North Tyneside borough

Home Surveys in North Tyneside

RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys in North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside

North Tyneside stretches from Wallsend and Longbenton through Killingworth, Backworth and Shiremoor to the coast at Tynemouth, Cullercoats and Whitley Bay. It has Tyneside flats and Victorian terraces near the river, large 1960s–1970s estates inland, extensive new-build development around Shiremoor and Backworth, and coastal property with its own weathering issues.

We are based in Gosforth and cover North Tyneside and the surrounding area — Whitley Bay, North Shields, Tynemouth, Cramlington — as part of our regular round, so there is no long-distance travel premium and no unfamiliar surveyor.

Housing stock in North Tyneside

Riverside towns

Wallsend and North Shields — Tyneside flats, Victorian terraces and post-war estates.

Inland estates

Killingworth, Longbenton and Forest Hall — 1960s–1980s housing, some of non-traditional construction, with the wall-tie and flat-roof defects of the era.

New-build corridor

Shiremoor, Backworth and Earsdon — substantial recent developments on former colliery land.

The coast

Tynemouth, Cullercoats and Whitley Bay — period property with salt exposure.

What we look for in North Tyneside

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

Coal-mining legacy across the borough (Rising Sun, Backworth and other collieries)
Non-traditional construction in some 1960s estates
Made ground on new-build sites
Coastal weathering on the seafront

Which survey do you need?

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

North Tyneside survey questions

Do you cover the whole of North Tyneside? ▼

Yes — every part of the borough from Wallsend to Whitley Bay.

Which survey for a new-build in Shiremoor or Backworth? ▼

A Level 2 Home Survey identifies snagging, drainage and workmanship issues before your warranty windows close.

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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: North Tyneside and surrounding areas — Whitley Bay North Shields Tynemouth Cramlington

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.