Homes in Hove
Hove has some of the finest Regency architecture in the country, with Brunswick Square and Adelaide Crescent lined with grand stucco houses, most now converted into flats. Victorian and Edwardian houses fill the streets inland, and Hove Park has larger interwar and later detached homes.
Aldrington and Westbourne have Edwardian terraces, and Portslade has a mix of older cottages, Victorian houses and post-war estates. Like Brighton, Hove has some bungaroosh construction, and the seafront is exposed to salt-laden winds. Prices are high, driven by the city's appeal and good schools. Many large houses near the seafront have basements and lightwells prone to damp. Hove Park and Goldsmid have larger interwar and later homes on quieter streets. The seafront Regency buildings are mostly listed, and changes need consent. Portslade has more affordable homes, popular with first-time buyers, and an older village core with flint cottages.
Areas we cover include Brunswick Town, Adelaide Crescent, Aldrington, Hove Park, Westbourne, Portslade, Goldsmid.
What surveyors look out for in Hove
- Regency stucco facades and balconies needing maintenance
- Bungaroosh walls in older buildings
- Coastal exposure on the seafront
- Converted flats - leases, service charges and major works
Which survey for a Hove home?
A Level 3 survey suits Hove's Regency and Victorian houses, with a Level 2 for later homes and flats.
| 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 Hove 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 Hove: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Hove?
Our fixed prices in Hove 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 Hove do you cover?
We book surveyors across Hove, including postcode districts BN3, BN41, and nearby towns such as Brighton, Worthing, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Which survey should I get for a home in Hove?
A Level 3 survey suits Hove's Regency and Victorian houses, with a Level 2 for later homes and flats.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Hove?
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 Hove buyers
Buying 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 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.
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.