Arnold & Baldwin

Business Details

Trusted RICS Chartered Surveyors in Croydon

Established to protect property investments, we operate as RICS Chartered Surveyors with a commitment to transparency and client-focused service. Our team combines technical expertise with a personal approach, having completed over 6,500 property inspections valued at 3.2bn in a single year. With coverage across England and Wales through a network of local surveyors, we specialise in residential and commercial valuations, building surveys, lease extensions, and expert witness reports.

Our directors actively contribute to industry standards, including authoring the RICS Residential Home Survey Standard. We maintain dual sign-off processes for high-value properties and work with over 200 lending institutions while retaining the personal touch that defines our service. Technology enhances our operations, but we prioritise human expertise to deliver actionable insights that empower confident property decisions.

Services

Property Surveys Valuations Lease Extensions Expert Witness Reports Party Wall Agreements

Highlights and features

We are RICS Chartered Surveyors with directors contributing to industry standards
Our team works with over 200 lending institutions nationwide
We maintain a 4.5 Google Reviews rating from property clients
Dual sign-off process ensures accuracy for high-value properties
Local surveyor network provides coverage across England & Wales

Associations and certifications

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

What people say

Award-winning property experts 4.5 Google Reviews Approachable surveyors Confident decision making Property investment protection

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Services

Property Surveys

We conduct comprehensive property surveys including Level 3 Building Surveys for structural analysis. Our RICS-accredited surveyors identify potential defects and provide detailed reports. This helps clients make informed property decisions with confidence.

Valuations

Our RICS-registered valuers provide accurate property valuations for mortgages, probate, and tax purposes. We use local market knowledge and rigorous analysis to determine fair property values across England & Wales.

Lease Extensions

We negotiate lease extensions on behalf of leaseholders, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with legal requirements. Our service covers both formal and informal lease extension processes for residential properties.

Expert Witness Reports

Our surveyors prepare expert witness reports for property litigation cases. These detailed documents provide professional opinions on property conditions and valuation matters for legal proceedings.

Party Wall Agreements

We offer specialist advice on party wall matters including agreement preparation and dispute resolution. Our services cover boundary works, shared wall modifications, and compliance with party wall legislation.

People

Joe Arnold

Director

RICS Residential Survey & Valuation Professional Group member who helped author the RICS Residential Home Survey Standard. Provides industry leadership and regulatory expertise.

Alistair White

MRICS Registered Valuer

Responsible for all residential and commercial valuation services with robust auditing processes. Ensures quality control and accuracy across high-value property assessments.

Questions

What property survey types do you offer?

We provide Level 1 Condition Reports, Level 2 HomeBuyer Reports, and Level 3 Building Surveys tailored to property needs.

Do you cover commercial properties?

Yes, we offer commercial valuations and surveys alongside our residential services across England & Wales.

How do lease extensions work?

We negotiate lease extensions on your behalf, ensuring fair pricing and legal compliance with property regulations.

Are your surveyors RICS accredited?

All our surveyors are RICS-registered associates or full members with industry-recognised qualifications.

Can you help with party wall agreements?

Our experts provide tailored advice for party wall matters including boundary works and dispute resolution.

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Reviews (5)

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Andrea Airston

Dec 11, 2021 Report

Excellent company. Tyler and Sam basically made the whole thing stress free. Both giving great service for a solid, honest and professional opinion of the property purchasing. Polite and superb. 10/10 service. Would definitely use again .

Sean Sweeney

Nov 26, 2021 Report

Arnold & Baldwin offered a very professional service from initial consultation and booking right through to the full Level 3 report and follow up communications.
Having been referred by our estate agents we had no previously experience of their services but were very impressed with the level of detail, options and recommendations outlined in their report. Would definitely recommend to any other potential buyers prior to completion.

Amy H.

Nov 15, 2021 Report

We are happy with Arnold and Baldwin! Jerome is professional and helpful throughout the whole survey process, providing advices and useful information to us which help us a lot to understand the property from the survey report. The client service team is great for helping us from arrangement to the follow up. Thank you Arnold & Baldwin!

Nicky Raby

Nov 11, 2021 Report

We were really thrilled with our choice. The process was seamless; Tyler really had a sense of what we looking for and was so informative on the phone. The admin of booking and payment was so straightforward. Nathanael was meticulous; he kindly scheduled two phone calls to go through all the details and no daft question was too daft. Would highly recommend.

Sarah Banna

Nov 06, 2021 Report

The entire process with Arnold & Baldwin has been amazing. Tyler handled my inquiry very efficiently and was able to book in a survey very quickly which was great for me and the timeline I had with the property purchase. Tom P performed the survey and was incredible. The report was really detailed and thorough and Tom took the time to explain everything to me, going above & beyond to assist me with any questions I had. I would strongly recommend Arnold & Baldwin based on the service I have received. I would certainly use again.