Homes in Folkestone
Folkestone has grand Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas around The Leas, many converted into flats, and smaller Victorian terraces in the streets around the town centre and Foord. Cheriton and Morehall have interwar and post-war housing, and Hawkinge has extensive new-build estates on the former airfield.
The harbour area and seafront are being redeveloped with new apartments. Sandgate has older seafront houses, and the area has known landslip risks: the Folkestone Warren to the east and parts of the Sandgate cliffs have a long history of ground movement. Coastal exposure means salt, wind and driving rain affect roofs, windows and render. The Creative Quarter around the Old High Street has seen renovation of older buildings, and High Speed 1 makes the town popular with London commuters and second-home buyers.
Areas we cover include The Leas, Folkestone Harbour, Cheriton, Sandgate, Hawkinge, Foord, East Cliff, Morehall.
What surveyors look out for in Folkestone
- Coastal landslip risk around Sandgate and the Warren
- Coastal exposure - salt damage to render, windows and metalwork
- Large Victorian villas converted into flats - leases and approvals
- Gault clay movement in parts of the town
- New-build snagging at Hawkinge and the seafront
Which survey for a Folkestone home?
A Level 3 survey suits Folkestone's large period conversions and seafront homes, with a Level 2 for interwar and newer houses.
| 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Folkestone?
Our fixed prices in Folkestone 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 Folkestone do you cover?
We book surveyors across Folkestone, including postcode districts CT18, CT19, CT20, and nearby towns such as Dover, Ashford, Hythe, Canterbury.
Which survey should I get for a home in Folkestone?
A Level 3 survey suits Folkestone's large period conversions and seafront homes, with a Level 2 for interwar and newer houses.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Folkestone?
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 Folkestone 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 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.