Homes in Lichfield
Lichfield is a cathedral city, famous for its three spires and as the birthplace of Samuel Johnson. The historic centre has Georgian and older buildings, including timber-framed houses and many listed buildings, and much of it is a conservation area. Victorian and Edwardian homes surround the centre, with larger homes on the roads near the cathedral and Beacon Park.
Boley Park was built as a large private estate in the 1970s and 1980s, and Darwin Park and Streethay are more recent developments. The city has grown significantly with new-builds on its edges. Lichfield is popular with commuters to Birmingham, with two railway stations on the Cross City line. Many older homes have been extended, and the clay soils can cause movement near mature trees.
Areas we cover include Boley Park, Darwin Park, Streethay, Curborough, Leomansley, Whittington.
What surveyors look out for in Lichfield
- Listed buildings and conservation area controls in the city centre
- Clay soils with mature trees
- Ageing 1970s and 1980s estate homes
- New-build snagging at Streethay and similar developments
Which survey for a Lichfield home?
A Level 3 Building Survey suits Lichfield's historic properties, while a Level 2 Home Survey works for Boley Park and 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 Lichfield 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 Lichfield: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Lichfield?
Our fixed prices in Lichfield 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 Lichfield do you cover?
We book surveyors across Lichfield, including postcode districts WS13, WS14, and nearby towns such as Tamworth, Burntwood, Sutton Coldfield, Rugeley, Burton upon Trent.
Which survey should I get for a home in Lichfield?
A Level 3 Building Survey suits Lichfield's historic properties, while a Level 2 Home Survey works for Boley Park and newer estates.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Lichfield?
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 Lichfield buyers
Subsidence: 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.
Defects and problemsNon-standard construction: PRC, timber frame and system-built homes
Buying a PRC, steel-framed, timber frame or system-built home? What non-standard construction means for mortgages, surveys and resale.