Homes in Gravesend
Gravesend is an old Thames-side town with Georgian and Victorian terraces near the riverfront and town centre, and larger Victorian villas in Windmill Hill. Interwar and post-war suburbs fill Riverview Park and Singlewell, and Northfleet has a mix of Victorian terraces and newer housing on former industrial land.
Ebbsfleet Garden City, between Northfleet and Dartford, is one of the largest new-build programmes in the country, with thousands of homes built and planned on former chalk quarries. Like Dartford, the area is on chalk, with old pits and dene holes, and the riverside is protected by Thames flood defences. High Speed 1 services from Gravesend and Ebbsfleet have made the area popular with London commuters. Windmill Hill and the streets above the town also have larger Edwardian houses with good views.
Areas we cover include Gravesend Town, Northfleet, Riverview Park, Chalk, Singlewell, Istead Rise, Ebbsfleet Valley, Meopham.
What surveyors look out for in Gravesend
- Chalk ground with old quarries and dene holes
- Thames flood risk near the riverfront
- New-build snagging and estate charges at Ebbsfleet
- Georgian and Victorian terraces with damp and dated services
Which survey for a Gravesend home?
A Level 2 survey suits most homes, with a Level 3 for Georgian or unmodernised Victorian properties near the river.
| 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 Gravesend 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 Gravesend: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Gravesend?
Our fixed prices in Gravesend 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 Gravesend do you cover?
We book surveyors across Gravesend, including postcode districts DA11, DA12, DA13, and nearby towns such as Dartford, Rochester, Chatham, Sevenoaks.
Which survey should I get for a home in Gravesend?
A Level 2 survey suits most homes, with a Level 3 for Georgian or unmodernised Victorian properties near the river.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Gravesend?
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 Gravesend 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.
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 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.