RICS Home Surveys in Blackpool & Lancashire
We are RICS accredited and regulated local residential surveyors based in Blackpool, serving Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde. Our surveyor has vast property experience across Lancashire.
Our services include RICS Home Surveys, from RICS Home Buyer surveys - Level 2 to RICS Building Survey - Level 3.
As an independent firm, we do not have any links to any lenders or Estate Agents.
You may have been quoted a fee from a recommended surveyor by an Estate Agent. That's great as long as the RICS firm divulge that there may be a referral fee paid by them to the Estate Agent (I have heard this can be 20% of the survey fee you pay).
Common sense says that a surveyor who doesn't involve themselves with such practices, will be more competitive on price because he doesn't add this to his quotation.
Contact Simon to receive a quote that does not include a benefit to an Estate Agent who acts for the vendor.
RICS Home Survey - Level 2
RICS Home Survey (Level 2) – previously called an RICS Homebuyer Report.
Our Level 2 surveys are the most frequently chosen survey and report commissioned by client’s buying a new home.
The RICS Home Survey (Level 2) is a visual inspection of a property, that evaluates the overall condition of a building and highlights any obvious defects.
Our report will assist you to make a reasoned and informed judgement about the property. Crucially, whether you make the decision to purchase or not.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have decreed that a Home Survey (Level 2) is the most appropriate for modern homes of conventional construction that are in a reasonable state of repair.
For older buildings that require (or have undergone) major alterations or refurbishment, or those built with non-standard methods and materials, they recommend that a detailed RICS Home Survey (Level 3), formally called a RICS Building Survey is chosen.
My RICS Homebuyer survey and report (RICS Level 2) fee scale starts at just £375.00.
RICS Home Survey - Level 3
RICS Home Survey (Level 3) – previously called an RICS Building Survey.
The RICS Home Survey (Level 3) assesses the construction of a building and its structural integrity. It is designed to provide a greater explanation of any defects, along with recommendations for remedial action.
It is usually recommended for buildings over 70-80 years old, or with significant historical damage.
All of our RICS Home Survey reports use the RICS standard reporting traffic light system. This enables clients to easily understand areas of the property that need attention free of industry jargon.
Green: no action required.
Amber: defects requiring attention and repair but not urgently.
Red: serious defects requiring urgent attention and repair.
My RICS Building survey and report (RICS Level 3) fee scale starts at just £650.00.
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Get personalised attention and expert property advice from the owner of Illuminati Surveyors, a local business to you.
With direct interaction, I strive to provide exemplary service and a strong commitment to you.
With direct interaction, I strive to provide exemplary service and a strong commitment to you.
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We have held back RICS house survey slots available each week!! Why wait?
Blackpool
As a first time buyer going through the house buying process has been one of the most stressful things I've done. As part of that process you'll more than likely be looking at getting a RICS survey done at some point during. Do yourself a favour and go with Illuminati Surveyors. Simon was able to get me booked in within a week when I was being quoted 1+ months for a survey and the price was very competitive. Due to some unforeseen circumstances (with the house, not Simon) he had to go back multiple times to get the survey done which he was more than happy to do for us at no additional cost.The survey itself, when it came through, was comprehensive and well laid out. Simon kindly went through the key points over the phone as well to make it easier to digest. I can't fault the service from Illuminati. If I ever need a survey again, I'll be going through them. Thank you Simon. 5*!
Blackpool
Super efficient local surveyor. I enquired on Wednesday and the survey was carried out on the Friday! The report is really detailed and good at explaining things that I have never come across before. This has definitely been a worthwhile service and I would recommend Illuminati Surveyors to other prospective buyers.
Poulton-le-Fylde
The quality of service was excellent. Simon was very helpful throughout the process. The report was very detailed and we could speak on the phone to discuss it. Considering the very detailed report and prompt service we found his services very good value for money.
Poulton-le-Fylde
Can't fault this company at all. Great communication pre-survey, very quick availability and competitive pricing. Afterwards I promptly received a very detailed Level 2 Survey. Would recommend and use again.
Poulton-le-Fylde
5 Star Illuminati Surveyors.A family member recommended Illuminati Surveyors. They carried out a Home Buyer survey for us, and the whole process was faultless. The excellent report gave us the confidence to commit to the purchase. Simon, the surveyor, was excellent and took the time to answer our questions. We would definitely recommend Illuminati Surveyors to other home buyers.
