Homes in Worthing
Worthing has Regency and Victorian houses near the seafront and town centre, many converted into flats, and Edwardian and interwar homes in Broadwater and Tarring. Goring-by-Sea and Durrington have interwar and post-war bungalows and detached houses.
Findon Valley and Salvington have interwar and later homes on the slopes of the South Downs. The seafront is exposed to salt-laden winds, and some low-lying areas have flood risk. Groundwater flooding can occur in the chalk valleys. Prices are moderate by Sussex standards, attracting retirees, families and London buyers. Many older properties near the seafront have been converted into flats, and some former hotels have become apartments. Goring-by-Sea has larger interwar homes near the beach, popular with families. The town centre has seen new apartment blocks. Broadwater has a mix of Edwardian houses and interwar semis, and Tarring has an older village core with flint cottages and listed buildings.
Areas we cover include Worthing Town, Goring-by-Sea, Broadwater, Durrington, Tarring, Findon Valley, East Worthing, Salvington.
What surveyors look out for in Worthing
- Coastal exposure on the seafront
- Groundwater flooding in chalk valleys
- Interwar bungalows with original roofs and services
- Regency and Victorian conversions - leases and approvals
Which survey for a Worthing home?
A Level 2 survey suits most Worthing homes, with a Level 3 for older seafront properties.
| 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 Worthing 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 Worthing: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Worthing?
Our fixed prices in Worthing 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 Worthing do you cover?
We book surveyors across Worthing, including postcode districts BN11, BN12, BN13, BN14, and nearby towns such as Brighton, Hove, Chichester, Bognor Regis.
Which survey should I get for a home in Worthing?
A Level 2 survey suits most Worthing homes, with a Level 3 for older seafront properties.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Worthing?
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 Worthing 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.