Homes in Telford
Telford was designated a new town in 1968, built around older industrial towns such as Wellington, Dawley, Madeley and Oakengates. The Ironbridge Gorge, a World Heritage Site, has the world's first iron bridge and older cottages on steep slopes. Wellington has Victorian terraces and a market town centre. Coalbrookdale, where Abraham Darby first smelted iron with coke, has older cottages and ironmasters' houses.
The new town brought large estates of houses and flats, many with non-traditional construction or flat roofs, and newer developments such as Priorslee and Lightmoor have expanded the town. The Shropshire coalfield underlies much of Telford, and centuries of coal, ironstone and clay mining have left old shafts and workings. The Ironbridge Gorge is known for landslips. Mining legacy and ground conditions are key survey considerations.
Areas we cover include Wellington, Madeley, Dawley, Oakengates, Ironbridge, Priorslee, Lightmoor, Hadley.
What surveyors look out for in Telford
- Coal and ironstone mining legacy - a coal mining search is essential
- Landslip risk in the Ironbridge Gorge
- New town estates with non-traditional construction
- Flood risk near the River Severn at Ironbridge
Which survey for a Telford home?
A Level 3 Building Survey is recommended for older Telford homes and those in the Gorge, while a Level 2 Home Survey suits newer estates.
| 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 Telford 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 Telford: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Telford?
Our fixed prices in Telford 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 Telford do you cover?
We book surveyors across Telford, including postcode districts TF1, TF2, TF3, TF4, TF7, and nearby towns such as Shrewsbury, Newport, Bridgnorth, Wolverhampton.
Which survey should I get for a home in Telford?
A Level 3 Building Survey is recommended for older Telford homes and those in the Gorge, while a Level 2 Home Survey suits newer estates.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Telford?
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 Telford 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 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 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.