South East Northumberland

Home Surveys in Ashington

RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys in Ashington by a chartered surveyor who works here every week. Fixed fee quoted upfront, report in 5–7 working days, professional indemnity insured.

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Surveying property in Ashington

Ashington grew up around the colliery and the housing reflects it: long rows of late-Victorian and Edwardian terraces built for mining families, extensive inter-war and post-war council estates (many now owner-occupied), and newer private developments on the outskirts. It is one of the most affordable places to buy in Northumberland and a popular first-time buyer market.

We are based in Gosforth and cover Ashington and the surrounding area — Blyth, Bedlington, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Morpeth — as part of our regular round, so there is no long-distance travel premium and no unfamiliar surveyor.

Housing stock in Ashington

Colliery terraces

Brick-built, slate-roofed terraces, often with rear yards and later single-storey extensions. Look for roof covering age, chimney condition, shared party-wall issues and damp at ground level.

Inter-war and post-war council-built housing

Some estates include non-traditional construction types from the 1940s to 1960s. Identifying the construction type matters for mortgageability and insurance.

Modern estates

Newer cavity-wall and timber-frame houses to the north and west of the town. We check for drainage, snagging, and any early-life defects.

What we look for in Ashington

Every survey follows the RICS Home Survey Standard, but local knowledge is what makes the difference. In Ashington we pay particular attention to:

Coal-mining legacy: Ashington sits over historic workings, so a Coal Authority mining report is standard and we comment on any signs of ground movement
Non-traditional construction in some council-built estates
Flat-roofed extensions and porches reaching the end of their life
Cavity wall tie corrosion in 1930s–1970s housing

Which survey do you need?

Level 2 Home Survey — for conventional property in reasonable condition; the standard choice for most Ashington purchases
Level 3 Building Survey — for period, altered, extended or unusual property, and where you want repair-cost estimates to negotiate with
Level 1 Condition Report — a quick overview for newer, straightforward homes

Not sure? Read our first-time buyer guide, check the FAQ, or just ask — we will tell you which level fits the property and quote a fixed fee.

Ashington survey questions

Is mining subsidence a problem in Ashington? ▼

Most property is unaffected, but the whole town lies within a coalfield area. We look for the cracking patterns and distortion associated with ground movement and will tell you whether the Coal Authority report needs following up.

Is a Level 2 survey enough for a terraced house in Ashington? ▼

For a conventional brick terrace in reasonable condition, a Level 2 Home Survey is normally sufficient. If the property has been heavily altered, has visible structural cracking or is of non-traditional construction, we'll recommend a Level 3.

Contact Lovatt Home Surveys

Email: survey@lovatthomesurveys.co.uk

Phone: 07888 824248

Office: 58 Linden Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4HB

Service Area: Ashington and surrounding areas — Blyth Bedlington Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Morpeth

Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Dave Lovatt BSc (Hons) MRICS MCIOB MCABE — Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Building Engineer, Building Pathologist, RPSA member. Lovatt Home Surveys is a trading name of Lovatt Construction Consultants Ltd, RICS-regulated firm no. 004929.