Homes in St Austell
St Austell is the centre of the china clay industry, and the white spoil heaps north of the town still dominate the skyline. The town has granite and stone Victorian terraces built for clay workers, plus a large amount of post-war council and private housing on the hills around the centre. Mount Charles and the roads towards the coast have inter-war semis and bungalows.
Carlyon Bay has larger detached homes and newer coastal developments, while Mevagissey and Par offer harbour cottages. The villages of clay country such as St Dennis and Foxhole have terraced housing close to working and former pits. Building stone varies from granite to killas, and many 1930s to 1950s homes were built with concrete blocks, some of which may contain mine waste.
Areas we cover include Mount Charles, Carlyon Bay, Polgooth, Mevagissey, Par.
What surveyors look out for in St Austell
- China clay workings mean a mining search should cover pits, tips and shafts near the property
- Concrete block homes from the early to mid 20th century may need mundic testing
- Radon levels are elevated over the St Austell granite
- Harbour cottages in Mevagissey and Par can be at risk of tidal flooding
Which survey for a St Austell home?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits the newer estates, but for clay country terraces and older block-built homes a Level 3 survey with clear comment on mundic and mining is better value.
| 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 St Austell 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 St Austell: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in St Austell?
Our fixed prices in St Austell 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 St Austell do you cover?
We book surveyors across St Austell, including postcode districts PL25, PL26, and nearby towns such as Truro, Bodmin, Newquay, Saltash.
Which survey should I get for a home in St Austell?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits the newer estates, but for clay country terraces and older block-built homes a Level 3 survey with clear comment on mundic and mining is better value.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in St Austell?
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 St Austell 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 problemsFlood 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.
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.
Defects and problemsSubsidence: 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.