Homes in Bath
Bath is a World Heritage Site, and its Georgian crescents, squares and terraces built of creamy Bath stone are among the finest in Europe. Most homes in the centre, Lansdown and Widcombe are listed, and many have been divided into flats. Larkhall and Bear Flat have Victorian and Edwardian terraces, and Oldfield Park has rows of Victorian housing popular with families and student landlords.
Outer areas such as Weston, Odd Down and Southdown have inter-war and post-war homes, while Combe Down village sits above former stone mines that were stabilised in a major scheme completed around 2010. Many central homes have vaults under the pavement, and the steep hillsides mean slopes, retaining walls and landslip are concerns in some streets.
Areas we cover include Lansdown, Widcombe, Larkhall, Weston, Combe Down, Odd Down, Oldfield Park, Bear Flat.
What surveyors look out for in Bath
- Most period homes are listed - unauthorised past alterations can become the buyer's liability
- Pavement vaults can suffer water ingress and may have unclear ownership
- Bath stone erodes and needs lime-based repair rather than cement
- Some hillside areas have a history of land instability
- Student HMO conversions in Oldfield Park are controlled by an Article 4 direction
Which survey for a Bath home?
A Level 3 Building Survey from a surveyor experienced with listed Bath stone buildings is the right choice for most Georgian and Victorian homes in Bath.
| 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 Bath 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 Bath: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Bath?
Our fixed prices in Bath 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 Bath do you cover?
We book surveyors across Bath, including postcode districts BA1, BA2, and nearby towns such as Bradford on Avon, Frome, Bristol, Chippenham.
Which survey should I get for a home in Bath?
A Level 3 Building Survey from a surveyor experienced with listed Bath stone buildings is the right choice for most Georgian and Victorian homes in Bath.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Bath?
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 Bath 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.
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.
Choosing a surveyBuying a flat: which survey and what to check
Which survey to get when buying a flat, what a surveyor can and can't inspect in a block, and the lease and building checks that matter.