Gateshead, Tyne riverside

Home Surveys in Dunston

RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys in Dunston 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 Dunston

Dunston sits on the south bank of the Tyne beside the Team Valley and the historic Staiths. The housing is largely Victorian terraces, 1930s and post-war council-built estates, and newer riverside apartments and houses. Its industrial past and hillside topography both matter when surveying here.

We are based in Gosforth and cover Dunston and the surrounding area — Whickham, Gateshead, Low Fell, Team Valley — as part of our regular round, so there is no long-distance travel premium and no unfamiliar surveyor.

Housing stock in Dunston

Victorian terraces

Brick and slate on sloping ground running down to the river. Roofs, chimneys and damp are the usual findings.

Inter-war and post-war estates

Cavity-wall semis and terraces; some non-traditional construction types exist and need identifying.

Riverside apartments and modern housing

Leasehold flats and new-build houses on former industrial land. We review leases, service charges and any ground-condition information.

What we look for in Dunston

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

Former industrial and colliery land — made ground and contamination reports
Sloping sites and retaining walls
Non-traditional construction in some estates
Leasehold terms on riverside apartments

Which survey do you need?

Level 2 Home Survey — for conventional property in reasonable condition; the standard choice for most Dunston 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.

Dunston survey questions

Is ground contamination an issue in Dunston? ▼

Some newer housing sits on former industrial land. We check what remediation and warranty information is available and advise where further enquiries are needed.

Do you survey ex-council houses in Dunston? ▼

Yes. We identify the construction type — important for mortgage lenders — and report on the typical defects of the era.

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Contact Lovatt Home Surveys

Email: survey@lovatthomesurveys.co.uk

Phone: 07888 824248

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

Service Area: Dunston and surrounding areas — Whickham Gateshead Low Fell Team Valley

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.