AN EVER-EXPANDING LIST OF HAPPY CLIENTS
WHY YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS A CONDITION SURVEY?
A condition survey is an essential inspection of your school estate, helping you:
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Stay compliant with DfE, ESFA and Higher Education funding body requirements
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Strengthen CIF, SCA and university/college capital funding applications
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Meet health and safety responsibilities (RAAC, fire safety, Building Safety Act)
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Reduce long-term costs through planned maintenance
AMS Surveys delivers reports aligned with DfE’s Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) guidance and RICS standards, giving school leaders, governors and trust boards the evidence they need to make informed decisions.
WHAT YOU GET WITH AN AMS CONDITION SURVEY?
✅ Full inspection of roofs, walls, floors, windows, and services
✅ Identification of urgent and future defects (damp, timber decay, structural movement, RAAC risks)
✅ High-quality photographic evidence
✅ Prioritised repair schedule (traffic light system)
✅ Budget costings for 1, 3 and 5-year plans
✅ DfE Asset Management Plan integration
✅ Optional advice on sustainability and decarbonisation
TRUSTED BY SCHOOLS AND MATS
🏆 RICS Regulated – independent and trusted
🏫 Education Specialists – surveys tailored to schools, colleges, universities and academies
📍 Regional Coverage – Liverpool, Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, North Wales
📊 Funding Support – surveys structured to support CIF & SCA bids
⚒️ Technical Expertise – heritage, damp, timber, structural
HOW IT WORKS
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Consultation – we understand your estate priorities
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Survey – carried out by Chartered Building Surveyors
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Report – detailed, prioritised, with costings
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Review Meeting – we explain the findings in plain English
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Next Steps – support with funding, project management, or remedial works
Whatever you’re looking to achieve in an education setting, have confidence and the knowledge with the North of England & Wales Education Estates property specialists.
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What is a Level 3 Survey?A level 3 survey is more thorough and detailed than than a Level 2 and will address matters such as the materials used for each part of the building, defects and remedial options as well as issues related to the future maintenance of the property.
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How much does a Level 3 survey cost UK?A Level 3 Home Survey, sometimes called a Building Survey, costs £800 on average, though it can be as cheap as £600 and as expensive as £1,200. A Building Survey is the most comprehensive of all the survey types.
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Is a RICS Level 3 worth it?Level 3 (Building or Structural Survey) This type of survey is more in-depth than a Level 2. It's also the best option for unusual or older properties, those that have undergone significant alterations. This type of RICS survey will cover: The property's overall condition in detail, including both major and minor defects.
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Does a level 3 survey check for damp?The surveyor uses equipment such as a damp meter, binoculars and torch, and uses a ladder for flat roofs and for hatches no more than 3m above level ground (outside) or floor surfaces (inside) if it is safe to do so. So yes, the property is checked for signs or evidence of damp, however this may recommend a Damp and Timber Survey whereby chemical testing and analysis may be required.
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How long does a Level 3 survey take to complete?The RICS Home Survey Level 3, also known as a full structural survey and previously as a RICS Building Survey, is the most thorough survey RICS offers. It can take around 2-4 at the property, maybe more depending on the size, type and condition for the surveyor to complete a Building Survey. It then takes several hours more to produce and write the report.
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Is a Level 3 survey structural?The RICS Home Survey Level 3 has often been previously referred to as a “full structural survey” or “building survey”. The report can be on an RICS Home Survey Level 3 template or can be to the surveyor's bespoke design. Level 3 reports are conducted by Building Surveyors. Whilst the structure is reported upon, it does not necessarily provide a detailed investigation of structural issues such as subsidence or cracking which usually requires intrusive investigation. In which case you may need a Structural Inspection.
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What areas does AMS SURVEYS cover?We cover: Cheshire, Lancashire, Liverpool and Manchester and everywhere in between.
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What are the red flags on a house survey?Property surveyors can identify issues that may impact a buyer's decision to continue with the purchase. These red flags could include structural damage, unapproved extensions, damp or subsidence. Ultimately it depends on the cost of those repairs and whether you are able to negotiate the purchase price or willing to accept risk and the cost of those repairs.
