RICS home surveys · Cornwall & Devon
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Tidmans carries out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys covering all of Cornwall and Devon. Not sure which survey you need? Answer four quick questions, then get an instant quote and book online.
Which survey do I need?
Four quick questions. It's a guide only: your surveyor will confirm the right survey before booking.
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We cover all of Cornwall and Devon
Pick a town to see local house prices, what to look out for and whether a Level 2 or Level 3 survey is the better fit: surveyors in Cornwall · surveyors in Devon.
Level 2 or Level 3?
The two RICS surveys at a glance
| RICS Level 2 Home Survey | RICS Level 3 Building Survey | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Conventional homes in reasonable condition | Older, larger, altered, unusual or run-down homes |
| Inspection | Visual inspection of the accessible parts | More thorough inspection, including roof spaces and hidden areas where safely accessible |
| Report | Condition ratings, urgent issues and matters to investigate | Detailed description of defects, likely causes, repair options and maintenance advice |
Surveying in Plymouth, Exeter or Truro? See surveyors in Plymouth, Exeter and Truro.
Regulated by RICS
What "Regulated by RICS" means for you
TIDMANS is a trading name of Tidman&Co Limited, a firm regulated by RICS (the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). This means we agree to uphold the RICS Rules of Conduct and all other applicable mandatory professional practice requirements of RICS, which can be found at www.rics.org. You can check RICS-regulated firms on RICS Find a Surveyor.
Under RICS regulation, a regulated firm must:
- comply with the RICS Rules of Conduct, and meet RICS's eligibility criteria for regulation;
- hold professional indemnity insurance that meets RICS's minimum standards;
- follow RICS's requirements for handling client concerns, and use an RICS-approved independent dispute resolution provider, free of charge for consumers.
Independent dispute resolution: the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR). Tidmans is a member of the Property Redress Scheme (PRS058582).
We do not hold client money.
You can also raise concerns about a regulated firm directly with RICS. Read RICS's own guide: Look for "RICS Regulated".
Questions people ask
What is the difference between a Level 2 and a Level 3 survey?
A RICS Level 2 Home Survey suits conventional homes in reasonable condition and highlights urgent defects and things to investigate. A RICS Level 3 Building Survey is the most detailed RICS survey, for older, altered, unusual or run-down homes, with fuller advice on defects, repairs and maintenance.
Which towns do you survey in?
Tidmans carries out RICS home surveys covering all of Cornwall and Devon. Pick a town page for local market data and what to look out for; start from the Cornwall or Devon surveyor hub.
How do I get a quote and book?
All survey quotes and bookings are handled online through Survey Booker. You get an instant quote for the property and can book straight away.
Who carries out the survey?
Surveys are carried out by qualified surveyors regulated by RICS.
Prefer to talk it through?
Call us and we'll tell you honestly which survey the property needs, and which it doesn't.