Homes in Ross-on-Wye
Ross-on-Wye is a market town on a sandstone cliff above the River Wye, with a seventeenth-century Market House at its heart. Its centre has Georgian and older buildings of local red sandstone, many listed, and the town is a conservation area. The town grew as an early tourist centre, and some Victorian villas were built for visitors.
Post-war and newer housing has been added on the town's edges. The Wye floods regularly, affecting low-lying areas near the river. Ross is popular with retirees and buyers seeking a historic town on the edge of the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Red sandstone buildings need careful maintenance to avoid erosion and damp. Tudorville has inter-war homes. Expect many older homes to have solid sandstone walls.
Areas we cover include Tudorville, Brampton Abbotts, Walford, Weston under Penyard.
What surveyors look out for in Ross-on-Wye
- Flood risk from the River Wye
- Red sandstone erosion and damp
- Listed buildings and conservation area controls
- Steep sites near the cliff
Which survey for a Ross-on-Wye home?
A Level 3 Building Survey suits Ross-on-Wye's older sandstone 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 Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Ross-on-Wye?
Our fixed prices in Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye do you cover?
We book surveyors across Ross-on-Wye, including postcode districts HR9, and nearby towns such as Hereford, Ledbury.
Which survey should I get for a home in Ross-on-Wye?
A Level 3 Building Survey suits Ross-on-Wye's older sandstone properties.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Ross-on-Wye?
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 Ross-on-Wye 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.