We provide Home Buyer surveys
in Dorset & Hampshire
LEVEL 3 SURVEYS
The full picture, before you commit.
When a Level 3 survey is the right choice
Older properties
Victorian, Edwardian, and inter-war homes carry specific risks — damp, ageing rooflines, chimney issues — that warrant a deeper look.
Listed Buidings
Listed properties carry additional obligations. We understand the local historic housing stock and what to look for,
Extended or heavily altered homes
Extensions, loft conversions, and structural alterations add complexity. A Level 3 survey assesses the quality and consequences of that work.
Properties with visible concerns
Noticed cracks, damp or signs of movement on the viewing? A level 3 gives you a depth of investigation to understand what you're looking at.
The most thorough inspection available - in Plain English.
A Level 3 survey goes beyond surface condition. Keith assesses the form of construction, the materials used, and the full implications of any defects found — including what's likely causing them and what it would take to fix.
The report is detailed but readable. Photographs, clear explanations, and honest advice on priorities — not pages of caveats.
"We were buying a 1930's detached and needed to know exactly what we were taking on. Keith's level 3 report was meticulous - and the call afterwards meant we could make the decision with complete confidence"
Verified Google Review - Bournemouth
Every Level 3 survey is carried out by Keith
At PFM Inspections, there's no junior surveyor learning on the job and no outsourced report writer. Keith carries out every Level 3 survey personally — and the depth of experience he brings to older and complex properties is something a national firm simply can't replicate. His knowledge of Dorset and Hampshire's housing stock is extensive. From Victorian terraces in Bournemouth to flint-built cottages in the Purbecks, Keith understands local construction methods, the issues they tend to develop, and what those issues mean for buyers. The debrief call is included with every survey. Once you've had time to read the report, Keith calls you — because a detailed building survey is only useful if you understand what it's telling you.
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