Business Details
Expert Chartered Surveyors in Dorset
Established as a small independent practice, GGB Surveyors specialises in building surveying while offering expertise across various surveying disciplines, particularly in historic building construction. Our approach combines the personal service of a small firm with the professionalism and expertise typically associated with larger practices. As a fully recognised member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we adhere strictly to their Code of Conduct and Regulations, ensuring mandatory Professional Indemnity Insurance coverage and transparent complaints handling procedures.With extensive experience in defects analysis, boundary disputes, and party wall matters, we provide tailored solutions for residential and commercial properties. Our team has supported over 200 legal cases through expert witness reports compliant with civil court standards. We focus on early assessment of boundary issues to prevent costly litigation and offer comprehensive contract administration services for residential refurbishments. Our commitment to accuracy and client education ensures clients receive clear, actionable advice grounded in decades of practical experience.
Services
Building Surveys
Condition Surveys
Defects Analysis
Expert Witness
Boundary Advice
Party Walls
Contract Administration
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-accredited with mandatory professional indemnity insurance.
- Our team has supported 200+ legal cases as expert witnesses.
- We specialise in historic building construction and defects analysis.
- We provide early boundary dispute assessments to prevent costly litigation.
- We offer tailored contract administration for residential refurbishments.
Associations and certifications
- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Defects Analysis
We identify construction problems such as roof leaks and subsidence, offering expert remedies. Our analysis covers water penetration and structural issues, providing clear reports with actionable solutions. Clients receive detailed guidance to address defects effectively.
Expert Witness
Our RICS-compliant expert witness reports assess building work defects for legal cases. With experience in 200+ cases, we evaluate construction quality and provide court-admissible evidence to support dispute resolution.
Boundary Advice
We resolve boundary disputes through documentary and physical evidence analysis. Early assessment helps prevent litigation costs, offering clear explanations of rights and potential outcomes for residential and commercial property owners.
Party Walls
We advise on Party Wall Act compliance, including notices and awards. Services cover semi-terraced properties and flat blocks, with surveyor appointments for complex developments requiring legal documentation.
Contract Administration
From planning submissions to final accounts, we manage residential refurbishments and extensions. Our tailored services include design, procurement, and contractor coordination to ensure project completion within scope and budget.
Questions
What surveying services do you specialise in?
We specialise in building surveys, defects analysis, boundary advice, party wall matters, and expert witness reports for residential and commercial properties.
How do you handle boundary disputes?
We assess documentary and physical evidence to clarify boundaries, offering early intervention to prevent litigation and provide cost-effective resolutions.
Are you RICS accredited?
Yes, we are fully RICS-accredited with mandatory professional indemnity insurance and adherence to their Code of Conduct.
Can you assist with party wall agreements?
We prepare notices and awards under the Party Wall Act 1996, acting as surveyors for extensions and complex developments.
Do you provide expert reports for legal cases?
Yes, we have provided expert witness reports for over 200 cases, compliant with civil court procedures and RICS standards.
