Homes in Burntwood
Burntwood is a town made up of former mining villages, including Chasetown and Chase Terrace, on the edge of Cannock Chase. Its older housing includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces built for miners, while the town grew significantly from the 1960s with large private estates of semis and bungalows. Chasetown's Victorian terraces were built close to the collieries, and many have since been modernised.
Newer developments have been added on the town's edges. Chasewater, a reservoir and country park, sits on the western side. The area was part of the Cannock Chase coalfield, so mining legacy needs checking. Burntwood is popular with buyers seeking more affordable homes than Lichfield, and many 1960s and 1970s homes now need updating. Gorstey Ley and Boney Hay include large estates of 1960s and 1970s homes, many with flat-roofed garages and extensions.
Areas we cover include Chasetown, Chase Terrace, Boney Hay, Gorstey Ley, Hammerwich.
What surveyors look out for in Burntwood
- Coal mining legacy - order a coal mining search
- Ageing 1960s and 1970s estate homes with original features
- Older terraces with damp
- Chasewater reservoir area - check ground conditions near former workings
Which survey for a Burntwood home?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most of Burntwood's post-war homes.
| 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 Burntwood 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 Burntwood: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Burntwood?
Our fixed prices in Burntwood 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 Burntwood do you cover?
We book surveyors across Burntwood, including postcode districts WS7, and nearby towns such as Lichfield, Cannock, Rugeley.
Which survey should I get for a home in Burntwood?
A Level 2 Home Survey suits most of Burntwood's post-war homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Burntwood?
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 Burntwood 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 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.
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.