Business Details
35 Years
experience
Expert Chartered Surveyors in Ipswich, Essex
Eye Survey has been providing professional chartered surveying services for over 31 years, serving residential and commercial clients across Essex, Suffolk, and South Norfolk. Our team holds membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards and ethical practices. We specialise in property surveys, valuations, and expert reports, offering clients detailed insights and swift turnaround times without VAT fees. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures we address evolving property challenges with technical expertise and client-focused solutions.With a proven track record of resolving complex property issues, we combine meticulous attention to detail with transparent communication to deliver reliable, actionable advice. Recognised as one of Colchester's top three chartered surveyors for eight consecutive years, we prioritise client satisfaction through competitive pricing and a personal service approach that values long-term relationships over transactional interactions.
Services
Property Surveys
Building Valuations
Expert Witness Reports
Boundary Disputes
Probate Valuations
Commercial Rent Reviews
Dilapidations Assessments
Land Compensation Claims
Cavity Wall Inspections
Party Wall Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Over 31 years of RICS-regulated surveying expertise
- Specialist property defect diagnosis and resolution
- Free initial telephone advice from qualified surveyors
- Military personnel receive 10% service discount
- Awarded top three Colchester Chartered Surveyors for eight years
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Thorough well-structured report
Quick 24-hour turnaround
Expert boundary dispute resolution
Competent probate valuation service
Professional expert witness testimony
Services
Residential Property Surveys
We conduct RICS-registered property surveys for residential properties across East Anglia. Our Level 2 and Level 3 surveys identify structural issues, damp problems, and hidden defects while providing valuation insights. With over three decades of local experience, we deliver detailed reports in plain English, highlighting urgent repairs and maintenance requirements. Clients receive clear guidance to inform property purchase decisions, with urgent reports available within 24 hours of inspection.
Commercial Valuations
Our RICS-certified valuations cover commercial properties for insurance, investment, and legal purposes. We assess market value considering location factors, lease terms, and redevelopment potential. Services include rent reviews, lease renewals, and dilapidations assessments for retail, industrial, and office premises. We provide expert testimony for commercial disputes, supported by comprehensive market analysis and 30+ years of regional property data to ensure accurate, defensible valuations.
Expert Witness Reports
We prepare expert witness reports for property-related litigation matters. Our RICS-compliant documentation supports boundary disputes, dilapidations claims, and compensation cases. Reports include detailed site analysis, photographic evidence, and professional opinion statements. With extensive court experience, we provide clear technical explanations suitable for legal proceedings, having successfully supported clients in commercial lease disputes and land compensation claims across East Anglia.
Boundary Dispute Resolution
Our boundary dispute service combines precise land measurement with historical title analysis. We conduct site surveys to establish legal boundaries, produce scaled plans, and mediate neighbour disputes. When required, we provide expert testimony for unresolved conflicts. With local knowledge spanning 30+ years, we resolve issues related to fencing, land encroachments, and party wall matters, offering practical solutions that preserve neighbourly relations where possible.
Probate Valuations
We conduct RICS-compliant probate valuations for inheritance tax purposes. Our reports meet HMRC requirements for property assets within estates, including partial ownership valuations with appropriate discounts. We consider market conditions, property condition, and legal constraints to provide accurate, defensible valuations. Our reports include detailed methodology explanations and supporting evidence, with experience handling complex cases involving historic properties and contentious boundary issues.
People
Bill Potter
Principal Surveyor
Bill Potter MRICS FAAV has been a practicing chartered surveyor since 1991 with specialist expertise in property valuation and dispute resolution. As Eye Survey's principal surveyor, he combines RICS-regulated professionalism with practical problem-solving experience gained over three decades in East Anglia's property market.
Questions
What types of property surveys do you offer?
We provide RICS-registered Home Survey Levels 2 and 3 for residential properties, covering structural assessments, defect identification, and valuation services across Essex and Suffolk.
How quickly can you complete a survey report?
Our standard turnaround time is 48 hours, with urgent reports available within 24 hours of property inspection while maintaining full technical accuracy.
Do you offer commercial property services?
Yes, we provide commercial valuations, lease advisory services, and expert reports for business premises including rent reviews, dilapidations assessments, and compulsory purchase claims.
Can you help with boundary disputes?
Our surveyors conduct precise boundary measurements and provide mediation services for neighbour disputes, supported by detailed site analysis and historical title research.
Are your surveyors qualified?
All our surveyors hold RICS membership, with principal surveyor Bill Potter additionally qualified as Fellow of the Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV).
Do you provide expert witness testimony?
Yes, we prepare court-compliant expert reports and provide testimony for property-related legal cases including boundary disputes, dilapidations claims, and land compensation matters.
Reviews (5)
Coralie Storey
Nov 17, 2021
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Les was very knowledgeable and did a thorough job. I highly reccomend using Eyesurvey for valuations. Very responsive and produced our report really quickly.
Hashvin Nurjandoa
Dec 16, 2020
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Les is very dedicated to his work, he has a vast amount of knowledge and would consider him as one of the best in the area. He is always polite and pleasant in his interactions.I used his services on more that one occasion and the work carried out was very detailed, with a quick turn around and to a high standard. I will definitely recommend Les and his company. Thank you very much
Andrew Conroy
Dec 30, 2019
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I was recommended to use this firm by a friend in the mortgage industry to undertake an RICS Homebuyer's Report. Lesley Long was very professional and, although there were no major faults, his report detailed a number of issues that needed looking at that only a very experienced eye yould have noticed. Thoroughly reccomended.
Jennifer Gilligan
Jun 15, 2019
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Fast turn around and great quality detailed building survey completed highlighting many things I will need to take action on as well as lots of good advise on things I need to be aware of for the future. Thanks very much
Donatas Rudzevicius
Sep 28, 2018
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Cannot say if the company is good to complete the survey but not punctual. I had been waiting two weeks for a report and when I called to ask where it is the guy didn't want to talk to me. He said that he sent this 1st class by post, but it's impossible to have this delay with Royal Mail. Did not even ask if we have received it and did not inform when the report was sent. I'm disappointed.
