# Sterlingworth Surveyors > RICS-regulated chartered surveyors and RICS Registered Valuers based in Chessington, serving London and the South East. Residential and commercial surveys, Red Book valuations, party wall, dilapidations and rent review advice. Companies House 12854959. RICS Firm Registration Number 850747. Fees are set by the value of the property and do not vary by location. All fees include VAT, and a fixed fee is confirmed before instruction. Starting fees: RICS Level 2 survey from £425, Level 2 with market valuation from £575, RICS Level 3 survey from £650, snagging survey from £400, RICS Red Book valuation from £275, lease extension valuation from £725 (our fee only, not the premium). ## Residential surveys - [RICS residential surveys](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/residential/): which survey suits which property, with a five-point checklist. - [RICS Level 2 survey](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/residential/rics-level-2-survey/): mid-level home survey for conventional houses and flats in reasonable condition; condition ratings 1–3. - [RICS Level 3 survey](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/residential/rics-level-3-survey/): detailed building survey for older, altered or unusual property; explains the cause of defects and what repair involves. - [Snagging list survey](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/residential/snagging-list-survey/): independent inspection of a new-build home, listing defects for the developer. - [Party wall surveyors](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/residential/party-wall-surveyors/): notices, awards and advice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. - [Survey reports for solicitors](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/residential/services-for-solicitors/): Solicitor Summary Reports drawn from a full survey for legal review. ## Valuations - [RICS residential valuations](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/residential-valuations/): independent Red Book valuations for legal, tax and scheme purposes. - [Probate and inheritance tax valuation](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/probate-and-inheritance-tax-valuations/): open market value at the date of death for HMRC. - [Matrimonial and divorce valuation](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/matrimonial-and-divorce-settlement-valuations/): jointly instructed or single joint expert valuations for financial settlement. - [Shared ownership and staircasing valuation](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/shared-ownership-staircasing-equity-valuations/): valuation of the whole property for buying a larger share or selling. - [Help to Buy valuation](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/help-to-buy-valuation/): report addressed to Homes England for repaying an equity loan. - [Right to Buy valuation](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/right-to-buy-valuation/): independent market value for tenants, prepared before any discount. - [Lease extension valuation](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/lease-extension-valuations/): the premium payable to extend the lease of a flat. - [Insurance reinstatement cost assessment](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/insurance-reinstatement-cost-assessments/): rebuilding cost for buildings insurance, which is not market value. - [Valuations for accounts](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/accountancy-valuations/): property valuations for financial reporting and audit. ## Commercial - [Commercial property services](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/commercial/): surveys, valuations and lease advice for owners, investors and occupiers. - [Commercial building survey](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/commercial-survey/): pre-acquisition survey of defects, maintenance liabilities and risks. - [Commercial property valuation](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/commercial-valuation/): Red Book valuations for loans, accounts, tax and disputes. - [Rent review](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/rent-review/): market rent advice for landlords and tenants, and third-party procedures. - [Dilapidations](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/dilapidation/): schedules, liability assessment and negotiation at or before lease end. - [Development and residual valuation](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/surveys/development-and-residual-valuation/): residual land value, appraisals and viability. ## Guides - [How much does a house survey cost?](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/how-much-does-a-house-survey-cost/): starting fees by property value, what sets the fee and how to compare quotes. - [Level 2 vs Level 3 survey: which do you need?](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/level-2-vs-level-3-survey/): side-by-side comparison and a five-point decision checklist. - [Mortgage valuation vs RICS survey](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/mortgage-survey-vs-rics-survey-the-mistake-that-costs-home-buyers-thousands/): why a lender's valuation is not a survey. - [Compare survey quotes](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/compare-survey-quotes-without-accidentally-buying-the-wrong-survey/): what to check before choosing on price. - [How to negotiate a house price after a survey](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/buying-a-house-price-after-a-survey/): using the report's findings. - [How long does a house survey take?](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/how-long-does-a-house-survey-take/): what happens on the day and afterwards. - [Who organises a home survey?](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/who-organises-a-home-survey-when-buying-a-house/): the buyer instructs and pays for it. - [What does a surveyor do?](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/what-does-a-surveyor-do/): the role, and what a survey covers. - [Damp proof courses](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/a-property-surveyors-guide-to-damp-proof-courses-types-and-how-to-spot-them/): types, and how to spot problems. - [Cracks in a property](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/concerned-about-cracks-before-you-panic-read-this/): which cracks matter and which do not. - [Spray foam insulation](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/spray-foam-insulation-the-benefits-risks-and-what-homeowners-need-to-know/): risks for mortgages and resale. - [Does damp reduce house value?](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/does-damp-reduce-house-value-what-every-home-buyer-should-know/): the effect on value and what to do. - [Party wall guide](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/party-wall-surveyors-the-legal-headache-you-dont-want-to-discover-halfway-through-your-extension/): when notices are needed for building work. - [UK house buying guide](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/house-buying-guide/): the process from offer to completion. - [What to look for when buying a house](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-house/): what to check at a viewing. ## Optional - [About Sterlingworth](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/about-us/): the firm, its people and its regulation. - [Get a quote](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/get-a-quote/): tell us about the property for a fixed fee. - [Contact](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/contact/): Suite 29B, Chessington Business Centre, 37 Cox Lane, Chessington KT9 1SD. Telephone +44 20 7770 9908. Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00. - [Complaints procedure](https://sterlingworthgroup.co.uk/complaints/): how to raise a complaint.