Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted RICS Regulated Surveyors in London & Essex
We are an independent firm of RICS Regulated Surveyors and Property Consultants based in Harrow and Chelmsford, operating across London and Essex. Established in 1967, we have built a reputation for delivering comprehensive professional advice on property matters to residential, commercial, and public sector clients. Our team of experienced RICS-registered professionals adheres strictly to best practices and RICS guidelines, ensuring impartial and independent advice. We specialise in valuations, lease extensions, building surveys, party walls, planning specifications, and expert witness reports. Our commitment to honesty and integrity has earned us a trusted reputation, enabling clients to make informed property decisions.We offer tailored services for both freehold and leasehold properties, including matrimonial valuations, probate assessments, and dilapidation claims. Our expertise extends to rent reviews, licence to alter applications, and boundary dispute resolution. We provide CPR-compliant expert witness reports for litigation and tribunal proceedings. Our building design service covers new builds, extensions, and refurbishments, supported by detailed planning and regulatory submissions. We pride ourselves on clear communication, technical excellence, and a client-focused approach that prioritises transparency and reliability.
Services
Valuations
Lease Extensions
Building Surveys
Party Walls
Expert Witness
Planning Specifications
Dilapidations
Boundary Disputes
Probate Valuations
Rent Reviews
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in property surveying and consultancy.
- Our team consists of RICS-registered professionals with specialist accreditations.
- We provide CPR-compliant expert witness reports for legal proceedings.
- Our services cover the full property lifecycle from valuation to dispute resolution.
- We operate across London and Essex with local market expertise.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Helpful advice
Stress-free process
Trusted consultants
Expert team
Professional service
Services
Valuations
We provide RICS-registered valuations for residential and commercial properties, including matrimonial, probate, and inheritance tax assessments. Our experts negotiate premiums and attend tribunals when required. Services cover portfolio valuations, retrospective assessments, and diminution in value calculations.
Lease Extensions
We advise on lease extensions under the Leasehold Reform Act, preparing detailed valuations and negotiating premiums. Our team handles statutory notices, tribunal representation, and collective enfranchisement cases for blocks of flats.
Building Surveys
We conduct RICS Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys, assessing structural integrity and defects. Our reports guide buyers and sellers on property condition, with recommendations for remedial works and compliance with building regulations.
Party Walls
We act as party wall surveyors under the 1996 Act, preparing awards for building works affecting shared walls. Our services include notice service, damage inspections, and dispute resolution between neighbours.
Expert Witness
We prepare CPR-compliant expert reports for court proceedings, covering boundary disputes, building defects, and restrictive covenants. Our surveyors provide evidence in County Court, High Court, and Lands Tribunal cases.
People
Zaman Sheikh
Director
RICS Registered Valuer with legal and property expertise, overseeing valuation services and regulatory compliance for the firm.
Colin Volker
Consultant
Chartered Building Surveyor specialising in construction defects, party walls, and expert witness reports with extensive industry experience.
Odiri Itoje
Consultant
RICS-registered building surveyor providing expert advice on property defects, leasehold matters, and valuation disputes.
Neil Miller
Consultant
Fellow RICS valuer with expertise in lease renewals, dilapidations, and expert witness testimony for property litigation.
Carmen Miron
RICS Registered Valuer
Legal-qualified valuer conducting RICS home surveys and property valuations for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide valuations, lease extensions, building surveys, party wall services, expert witness reports, and planning specifications.
Are you RICS regulated?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and follow their professional standards.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across London and the South-East of England, including Essex and Chelmsford.
What happens during a building survey?
Our surveyors inspect the property's condition, identify defects, and provide detailed reports with remedial recommendations.
How do lease extensions work?
We assess premiums, serve statutory notices, negotiate terms, and represent clients at tribunals under the Leasehold Reform Act.
Reviews (2)
Jessica Burdon
Dec 16, 2020
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Avoid these surveyors at any cost. I am currently in the process of bringing a complaint against Colin Volker to the RICS and the Ombudsman. Acting as surveyor on more than one Party Wall Agreement, due to what I believe to be misconduct, he caused up to a years delay in relation to one property, and the fabrication of a Party Wall Dispute in relation to a second property in order to cause additional delay and expense.
Decent Chap
May 05, 2018
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To the contrary of the previous review that has been left for this company, I had a surveyor come to my house in order to inspect some shoddy work for the purpose of compiling an expert witness report to use at a court hearing because I am suing the double glazing company who did the installation. I found the gentleman who came to be polite, informative and professional. I have no complaints about his work, attitude or the service that I received. His report was well written, accurate and put together in a way that was suitable to be used as evidence in court. I can only speak as I find and wouldn
