South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and the Boldons

Home Surveys in South Tyneside

RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys in South 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 South Tyneside

South Tyneside takes in South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn, the Boldons and Cleadon. The housing includes Victorian terraces and Tyneside flats, large post-war estates, seafront property at South Shields, and new-build developments on former colliery and industrial land. Mining legacy and coastal exposure both feature.

We are based in Gosforth and cover South Tyneside and the surrounding area — Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle, Tynemouth — as part of our regular round, so there is no long-distance travel premium and no unfamiliar surveyor.

Housing stock in South Tyneside

Victorian terraces and Tyneside flats

South Shields, Jarrow and Hebburn town centres. Roofs, chimneys, damp and shared-roof arrangements.

Post-war estates

Cavity-wall and some non-traditional construction across the borough.

Seafront and coastal property

South Shields and Marsden — salt exposure and cliff proximity.

New-build

Substantial developments at Boldon and on former industrial sites.

What we look for in South Tyneside

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

Coal-mining legacy (Westoe, Boldon, Harton and other collieries)
Coastal exposure and erosion at Marsden and the seafront
Non-traditional construction in some estates
Made ground on regenerated industrial land

Which survey do you need?

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

South Tyneside survey questions

Do you cover the whole of South Tyneside? ▼

Yes — South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn, Boldon, Cleadon and Whitburn.

Is mining subsidence an issue in South Tyneside? ▼

Much of the borough is a coalfield area. A mining report is standard and we look for the signs of ground movement during the inspection.

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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: South Tyneside and surrounding areas — Sunderland Gateshead Newcastle Tynemouth

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.