Homes in Hastings
Hastings Old Town has medieval and Tudor timber-framed buildings, many listed, crowded into a narrow valley. St Leonards-on-Sea was developed by James Burton and his son Decimus from the 1820s, with grand Regency terraces and villas.
Victorian terraces fill the streets of Silverhill, Ore and Bohemia, while Hollington has post-war estates. The town is very hilly, with steep streets and retaining walls, and the Hastings Beds clays and sandstones have a history of landslips. Prices are among the lowest on the Sussex coast, attracting first-time buyers, creatives and second-home owners. Many older houses in the Old Town have been restored, but some still have structural issues. St Leonards' Regency buildings are largely listed, and many have been converted into flats. Burton St Leonards, the original Burton development, is a conservation area with distinctive stucco villas and a public garden.
Areas we cover include Old Town, St Leonards-on-Sea, Silverhill, Ore, Hollington, West Hill, Bohemia, Burton St Leonards.
What surveyors look out for in Hastings
- Landslip risk on steep slopes and cliffs
- Steep sites with retaining walls and drainage issues
- Listed buildings and conservation controls in the Old Town
- Coastal exposure on the seafront
- Victorian terraces with damp and dated services
Which survey for a Hastings home?
A Level 3 survey suits Hastings' older and hillside properties, with a Level 2 for later 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 Hastings 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 Hastings: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Hastings?
Our fixed prices in Hastings 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 Hastings do you cover?
We book surveyors across Hastings, including postcode districts TN34, TN35, TN37, TN38, and nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea, Eastbourne, Rye, Battle.
Which survey should I get for a home in Hastings?
A Level 3 survey suits Hastings' older and hillside properties, with a Level 2 for later homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Hastings?
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 Hastings 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.
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.