 3 survey suits most Victorian houses, and a Level 2 suits flats and modernised 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 Wandsworth Town 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 Wandsworth Town: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Wandsworth Town?
Our fixed prices in Wandsworth Town 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 Wandsworth Town do you cover?
We book surveyors across Wandsworth Town, including postcode districts SW18, and nearby towns such as Battersea, Putney, Tooting, Wimbledon.
Which survey should I get for a home in Wandsworth Town?
A Level 3 survey suits most Victorian houses, and a Level 2 suits flats and modernised homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Wandsworth Town?
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 Wandsworth Town 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.