Homes in Fareham
Fareham has a historic town centre with Georgian buildings on the High Street, Victorian and Edwardian houses nearby, and large estates from the 1970s and 1980s at Locks Heath and Park Gate. Portchester has interwar and post-war homes near the castle.
Whiteley has extensive new-build development, and Welborne is a new garden village planned north of the town. Titchfield has a historic village centre. The town sits on London Clay and gravels near the coast, with tidal flood risk in low-lying areas. Prices are moderate by Hampshire standards, attracting commuters and families. Many 1970s and 1980s homes in Locks Heath and Park Gate have been extended or altered. Titchfield is a particularly attractive village with timber-framed and Georgian buildings. Stubbington has larger homes popular with families. Portchester Castle and the harbour add character.
Areas we cover include Fareham Town, Portchester, Titchfield, Locks Heath, Stubbington, Whiteley, Park Gate, Welborne.
What surveyors look out for in Fareham
- Tidal flood risk in low-lying areas
- Clay soils - check for movement near trees
- Estates from the 1970s and 1980s with original roofs and windows
- New-build snagging at Whiteley
Which survey for a Fareham home?
A Level 2 survey suits most Fareham 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 Fareham 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 Fareham: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Fareham?
Our fixed prices in Fareham 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 Fareham do you cover?
We book surveyors across Fareham, including postcode districts PO14, PO15, PO16, and nearby towns such as Gosport, Portsmouth, Southampton, Havant.
Which survey should I get for a home in Fareham?
A Level 2 survey suits most Fareham homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Fareham?
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 Fareham 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.
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.