Homes in Chatham
Chatham grew around the Royal Dockyard, and its streets are dominated by tightly packed Victorian terraces climbing steep hillsides above the town centre. After the dockyard closed in 1984, St Mary's Island and Chatham Maritime were redeveloped with new homes, offices and the historic dockyard attractions.
Walderslade, Lordswood and Princes Park were built from the 1960s onwards, with extensive estates of houses and bungalows. The town sits on chalk, with steep valleys, retaining walls and old workings in places. Prices are lower than many parts of Kent, attracting first-time buyers and investors. Many terraces were built quickly for dockyard workers in the 19th century, and some have shallow foundations, solid walls and rear additions that have moved. Fort Pitt and the Great Lines add green space above the town.
Areas we cover include Chatham Town, Walderslade, Luton, Lordswood, Princes Park, St Mary's Island, Chatham Maritime.
What surveyors look out for in Chatham
- Steep sites with retaining walls, steps and drainage issues
- Chalk ground with solution features and old workings
- Victorian terraces with damp, timber decay and old roofs
- Ground contamination on former dockyard land
- Estates from the 1960s and 1970s with flat roofs or shallow pitches
Which survey for a Chatham home?
A Level 2 survey suits most Chatham homes, with a Level 3 for unmodernised Victorian terraces on steep sites.
| 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 Chatham 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 Chatham: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Chatham?
Our fixed prices in Chatham 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 Chatham do you cover?
We book surveyors across Chatham, including postcode districts ME4, ME5, and nearby towns such as Rochester, Gillingham, Maidstone, Sittingbourne.
Which survey should I get for a home in Chatham?
A Level 2 survey suits most Chatham homes, with a Level 3 for unmodernised Victorian terraces on steep sites.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Chatham?
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 Chatham buyers
Surveys 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.
Choosing a surveyDo I need a survey on a new build home?
Do new build homes need a survey? Why a snagging inspection is worth it, what the warranty does and doesn't cover, and when to book.