Homes in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale was designated a new town in 1961 to house overspill from Liverpool, and most of its housing dates from the 1960s and 1970s. Neighbourhoods such as Digmoor, Tanhouse, Ashurst and Birch Green were laid out using Radburn principles, separating pedestrians and cars with footpaths, underpasses and green spaces. Many homes are terraced or semi-detached, and some have flat or low-pitched roofs, timber cladding panels and other features typical of the era.
Old Skelmersdale retains some older terraced housing from the days when the town was a coal mining community, while Up Holland is an older village with stone cottages, a historic church and a more traditional feel. Newer private estates have been added since the 1990s, often in more conventional layouts. House prices are among the lowest in West Lancashire, attracting first-time buyers, and the area was mined for coal before the new town was built.
Areas we cover include Up Holland, Digmoor, Tanhouse, Ashurst, Birch Green, Old Skelmersdale, Chapel House.
What surveyors look out for in Skelmersdale
- Former coal mining area - always request a CON29M search
- 1960s and 1970s homes may include system-built or timber-framed construction
- Flat roofs and cladding panels need careful checking
- Radburn layouts can create unusual access and boundary arrangements
Which survey for a Skelmersdale home?
A Level 2 suits most conventional homes, with a Level 3 for non-traditional or flat-roofed properties.
| 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 Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Skelmersdale?
Our fixed prices in Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale do you cover?
We book surveyors across Skelmersdale, including postcode districts WN8, and nearby towns such as Ormskirk, Wigan, St Helens.
Which survey should I get for a home in Skelmersdale?
A Level 2 suits most conventional homes, with a Level 3 for non-traditional or flat-roofed properties.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Skelmersdale?
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 Skelmersdale buyers
Buying in a former coal mining area: surveys and searches
Buying a home on the old coalfield? What a CON29M coal mining search shows, what a survey adds and what to do if a mine shaft is nearby.
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.
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.