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Preparing for a level 2 survey

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HouseofDreams · 27/04/2025 20:28

Not that we have anything to hide, but is there anything we should do to prepare our 1930s semi for the buyers level 2 survey next week?

we have already filled any small plaster cracks. Do we need to make sure all the windows have keys in them etc?

any tips appreciated!

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Papricat · 27/04/2025 20:40

HouseofDreams · 27/04/2025 20:28

Not that we have anything to hide, but is there anything we should do to prepare our 1930s semi for the buyers level 2 survey next week?

we have already filled any small plaster cracks. Do we need to make sure all the windows have keys in them etc?

any tips appreciated!

The usual: hide substance cracks, lay some fake grass over the Japanese knotweed and put a tab at the local pub for the alcoholic neighbour on that day.

Sunnyside4 · 27/04/2025 20:48

We had a level 2 survey on our present house. Findings were very vague, so I suspect it wasn't too close an inspection, so I wouldn't worry too much. Apparently they asked vendor flush toilet and activate boiler. A comment was made that front paving was uneven with no thoughts about why. It's not a major issue for us and still same 11 years later. It didn't pick up roof was leaking!

IHateMozzies · 27/04/2025 21:57

We had one on ours yesterday, he was trying out the bath!

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HouseofDreams · 28/04/2025 08:20

IHateMozzies · 27/04/2025 21:57

We had one on ours yesterday, he was trying out the bath!

Do you mean the taps? Or he actually got in the bath??

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Feelingstrange2 · 28/04/2025 08:51

If you've got electrical or gas safety certificates, and warranties and regulation apprivals for building work then show them. I don't know if it changes anything in terms of grading (as they don't test themselves) but rather that saying we've not seen blah blah blah, then they may be more positive.

Yes to all keys.

Maybe too late but get gutters cleaned and ensure water is flowing and draining well throughout.

Put a towel out in case he wants a bath lol

IHateMozzies · 28/04/2025 09:56

HouseofDreams · 28/04/2025 08:20

Do you mean the taps? Or he actually got in the bath??

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haha no just the taps! That would’ve been a sight! 😂

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HouseofDreams · 28/04/2025 10:12

Feelingstrange2 · 28/04/2025 08:51

Yes to all keys.

Maybe too late but get gutters cleaned and ensure water is flowing and draining well throughout.

Put a towel out in case he wants a bath lol

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Haha thank you.

we had the gutters done not too long ago but I’ll send my husband up again!

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Gunz · 28/04/2025 11:22

Length of time it took - 3hrs. Went round flushing the toilets, running the bath. Wasnt happy he couldn't walk around the lofts (they are not boarded)

I didn't see the output - but it was best part of month before I got any feedback - buyer wanted some money off for a leak in the garage roof. I was expecting a lot more issues to be raised tbh.

Littlebeausheepish · 28/04/2025 11:58

We found a tool brickwise which helped us understand what the L2 survey would likely show and then if disagreed with it we could act. It helped us understand and was fairly cheap so worth IMHO

balloonraces · 28/04/2025 17:06

Ooh I’m expecting a survey at some point on our recently sold house, watching this thread as it may come in helpful!

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HouseofDreams · 28/04/2025 17:16

Littlebeausheepish · 28/04/2025 11:58

We found a tool brickwise which helped us understand what the L2 survey would likely show and then if disagreed with it we could act. It helped us understand and was fairly cheap so worth IMHO

Do you have a link?

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Feelingstrange2 · 28/04/2025 20:20

I've seen 2 level 2s and 1 level 3 in the past 18 months.

I think it's less likely you'll disagree with what they say and more likely you'll disagree with the buyers reaction to the report and wording. Some comments can be quite spooking especially for a FTB and the main services seem to always be red ragged because the surveyor can't test them.

I noticed my DSs surveyor (used twice) highlighted electrics in one as "red Health Safety" and the other completely red ragged electrics. The difference was really subtle though and I'm not sure it would be obvious that ones means I haven't tested but didn't see any issues versus I haven't tested and I did see issues.

I have to say it's made me wonder if we get a survey done ourself if we ever sell here. Know the issues upfront and put the rag rated 2s correct. I will certainly do all the service testing so it's up to date.

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