Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Building Surveyors in Leeds
At Charles Garth, we operate as a team of Chartered Building Surveyors and Property Consultants dedicated to maximising the potential of property assets. Founded in 2014, our practice combines decades of collective experience with a client-centric approach, delivering tailored solutions across commercial, residential, and education sectors. Our expertise spans building surveying, project management, and contract administration, underpinned by RICS accreditation and a commitment to technical excellence. We prioritise transparency, responsiveness, and practicality, ensuring clients receive actionable advice aligned with their specific needs.With a director-led structure and a focus on innovation, we maintain rigorous compliance standards while adapting to evolving industry trends. Our reputation as a trusted partner is built on consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes, supported by advanced IT systems and a collaborative team culture. We invest in staff development to sustain our technical knowledge and service standards, ensuring clients benefit from both expertise and efficiency.
Services
Building Assessment
Project Management
Quantity Surveying
Strategic Maintenance
Professional Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We provide expert advice that's clear, professional, and tailored to your needs
- We deliver timely results to keep projects on schedule
- Our detailed reports provide absolute clarity on property matters
- You'll always connect with your dedicated expert throughout your project
- We combine technical skill with sector-specific insight for dependable results
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Building Assessment
Our Chartered Building Surveyors conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate property conditions. We identify structural issues, compliance requirements, and maintenance needs while ensuring adherence to fire safety and accessibility regulations. Our detailed reports provide actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Project Management
We manage construction projects from concept to completion, coordinating design teams and contract administration. Our JCT/NEC expertise ensures compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards while maintaining transparent stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Quantity Surveying
Our cost consultants deliver accurate budget forecasting and tender documentation. We specialise in value engineering, financial reporting, and procurement advice to maintain project viability while optimising resource allocation and minimising financial risks.
Strategic Maintenance
We develop planned preventive maintenance strategies and lifecycle cost models to optimise property portfolios. Our data-driven approach balances risk management with cost efficiency, providing long-term asset management solutions for commercial and institutional clients.
Professional Advisory
Our experts provide guidance on complex property matters including dilapidations, lease negotiations, and reinstatement cost assessments. We resolve boundary disputes and manage leasehold liabilities with RICS-regulated professionalism and technical precision.
People
Lee McCardle
Managing Director
Lee founded Charles Garth in 2014, leading a team of industry professionals with expertise in public and private sectors. His strategic leadership ensures technical excellence and client-focused solutions across all projects.
Allana Shaw
Associate Director
Allana specialises in quantity surveying, delivering cost management solutions with over 15 years' experience in construction projects. Her expertise ensures financial control and value optimisation for clients' property investments.
Stephanie Kitts
Chartered Surveyor
Stephanie provides building surveying expertise across commercial and education sectors. Her technical knowledge and practical approach ensure compliance with regulations while delivering tailored property solutions for clients.
Josh Parsons
Chartered Surveyor
Josh specialises in residential and commercial property assessments. His RICS-accredited work focuses on structural evaluations and compliance checks, ensuring clients receive accurate property condition analyses.
Matt Savage
Assistant Surveyor
Matt supports surveying operations with technical expertise in property assessments. His role involves conducting site inspections and preparing detailed reports that form the basis for client decision-making.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide building assessment, project management, quantity surveying, strategic maintenance, and professional advisory services for commercial, residential, and education sector properties.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide across the UK, with particular focus on Leeds, Manchester, and surrounding regions for on-site property assessments and consultancy.
When was your company established?
Charles Garth was founded in 2014 by Lee McCardle, building on decades of combined industry experience from our professional team members.
What accreditations do you hold?
Our team includes RICS-chartered professionals across building surveying and quantity surveying disciplines, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards.
