David Bullen

Business Details

13 Years

experience

Professional Architectural & Surveying Services in Norwich

Established in 2013, David Bullen combines over three decades of professional expertise with a family-led ethos prioritising client needs. Our team of RICS chartered surveyors and architectural technologists delivers comprehensive services spanning new build certification, building surveying, and architectural design across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Specialising in CML-compliant structural guarantees and latent defects warranties, we ensure properties meet mortgage requirements while maintaining strict impartiality in all survey reports.

With a focus on Norfolk and north Suffolk, we offer tailored solutions for land registration, boundary disputes, and property renovations. Our Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors regulation underscores our commitment to professional standards and client trust.

Services

Architectural Design Building Surveying CML Certification Land Registry Plans Dilapidation Reports

Details

Year established: 2013

Highlights and features

30+ years' combined experience in Norfolk's property market
All surveyors are RICS chartered professionals
Family-owned business with client-first philosophy
Offer 6-10 year structural warranty options
Specialise in mortgage-compliant certification processes

Associations and certifications

RICS
PCC

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Services

Architectural Design

Creating award-winning architectural solutions for new builds, extensions, and commercial projects. Our team combines creative vision with technical expertise to transform concepts into reality across residential and industrial sectors. Specialising in period property adaptations while maintaining structural integrity and regulatory compliance.

Building Surveying

Comprehensive residential and commercial building surveys conducted by RICS chartered professionals. Services include defect diagnosis, dilapidation reports, and party wall awards. Providing impartial advice for property purchases, renovations, and insurance claims with detailed condition assessments.

CML Certification

Mortgage-compliant certification for new build properties through 6-year PCC structural guarantees or 10-year latent defects warranties. Ensuring compliance with UK Finance Lenders guidelines through staged inspections and formal certification for developers and individual homeowners.

Land Registry Plans

Accurate land surveying and plan preparation for Land Registry registration. Addressing boundary disputes and property transfers through site inspections and precise mapping. Meeting strict regulatory requirements to ensure registration compliance for residential and commercial land transactions.

Dilapidation Reports

Detailed schedules of condition for commercial properties, documenting existing defects and maintenance requirements. Supporting lease negotiations and property transactions with impartial assessments from chartered surveyors. Covering fire insurance claims and repair cost estimations.

People

David Bullen

Executive Director

FRICS chartered surveyor with 30+ years' experience in Norfolk. Founded David Bullen Limited in 2013, specialising in building surveying and mortgage-compliant certification. Maintains professional oversight of all technical operations and client relationships.

Ben Bullen

Managing Director

Joined the business in 2015 to expand architectural design services. Combines modern design principles with traditional surveying expertise. Oversees project delivery and business development while maintaining direct client engagement.

Grant Scott

Chartered Surveyor

MRICS qualified surveyor responsible for conducting detailed property assessments and certification processes. Specialises in defect analysis and commercial dilapidation reports. Provides expert witness testimony when required for property disputes.

Questions

What architectural services do you offer?

We provide full architectural design services for new builds, extensions, and commercial projects. This includes planning applications, construction drawings, and project management from concept to completion.

What is CML certification?

CML certification confirms new build properties meet mortgage lenders' requirements. We offer 6-year structural guarantees or 10-year latent defects warranties through staged inspections during construction.

Do you handle listed building surveys?

Yes, our RICS surveyors specialise in assessing listed and period properties. We produce detailed condition reports while preserving historical integrity and meeting conservation regulations.

Can you assist with land registration?

We create Land Registry-compliant plans through site surveys and boundary assessments. Our services cover garden extensions, property transfers, and disputed boundary resolutions.

What areas do you cover?

Primarily serving Norfolk and north Suffolk, we conduct surveys and architectural projects across East Anglia. Our expertise extends to both urban Norwich developments and rural property assessments.

Reviews (7)

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Stuart Reynolds

Mar 04, 2021 Report

Cracking bunch of people.
Delivering a good service, and continue to do so throughout this pandemic, making my house build easier.

Adrian Summons

Nov 30, 2020 Report

David Bullen have provided an extremely efficient and proficient service. I will continue to use their service going forward on future developments

Laura Parker

Jul 31, 2020 Report

We had Ben draw up plans for an extension to our home & submit these to planning, he came round to discuss the plan and suggested ideas that I hadnt thought of, he was professional, knowledgable and worked efficiently. Reasonable & clear pricing alongside great friendly service, a real pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend!!

Ingram Homes

Jul 26, 2020 Report

Professional, efficient and friendly service. We would have no hesitation in recommending David Bullen Limited and look forward to working with them on our next project.

Peter Cutting

Jul 07, 2020 Report

Thanks Ben to yourself and your colleagues for the work carried out on the application for our latest project. Despite the complex / controversial nature of the application a successful outcome was achieved within a timescale which we were grateful for.
Regards
Peter

Paula Pearce

Jun 24, 2020 Report

We have recently had a property surveyed by David Bullen Limited. The survey was comperehensive, easy to understand and navigate. Throughout the repot explained what exactly was the scope of the survey, where the survey was restricted for reasons such as difficult access because of fixtures and fittings. Attention was drawn to problems that might not have been detected on the day, for example because it was a dry day any potential problems caused by rain would not have been detectable. Recommendations were made, with a clear indication whether attention was urgently needed and areas that should

Esther

May 23, 2020 Report

Very prompt and professional responses. We greatly appreciated the run down phone call following our survey to discuss the main points, and the survey itself was very thorough and helpful. Would absolutely recommend.