Homes in Mexborough
Mexborough is a former mining, pottery and railway town in the Dearne Valley, between Doncaster and Rotherham. Its housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian brick terraces built for miners, railway workers and glassworkers, many now modernised, and prices are among the most affordable in South Yorkshire, popular with first-time buyers and landlords.
Conisbrough, to the east, has a Norman castle overlooking terraced streets and inter-war housing, while Denaby Main was built as a colliery village with long rows of terraces. Swinton and Wath-upon-Dearne have a mix of terraces, post-war estates and newer developments, and the Dearne Valley has been extensively regenerated since the pits closed, with former colliery land turned into nature reserves and business parks. The Don and Dearne both run close by, and parts of the area flooded in 2007 and 2019.
Areas we cover include Conisbrough, Denaby Main, Swinton, Wath-upon-Dearne, Adwick upon Dearne.
What surveyors look out for in Mexborough
- Extensive deep coal mining in the Dearne Valley - a CON29M search is essential
- Low-lying homes near the Don and Dearne may be at flood risk
- Older terraces often have damp, worn roofs and altered rear extensions
- Some post-war estates may include non-traditional construction
Which survey for a Mexborough home?
A Level 2 suits most Mexborough homes, but step up to a Level 3 for older terraces showing cracking or damp.
| 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 Mexborough 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 Mexborough: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Mexborough?
Our fixed prices in Mexborough 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 Mexborough do you cover?
We book surveyors across Mexborough, including postcode districts S64, and nearby towns such as Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley.
Which survey should I get for a home in Mexborough?
A Level 2 suits most Mexborough homes, but step up to a Level 3 for older terraces showing cracking or damp.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Mexborough?
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 Mexborough 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.
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.