Homes in Shipston-on-Stour
Shipston-on-Stour is a small market town on the edge of the Cotswolds, once an important sheep market. Its centre has Georgian and older buildings of local stone and brick, many listed, and the town is a conservation area. The town grew rich on the wool trade, and its High Street and Sheep Street have fine Georgian townhouses and coaching inns.
Post-war and newer housing has been added on the town's edges. The River Stour runs along the eastern side of the town and floods periodically. Long Compton and other nearby villages have Cotswold stone cottages, some thatched. The town is popular with buyers seeking rural homes within reach of Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds. Newer homes are built of brick and reconstituted stone, while older cottages in the town and villages need checking for damp, roof condition and past alterations. Prices are high, reflecting the town's Cotswold location.
Areas we cover include Tidmington, Barcheston, Long Compton, Tredington.
What surveyors look out for in Shipston-on-Stour
- Flood risk near the River Stour
- Listed buildings and conservation area controls
- Thatched and stone slate roofs
- Older homes with damp and roof issues
Which survey for a Shipston-on-Stour home?
A Level 3 Building Survey suits Shipston's older stone and brick 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 Shipston-on-Stour 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 Shipston-on-Stour: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Shipston-on-Stour?
Our fixed prices in Shipston-on-Stour 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 Shipston-on-Stour do you cover?
We book surveyors across Shipston-on-Stour, including postcode districts CV36, and nearby towns such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Alcester, Evesham.
Which survey should I get for a home in Shipston-on-Stour?
A Level 3 Building Survey suits Shipston's older stone and brick properties.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Shipston-on-Stour?
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 Shipston-on-Stour 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.