Business Details
Chartered Building Surveyors in Newcastle upon Tyne
Established over six decades ago, Wakefields Chartered Building Surveyors has developed into a trusted partnership offering expert property advice across North East England. Our team of RICS-registered professionals specialises in residential and commercial building surveys, architectural design, and contract administration, serving clients in Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham. With expertise in party wall matters, dilapidations, and defect analysis, we prioritise client satisfaction through accurate valuations, digital reporting, and tailored solutions.Our partners bring extensive experience in heritage visualisation, planned maintenance, and boundary disputes, combining technical proficiency with a personal service. As regulated RICS practitioners, we maintain rigorous standards while adapting to evolving industry needs, ensuring clients receive both innovation and reliability in every project.
Services
Residential Surveys
Commercial Building Surveys
Party Wall Advice
Dilapidations Assessments
Measured Surveys
Topographical Surveys
Heritage Visualisation
Defect Diagnosis
Planned Maintenance
Boundary Disputes
Highlights and features
- Over 60 years of property surveying expertise in North East England
- All surveys conducted by RICS-registered Chartered Building Surveyors
- Digital report delivery for client convenience and accessibility
- RICS Registered Valuers with specialist boundary dispute knowledge
- Personalised service combining technical expertise with local insight
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Residential Surveys
Our RICS Homebuyers Reports and building surveys provide comprehensive property condition assessments for residential properties. Chartered Surveyors evaluate structural integrity, identify defects, and deliver valuation insights. Digital reports ensure easy access to critical information for informed property decisions.
Party Wall Advice
Expert guidance through party wall legislation and dispute resolution. We prepare schedules of condition, negotiate awards, and represent both building owners and adjoining owners. Our RICS-compliant approach minimises conflicts while protecting property interests.
Measured Surveys
Precise dimensional surveys using advanced technology for floor plans, elevations, and 3D models. Deliverables support architectural design, space management, and property records. Surveys meet industry standards for accuracy and technical specification.
Dilapidations Assessments
Detailed evaluations of property condition against lease obligations. We prepare schedules of dilapidations, cost estimates, and negotiation support. Our RICS-registered Surveyors ensure compliance with professional standards and statutory requirements.
Heritage Visualisation
Specialist visualisation services for heritage properties combining traditional surveying with digital reconstruction. We document historic features, create 3D models, and advise on conservation. Solutions balance preservation requirements with modern usage needs.
People
Mark Watson
Partner
Chartered Building Surveyor with expertise in building pathology and contract administration. Specialises in residential and commercial surveys across diverse property types since joining Wakefields in 2001.
Andrew Lorimer
Partner
RICS Chartered Surveyor offering architectural design and boundary dispute resolution. Expert in planned maintenance and defect analysis with postgraduate building surveying qualifications obtained in 2008.
Heather Butterfield
Partner
Specialises in defect analysis and dilapidations. Chartered since 2012 with expertise in planned maintenance programmes. Recognised expert witness in building surveying matters since becoming partner in 2016.
Sam Nicholson
Partner
Chartered Building Surveyor since 2022 with architectural design expertise. Award-winning professional (RICS Young Surveyor 2023) specialising in defect analysis and sustainability integration within building surveying practice.
Adam Mullen
Building Surveyor
Former scientific reagents industry team leader turned Building Surveyor. Graduated with first class honours in 2021, specialising in measured surveys and architectural specification work across North East properties.
Questions
What survey types do you offer?
We provide RICS Homebuyers Reports, Building Surveys, and Valuations for residential and commercial properties, including specialist party wall and dilapidations assessments.
Do you operate outside Newcastle?
Yes, we cover Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, County Durham, and surrounding areas including Gateshead, Sunderland, and the Tyne Valley.
Are your surveyors qualified?
All surveys are conducted by RICS-registered Chartered Building Surveyors with specialist accreditations in valuation, party wall matters, and building pathology.
Can you handle boundary disputes?
Our RICS-qualified team provides expert boundary dispute resolution, including measured surveys, legal documentation, and professional representation.
Do you offer architectural services?
Yes, we provide architectural design and specification services alongside our core surveying offerings, integrating construction knowledge with creative solutions.
How quickly do you deliver reports?
We prioritise prompt service with digital report delivery typically within agreed timescales, balancing speed with thorough technical analysis and accuracy.
Reviews (4)
Chris Herring
Dec 15, 2021
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We recently had a survey completed on a property we are purchasing and Wakefields were absolutely fantastic, I would highly recommend to everyone. Great response to e-mails from the very start and survey itself was superb, very detailed and we had this back the very next working day. Many Thanks.
Alice Talks
Oct 15, 2021
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Would highly recommend. Very professional service. Responded very promptly to initial enquiry, provided detailed report and were very helpful in answering queries. Fantastic!
Geoffrey Morris
Dec 06, 2019
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Great service. Great quote with a thorough report including an easy to comprehend break down of the property, in addition to providing all the information I could ask for, for issues and valuation with further information included about leasehold properties for me to be aware of. When I came across this on a web search I was unsure as no reviews, so having used these guys I want to review for them! Glad I used them.
E. R. Anonymous
May 16, 2019
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Great service, detailed report all received within the time promised. Price was fair as well. Would recommend.
