Homes in Chichester
Chichester has a walled Roman city centre with Georgian and older buildings, many listed, around the cathedral and the Pallants. Summersdale has larger Victorian and Edwardian houses, and Parklands has interwar and post-war homes.
Graylingwell has a new-build development on the former hospital site. The city sits on the coastal plain, and the River Lavant can flood when groundwater is high, as in 1994 and 2000. Selsey and Bosham, nearby, have coastal flood risk. Prices are high, driven by the city's character and its setting near the South Downs and Chichester Harbour. The Pallants are among the city's most attractive streets, with Georgian buildings. Summersdale and Fishbourne have larger homes popular with families. Bosham has some of the harbour's most sought-after cottages, but many are at risk from tidal flooding.
Areas we cover include Chichester City, The Pallants, Summersdale, Parklands, Fishbourne, Bosham, Selsey, Graylingwell.
What surveyors look out for in Chichester
- River Lavant and groundwater flooding
- Coastal flood risk at Selsey and Bosham
- Listed buildings and conservation controls in the city centre
- Flint walls and older brick buildings with damp issues
Which survey for a Chichester home?
A Level 3 survey suits Chichester's historic houses, with a Level 2 for later 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 Chichester 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 Chichester: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Chichester?
Our fixed prices in Chichester 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 Chichester do you cover?
We book surveyors across Chichester, including postcode districts PO19, PO20, and nearby towns such as Bognor Regis, Worthing, Havant, Portsmouth.
Which survey should I get for a home in Chichester?
A Level 3 survey suits Chichester's historic houses, with a Level 2 for later homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Chichester?
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 Chichester 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 surveyBuying 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.