Navigating the journey from booking a house survey to the final completion of your property purchase can be exciting - but it also comes with its fair share of complexities. At Survey Network, we’re here to simplify that experience by connecting you directly with self-employed, RICS-qualified surveyors who deliver fast, accurate and clear reports designed to help you move forward confidently.
Whether you're buying your first home or investing in a property portfolio, understanding the timeline from house survey to completion is key. Here’s what to expect and how to keep things moving efficiently.
Step 1: Booking Your House Survey
Once your offer on a property is accepted, your next move should be to book a homebuyers survey or a building survey, depending on the type and condition of the property.
With Survey Network, booking is easy. We match you with a RICS-accredited surveyor near you - usually within days. Thanks to our wide network of self-employed surveyors, we can often offer faster availability than larger, corporate firms.
Typical survey booking timeframe:
3–10 working days, depending on the property type and location.
Step 2: Receiving Your Survey Report
After the survey is carried out, your RICS surveyor will prepare a detailed report using the latest tools like GoReport, ensuring a clear and accurate summary of the property’s condition.
This report includes findings on:
- Structural integrity
- Damp, roofing, and drainage issues
- Building regulations compliance
- Potential risks and urgent repairs
At Survey Network, our surveyors aim to deliver reports within 3–5 working days, helping to keep your purchase timeline on track.
Typical turnaround for survey reports:
3–5 business days after inspection.
Step 3: Responding to the Survey Findings
Once you’ve received your home survey report, take the time to fully understand its contents. If there are serious issues, this is your opportunity to:
- Renegotiate the property price
- Request repairs from the seller
- Get specialist quotes for work
- Reconsider the purchase if necessary
Our self-employed RICS surveyors are on hand to explain the findings in detail—ensuring you’re equipped to make confident, informed decisions.
This stage can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on how quickly both parties agree on a way forward.
Step 4: Completing the Legal Process
Once any negotiations are resolved, it’s over to your solicitor and mortgage lender. You’ll need to:
- Finalise your mortgage offer
- Complete local authority searches
- Finalise the conveyancing process
- Agree on a completion date
While this part of the process isn’t managed by your surveyor, delays can still happen—so staying responsive is key.
Typical timeframe to completion:
4–12 weeks from survey, depending on legal and financial factors.
How to Speed Up the Survey-to-Completion Process
Want to keep things moving? Here’s how:
✅ Choose the Right Surveyor
Working with a responsive, local, self-employed RICS surveyor means faster booking times, quicker reporting, and direct communication throughout. Survey Network’s model ensures no delays from admin-heavy corporate systems.
✅ Book Your Survey Early
If you're planning to have a survey conducted on a property - book it as early as possible into the transaction to allow time for any enquiries to be raised by your conveyancing team.
✅ Stay Informed
Understand what’s in your survey report. If there are issues, act quickly - whether that’s renegotiating, getting quotes, or pulling out of the deal if needed.
✅ Communicate Effectively
Keep in touch with your solicitor, estate agent, mortgage advisor, and seller. Prompt responses = fewer delays.
Final Thoughts
The timeline from property survey to completion varies, but with the right support and a proactive approach, you can reduce delays and avoid surprises. At Survey Network, we’re committed to providing:
- Fast and flexible booking
- Clear, jargon-free survey reports
- Direct access to self-employed RICS surveyors near you
- Support before and after your survey
By working with Survey Network, you not only gain peace of mind - you get a smarter, more transparent way to move through your property journey.
📞 Ready to book your house survey? Call us on 0118 324 0748 or book your survey online here.
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