Homes in Camborne
Camborne and neighbouring Redruth were at the heart of Cornish tin and copper mining, and the area is part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. Rows of granite and killas miners' cottages and Victorian terraces make up much of the housing, along with chapels, engine houses and count houses converted into homes.
Pool, between the two towns, has been regenerated with new housing and commercial development, while estates of post-war and modern homes surround both centres. Prices are among the more affordable in Cornwall, which attracts first-time buyers and investors. The ground is honeycombed with old shafts and adits, so mining searches are essential, and many older block-built homes were made using local mine waste.
Areas we cover include Redruth, Pool, Tuckingmill, Troon, Beacon.
What surveyors look out for in Camborne
- One of the most heavily mined areas in Britain - always get a Cornwall mining search
- Mundic block testing is often required by lenders on older concrete homes
- Converted engine houses and chapels need checks on structure and listed status
- Radon is high across the Carnmenellis granite south of the towns
Which survey for a Camborne home?
For miners' cottages and older block-built homes in Camborne and Redruth a Level 3 Building Survey is advisable, with the mining search and any mundic test result shared with your surveyor.
| 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 Camborne 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 Camborne: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Camborne?
Our fixed prices in Camborne 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 Camborne do you cover?
We book surveyors across Camborne, including postcode districts TR14, TR15, TR16, and nearby towns such as Truro, Falmouth, Penzance, St Ives.
Which survey should I get for a home in Camborne?
For miners' cottages and older block-built homes in Camborne and Redruth a Level 3 Building Survey is advisable, with the mining search and any mundic test result shared with your surveyor.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Camborne?
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 Camborne buyers
Buying in a former coal mining area: surveys and searches
Buying a home on the old coalfield? What a CON29M coal mining search shows, what a survey adds and what to do if a mine shaft is nearby.
Defects and problemsRadon and buying a house
Buying in a radon affected area? What radon is, how to check a property, the UKHSA action and target levels, testing and typical fixes.
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.