Little Eccleston
Thankyou Simon for a very detailed and comprehensive survey . Highly recommended .Date of experience: 20 September 2024
Blackpool
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I recently hired illuminati surveyors for a project, and I couldn’t be more impressed with there professionalism and expertise, from the moment I contacted them to the completion of the survey, they exceeded all expectations, not only knowledgeable but extremely efficient. They completed the survey in record time without compromising on accuracy, their communication throughout the process was excellent, they kept me updated at every step ensuring that I was informed and satisfied with their progress. Overall, I highly recommend the illuminati surveyors to anyone in need of top notch surveying services. Their commitment to excellence and attention to detail truly set them apart, I will definitely be using their services again in the future.Date of experience: 02 April 2024
Fleetwood
I received great service from Simon, he took the time to phone me and talk me through the process of the survey and completion. I received a thorough level three survey. I would highly recommend.
Fleetwood
Attention to detail, brilliant service, quick response. Would highly recommend.
Blackpool
Very reliable and gets the job done on time. I would definitely go to him if I need another survey. Plus his reports are so detailed and I got it within a week.
Fleetwood
Thankyou to Simon for undertaking our Survey. It was very well detailed and thorough with photos of problems and recommendations in the property and easy to comprehend. I would definitely recommend him to everyone
Blackpool
Would highly recommend. We paid for a level 2 survey on our 3 bed semi as first time buyers. Simon was extremely helpful and friendly. He walked us through the process as we had no idea and provided us with an extremely in depth survey of our property which we have now bought. He really didn’t leave a stone unturned. The price was extremely good for a level 2 survey, miles better then the quotes we got from bigger companies and we more than got our moneys worth. Great service. Thanks Simon👍🏻
Lytham
We used Illuminati Surveyors / Simon for a Level 3 Building Survey for buying our first house and were extremely impressed with the service provided.The report was produced with immense detail, highlighting both urgent issues and smaller observations that gave us a clear and comprehensive picture of the property’s condition. As first-time buyers, this level of insight was invaluable.The availability of the surveyor was prompt which is what we needed, and handled the organisation with the seller’s estate agent professionally and efficiently, which really helped move things along smoothly.What stood out to us the most was the follow-up support — they kindly arranged a call to go through the report with us and took the time to answer our questions in detail without any feeling of judgement, helping us understand key elements of the survey in a way first time buyers would understand and appreciate.We’re grateful for their time and expertise, and would recommend them to anyone looking for an experience, reliable, responsive, and professional surveyor.Thank you again!
Kirkham
I cant thank Simon enough for the surveys he completed for me and my family. He found major problems with my first house i found and stopped us from making a huge mistake as first time buyers and i cant thank him enough. We have now found a much better home and Simons survey was absolutely spot on. Thankyou so very much. Lucy
Fleetwood
We have just had a Level 2 survey done and I can honestly say the service Simon provides is excellent. The survey report was extensive and so much time and effort must go in to creating such an extensive report. Simon provided us with so much information not only just about how the property is at this moment in time, but he also provided invaluable information regarding future proofing our new home. Although the report is extensive and extremely detailed. it is presented in such a way that even we could understand and set out in sections that are clear and concise. The report was followed up by a phone call with Simon in which he spent time patiently going through the report and answering our many questions and concerns. The survey surpassed my expectations and has been invaluable in helping us make informed decisions prior to exchanging contracts. First class service.
Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Simon booked me in quickly, kept me well informed about the report time line and put my mind at rest about many things. The post survey chat was invaluable and really helped my understanding as a first time buyer. He was also cheaper than the nationwide companies I was looking at, and being local was an added bonus as he was able to fit me in quickly. Very professional. Highly recommend.
Blackpool
I cannot thank Simon enough for the survey he undertook, without this I would have purchased a house that could have cost me £1000s. He picked up on some very costly defects which I could not have spotted myself! Very reasonably priced, professional & knowledgeable with a detailed report including photographs, needless to say I will be using his services for my next purchase…..thank you again Simon.
Blackpool
We recently used Simon on a house purchase, and can’t recommend him highly enough. He was thorough, professional and incredibly knowledgeable. Simon picked up several issues that we would never have spotted ourselves and clearly explained what they meant in practical terms with a post survey phone call. Thanks to his detailed report and advice, we avoided potentially costly mistakes and went into the purchase fully informed.
It’s rare to find someone so approachable and honest in this field - Simon genuinely had our best interests at heart. If you’re considering buying a property, having Simon on your side could save you a lot of money and stress.