Business Details
18 Years
experience
Chartered Surveyors in Edinburgh
Established in 2008 through the merger of Dixon Heaney and Kean Kennedy, our firm carries a legacy dating back to the 1940s. As a general practice firm of Chartered Surveyors operating across central Scotland, we specialise in residential and commercial property surveys, valuations, and energy consultancy. Our services are underpinned by RICS membership, full professional accreditation, and comprehensive indemnity insurance.We prioritise sustainability and energy efficiency, offering expert advice on renewable technologies while maintaining a commitment to fast, friendly, and competitively priced solutions. With offices in Edinburgh and Kinross, our team combines deep local knowledge with decades of collective experience to deliver tailored property insights.
Services
Residential Survey
Expert Witness
Energy Consultancy
EPCs
Section 63 Action Plans
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of combined experience in chartered surveying.
- Our team holds RICS membership and full professional accreditation.
- We provide tailored energy efficiency advice for residential and commercial properties.
- Our services include fast, competitively priced residential valuations and Home Reports.
- We operate across central Scotland with deep local market knowledge.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Residential Survey
We conduct detailed residential property surveys and valuations, forming a core part of our services. Our RICS-registered surveyors provide Home Reports for property sales and valuations for tax assessments. Clients benefit from accurate, legally compliant reports tailored to their needs.
Expert Witness
Our certified RICS Expert Witnesses prepare formal reports for property-related legal disputes. With expertise in professional negligence and valuation disputes, we provide court-submissible evidence. Clients gain clarity and authoritative support for litigation processes.
Energy Consultancy
We offer impartial advice on energy efficiency and renewable technologies for residential and commercial properties. Our services include U-value calculations and refurbishment planning. Clients receive cost-effective strategies to improve building performance and compliance.
EPCs
We produce Energy Performance Certificates for domestic and non-domestic properties. Our assessors use approved software to model energy efficiency and compliance. Clients receive legally required EPCs for property transactions and funding applications.
Section 63 Action Plans
We prepare Section 63 Action Plans for large commercial buildings in Scotland. Our accredited assessors evaluate energy performance and recommend improvement measures. Clients meet legal requirements for property marketing while planning sustainable upgrades.
People
Philip Lovegrove
Contact for Employment
Philip Lovegrove manages recruitment inquiries at DHKK. With extensive experience in surveying practices, he oversees confidential discussions for potential team members seeking to join our Edinburgh-based firm.
Questions
What services does DHKK offer?
We provide residential and commercial property surveys, valuations, Expert Witness reports, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Section 63 Action Plans, and Display Energy Certificates (DECs).
Are your surveyors qualified?
All our surveyors are RICS members and part of the Valuer Registration Scheme. Our energy assessors hold professional accreditation for EPCs, DECs, and Section 63 assessments.
Do you operate outside Edinburgh?
Yes, we serve clients across central Scotland, including Fife and Kinross-shire, with local knowledge and regional expertise.
What is a Section 63 Action Plan?
It is a legal requirement for large commercial buildings in Scotland being marketed for sale or lease. It outlines energy efficiency improvement measures to meet climate change regulations.
How do I obtain an EPC?
Contact us for a building inspection. Our assessors use approved software to evaluate energy performance and issue EPCs valid for 10 years.
Can you advise on renewable energy systems?
Yes, we provide impartial advice on renewable technologies, ensuring systems match occupancy patterns and optimise return on investment.
