Business Details
Chartered Surveyors in London
Smith & Knight is a distinguished chartered surveying practice with over four decades of expertise in residential and commercial property assessments. Led by Nigel Smith, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with 42 years of industry experience, we deliver comprehensive building surveys, valuations, and specialist advisory services. Our team combines deep technical knowledge with a commitment to client education, ensuring transparent, actionable insights for property transactions.Regulated by RICS, we maintain rigorous professional standards and hold substantial indemnity insurance. Serving London, the Home Counties, Midlands, South West England, and Welsh borders, our reputation for thoroughness has been built through 70% of work originating from repeat clients and professional referrals. We specialise in complex cases including party wall disputes, leasehold enfranchisement, and expert witness testimony, supporting clients from first-time buyers to multinational property firms.
Services
Building Surveys
Commercial Valuations
Party Wall Advice
Leasehold Enfranchisement
Expert Witness Reports
Condition Assessments
Probate Valuations
Dilapidations Schedules
EPC Assessments
Right to Buy Valuations
Highlights and features
- 42 years' experience in UK property surveying with RICS accreditation
- Specialist expertise in party wall legislation and leasehold enfranchisement
- Regulated by RICS with professional indemnity insurance coverage
- 70% of work from repeat clients and professional referrals
- Comprehensive photographic survey reports with clear remedial guidance
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Incredibly competitive pricing
Responsive and professional team
Very detailed reports
Highly recommended service
Thorough survey work
Services
Building Surveys
Our comprehensive building surveys provide detailed condition assessments for residential properties. Using RICS guidelines, we identify structural issues, maintenance needs, and valuation factors. Clients receive photographic evidence with clear explanations of defects and remedial action plans.
Commercial Valuations
Undertaken by RICS-qualified surveyors, our commercial valuations assess property worth for transactions or portfolios. We consider market conditions, lease terms, and redevelopment potential. Reports meet Red Book standards for legal and financial purposes.
Party Wall Advice
Specialist guidance on party wall legislation compliance for property alterations. We prepare awards, resolve disputes, and document conditions before works commence. Services cover extensions, structural modifications, and shared wall treatments.
Leasehold Enfranchisement
We assist leaseholders in collective freehold purchases under statutory rights. Our services include valuation assessments, marriage value calculations, and tribunal representation. Expertise covers lease extensions and collective enfranchisement claims.
Expert Witness Reports
RICS-regulated expert reports for property disputes in legal proceedings. Covering valuation disagreements, dilapidations, and party wall matters, our evidence meets court requirements with impartial, technically robust analysis from experienced surveyors.
People
Nigel Smith
Chartered Surveyor
BSc FRICS ACIArb MFPWS Registered Valuer with 42 years' property experience. Fellow of RICS since 2002, qualified arbitrator, and party wall specialist. Leads survey team and provides expert testimony in property disputes.
Questions
What survey types do you offer for residential properties?
We provide RICS HomeBuyer Reports, Building Surveys, and Condition Reports with photographic documentation. Our surveyors tailor recommendations to property age, construction type, and client requirements.
Can you handle commercial property valuations?
Yes, our RICS-qualified team conducts commercial valuations for acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio management. Reports follow Red Book standards and consider market conditions, lease terms, and redevelopment potential.
Do you provide party wall services?
We offer full party wall services including award preparation, condition surveys, and dispute resolution. Our surveyors handle boundary-related works under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
What areas do you cover?
Our primary service areas include London, the Home Counties, Midlands, South West England, and Welsh borders. We handle instructions nationwide through our network of approved surveyors.
How quickly do you complete reports?
Most residential surveys are completed within 3-5 working days after inspection. Commercial reports timescales vary by property complexity but we prioritise urgent requirements where possible.
Are you RICS regulated?
Yes, we operate under RICS regulation with mandatory professional standards and indemnity insurance. Our surveyors maintain continuing professional development as required by the institution.
Reviews (2)
Jonathan Mendonca
Dec 08, 2020
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Nigel was great from the start. Our original surveyor from a different company had an accident and could not complete our initial survey, however he sent us his notes on the property.
Nigel gave us his honest opinion that we probably didn't need to undertake another survey as the notes from the previous survey would have shown up any glaring issues. We decided to go ahead with the survey and Nigel managed to fit us in with relatively short notice, even though the property was located on the outskirts of where the company is based he accepted and the survey was very detailed. He has also given
Nigel gave us his honest opinion that we probably didn't need to undertake another survey as the notes from the previous survey would have shown up any glaring issues. We decided to go ahead with the survey and Nigel managed to fit us in with relatively short notice, even though the property was located on the outskirts of where the company is based he accepted and the survey was very detailed. He has also given
Savi Garg
Sep 18, 2017
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Ive had two surveys with Nigel (one of the properties fell through) and both times the surveys were very thorough with the details in the reports. The surveys were organised very promptly and reports sent quickly too. The best part however, was being able to phone Nigel to go over points in the reports and Nigel's receptiveness to discuss as much as needed on any tricky points. Definitely recommend this company!
