A Level 2 property condition report can help buyers understand visible defects and repair priorities. Here is Parkside's pricing approach in Dorset.
Our construction-led Level 2 property condition report starts from £395 + VAT for standard apartments and houses. We confirm a written price before booking after reviewing the property details.
The final price depends on factors such as the building's size, age, construction, location and roof design. We provide a clear written price before you book.
Details used to confirm the fee
- The full address, postcode, sales particulars and approximate construction date.
- Whether the property is a house, bungalow, purpose-built flat or conversion, and its tenure.
- Bedrooms, storeys, extensions, garages, outbuildings and accessible roof or cellar areas.
- Known alterations, visible cracking, damp concerns or comments already raised by another adviser.
Providing these details avoids a misleading one-size-fits-all quote. The starting price is not a promise that every property can be inspected for the same fee or under a Level 2 scope.
What the price is for
The agreed fee covers an inspection of the accessible visible elements within the confirmed scope and a written report explaining observed defects, limitations and practical repair priorities. Access arrangements and the property information supplied before the visit can affect both the scope and quotation.
When comparing fees, check that the proposed service matches the property and includes the written output you need. A shorter inspection or a report with a different scope is not directly comparable simply because both are described as “Level 2”. Parkside sets out the agreed scope and price in writing so buyers can review them before committing.
Check that the report suits your purchase
Parkside's report is a construction-led property condition report and is not a RICS Home Survey. Buyers should check whether their lender, insurer, solicitor or other adviser requires a particular report format or regulated professional before booking. Older, heavily altered or visibly defective homes may be better suited to the more detailed Level 3 property condition report, for which the price is confirmed after review.
For local property and access guidance, see the Level 2 pages for Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. These are service-area guides, not claims of separate Parkside offices.