Business Details
10 Years
experience
Chartered Building Surveyors & Construction Consultants
Jarman Ward is an independent firm of chartered building surveyors, construction consultants, and project managers established in 2016. Founded by Richard Jarman and Andrew Ward, our practice combines professional excellence with the flexibility of a small, client-focused team. We deliver tailored consultancy services across the South West and nationwide, serving diverse sectors including education, commercial, and residential. Our approach prioritises transparency, collaboration, and technical expertise, regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). With over 30 years of combined industry experience, we provide strategic advice on building conservation, project management, and compliance.Our clients range from multi-academy trusts to private homeowners, all benefiting from our commitment to innovation and long-term relationships. We specialise in planned preventative maintenance, dilapidations, and CDM regulations, ensuring projects meet time, cost, and quality targets. Our local knowledge and national reach enable us to address complex challenges while maintaining a personal service. Repeat business underscores our reputation for reliability and client-centric solutions, supported by our dedication to RICS ethical standards. Whether managing large-scale programmes or advising on individual properties, we aim to exceed expectations through technical proficiency and proactive communication.
Services
Building Conservation
CDM Regulations
Commercial Building Surveys
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Dilapidations
Project Management
Party Wall Surveying
Construction Contract Administration
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in building surveying and project management.
- Our RICS-regulated practice ensures adherence to industry-leading standards.
- Tailored solutions for diverse sectors including education, commercial, and residential.
- Proven track record in managing complex projects from inception to completion.
- Local knowledge with national reach, supported by repeat client trust.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and friendly
High standards
No hesitation in recommending
Clear practical advice
Services
Building Conservation
We specialise in maintaining and enhancing listed buildings through condition surveys, defect diagnosis, and Listed Building Consent applications. Our RICS-accredited team combines traditional techniques with modern solutions to preserve historical significance while ensuring structural integrity. Clients benefit from our expertise in navigating conservation officer requirements and delivering sustainable preservation strategies for Grade I and II listed properties.
CDM Regulations
Our CDM 2015 advisory services cover Principal Designer roles, health and safety coordination, and regulatory compliance. We help clients meet legal obligations through risk assessments, site inspections, and documentation management. With experience in both commercial and domestic projects, we ensure safe, efficient project delivery while maintaining adherence to statutory requirements across all construction phases.
Planned Preventative Maintenance
We create 10-year maintenance plans identifying elemental conditions and cost projections to prevent reactive repairs. Our surveys reduce long-term expenses by prioritising proactive interventions, supported by electronic reporting systems for seamless integration with client databases. This approach minimises unexpected costs and extends building lifecycles through strategic budgeting.
Project Management
We manage projects from inception to completion, handling procurement, contract administration, and stakeholder communication. Our RICS-regulated team ensures compliance with JCT/NEC contracts while maintaining strict control over time, cost, and quality parameters. Expertise spans education, commercial, and residential sectors with values from 10,000 to multi-million-pound schemes.
Dilapidations
We prepare and defend dilapidations schedules, negotiating settlements that reduce financial liability. Our services include pre-lease condition assessments, terminal claims management, and Section 18 guidance. Clients receive strategic advice to mitigate risks associated with lease breaches and property handbacks, ensuring compliance with repairing obligations.
People
Richard Jarman
Director
With over 15 years' experience, Richard specialises in building surveying and project management. He leads complex conservation projects and educational infrastructure developments, combining technical expertise with client-focused solutions.
Andrew Ward
Director
Andrew brings extensive construction consultancy experience, focusing on CDM compliance and commercial project delivery. His expertise in contract administration and stakeholder management ensures successful outcomes for multi-million-pound developments.
Questions
What building surveying services do you offer?
We provide building conservation, CDM regulations compliance, planned maintenance, dilapidations, project management, and party wall surveying services for commercial, educational, and residential clients.
Are you regulated by RICS?
Yes, we are a RICS-regulated practice with both directors holding chartered building surveyor status, ensuring adherence to strict professional and ethical standards.
Which areas do you cover?
While based in Devon, we operate nationwide with particular expertise in South West England, handling projects from Cornwall to London.
How do you handle project management?
We manage projects from inception to completion, controlling budgets, timelines, and quality while coordinating consultants and contractors through JCT/NEC contract frameworks.
Can you assist with listed building projects?
Yes, we specialise in heritage conservation, including Listed Building Consent applications, defect analysis, and sympathetic restoration of historic properties.
What experience do you have in education sector projects?
We work extensively with multi-academy trusts and schools, delivering building surveys, condition assessments, and full project management for educational infrastructure improvements.
Reviews (1)
Adam Kingswood
Dec 06, 2017
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A professional and efficient surveying business, with thorough reports and overall been very happy with the service provided by Jarman Ward.
