Homes in Devizes
Devizes is a market town with a very large number of listed buildings around its Market Place, where Georgian brick and stone frontages often conceal older timber frames. The town is home to the Wadworth brewery and sits on the Kennet and Avon Canal near the famous Caen Hill flight of locks.
Victorian terraces and villas surround the historic core, while Roundway and the town's edges have post-war estates and newer development, including on former hospital and barracks sites. Surrounding villages such as Potterne and Bishops Cannings have timber-framed, brick and thatched cottages. The area has a mix of chalk and greensand geology, with clay in places. The town lacks a railway station, which keeps prices lower than some neighbouring towns, but it remains popular with families and retirees.
Areas we cover include Roundway, Rowde, Potterne, Bishops Cannings.
What surveyors look out for in Devizes
- Many town-centre properties are listed or have hidden timber frames
- Thatched cottages in nearby villages need specialist insurance and maintenance
- Canalside homes should be checked for damp and flooding
- Some homes are on converted former institutional sites with shared management
Which survey for a Devizes home?
A Level 3 Building Survey is recommended for Devizes's listed and older homes, while a Level 2 Home Survey suits post-war and modern housing.
| 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 Devizes 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 Devizes: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Devizes?
Our fixed prices in Devizes 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 Devizes do you cover?
We book surveyors across Devizes, including postcode districts SN10, and nearby towns such as Chippenham, Marlborough, Trowbridge, Swindon.
Which survey should I get for a home in Devizes?
A Level 3 Building Survey is recommended for Devizes's listed and older homes, while a Level 2 Home Survey suits post-war and modern housing.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Devizes?
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 Devizes 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.
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.
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.