Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Telecom Surveying Solutions
Established in 1999 by Jonathan Haddrell and Victoria Needham, Needham Haddrell has grown into one of the UK's leading telecommunications surveying companies. Our head office in Bristol and northern office in County Durham enable nationwide service delivery. As members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we combine regulatory compliance with technical expertise. Our team specialises in lease renewals, rent reviews, acquisitions, planning, and site surveys, prioritising client-specific requirements. With over two decades of experience, we maintain proactive negotiations and rigorous monitoring through legal completions.Our surveyors provide tailored reports incorporating radio planning, cost implications, and planning policy considerations. We stay updated with legislative changes to ensure compliance in all planning submissions and appeals. Our expertise extends to identifying telecoms installation potential on greenfield sites and existing buildings. We serve private and corporate landlords, statutory authorities, and telecom operators nationwide. Our directors bring RICS-registered valuations and professional services management experience to every project.
Services
Lease Renewals
Rent Reviews
Site Acquisitions
Planning Applications
Telecoms Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of telecoms surveying experience since 1999
- RICS-registered valuers with planning legislation expertise
- Proactive lease negotiation and legal completion monitoring
- Nationwide service with regional offices in Bristol and Durham
- Tailored site survey reports incorporating technical and planning factors
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Services
Lease Renewals
We specialise in commercial lease renewals and rent reviews, leveraging our understanding of lease terms and current legislation. Our team proactively negotiates to maximise returns while minimising liability for landlords and tenants. We provide tailored advice on lease term revisions and market value assessments.
Site Acquisitions
Our acquisition services focus on securing build-ready sites through expert negotiations with private landlords and statutory authorities. We offer market analysis, lease term standardisation, and multi-site deal management. Our approach combines legal compliance with strategic site selection to meet telecoms rollout requirements.
Planning Applications
We prepare and submit planning applications incorporating technical data interpretation and compliance documentation. Our services include pre-application consultations, condition discharge assessments, and appeal strategy development. We ensure alignment with local planning policies and environmental regulations.
Telecoms Surveys
Our comprehensive surveys evaluate greenfield and existing building sites for telecoms installations. Reports include ranked options considering radio planning, construction costs, and structural integrity. We provide design recommendations for supporting structures and aerial types tailored to client needs.
Wayleave Negotiations
We negotiate wayleaves and easements for statutory bodies and telecom operators. Our expertise covers access rights for infrastructure installation and maintenance. We manage stakeholder communications to secure necessary permissions while protecting client interests.
People
Jonathan Haddrell
Managing Director
Co-founder and RICS-registered valuer with 20+ years telecoms experience. Specialises in planning, acquisitions, and site finding. Former rugby professional turned industry leader.
Adam Sims
Director
RICS member with expertise in professional services management. Former football player now leading surveyor teams. Specialises in client relations and telecoms infrastructure strategy.
Questions
What telecoms services do you specialise in?
We specialise in lease renewals, site acquisitions, planning applications, telecoms surveys, and wayleave negotiations for telecom infrastructure projects.
How do you handle lease renewal negotiations?
We adopt a proactive approach to lease renewals, combining market knowledge with legal expertise to achieve optimal terms for landlords and tenants.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and follow their professional standards in all surveying activities.
Do you operate nationwide?
We provide nationwide coverage from our Bristol head office and County Durham northern office, serving telecoms clients across the UK.
How do you assess potential telecoms sites?
Our site surveys evaluate technical feasibility, planning constraints, and construction costs, providing ranked options with detailed implementation considerations.
