Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Chartered Surveyors in Clitheroe
Established in 1972, Pallisters Chartered Surveyors has built a reputation as a trusted family-run practice rooted in decades of property expertise. Our lineage traces back to Matthew Pallister's 1930s Skipton partnership, combining tradition with modern professionalism. We specialise in residential, agricultural, and commercial property services, including surveys, valuations, and management, supported by a team with over 20 years' experience in the North West. Our Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accreditation ensures adherence to rigorous industry standards. Clients benefit from our local knowledge of the Ribble Valley and Hodder Valley, alongside a commitment to transparent communication and client-focused solutions.With staff boasting up to 30 years' tenure, we maintain the high standards that have defined our practice for generations. Our services extend to compulsory purchase, arbitration, and telecoms planning, addressing both traditional and contemporary property challenges. We prioritise personal service, returning calls promptly and explaining complex issues clearly. Professional indemnity insurance and strict accounting regulations safeguard client interests, while our complaints procedure ensures accountability. For over 50 years, we have delivered honest, jargon-free advice to national companies, charities, and private clients alike.
Services
Residential Surveys
Property Valuations
Property Management
Compulsory Purchase
Arbitration Services
Landlord & Tenant Advice
Lettings Support
Cost Planning
Telecoms Planning
Pipeline Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Family-run practice established in 1972 with RICS accreditation
- Over 20 years' experience in North West property markets
- Local expertise in Ribble Valley and Hodder Valley areas
- Professional indemnity insurance and safeguarded client funds
- Dedicated team with staff tenure up to 30 years
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Prompt, calm and efficient
Free of jargon
Clearly written
Simple to follow
Services
Residential Surveys
Our RICS-accredited surveyors provide detailed residential property assessments, identifying structural issues and valuation factors. We deliver clear, jargon-free reports to help clients make informed property decisions. Surveys cover condition, potential defects, and maintenance requirements.
Property Valuations
Accurate property valuations for sales, purchases, or legal purposes using comprehensive market analysis. Our RICS-certified valuers assess residential, agricultural, and commercial properties across the North West. Reports meet professional indemnity insurance requirements and accounting standards.
Property Management
Comprehensive management of residential and agricultural properties, including tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance. We specialise in long-term asset optimisation for private owners and institutional clients across the Ribble Valley region.
Compulsory Purchase
Expert guidance on compulsory purchase orders and compensation claims. Our team represents clients in negotiations with local authorities and infrastructure providers, ensuring fair valuation of affected properties and business interests in the North West.
Arbitration Services
Independent arbitration for property disputes involving boundaries, valuations, or contractual disagreements. Our RICS-accredited arbitrators provide impartial decisions enforceable in law, specialising in rural and agricultural property conflicts.
People
Pallisters
Chartered Surveyor
Third-generation property professional leading the practice since 1972, combining traditional values with modern surveying expertise. Specialises in agricultural and residential property matters across the North West.
Richard Pallister
Director
MRICS-qualified director with over 20 years' experience in property valuation and management. Focuses on residential surveys and client relations, maintaining the practice's commitment to clear, jargon-free advice.
Catherine Pallister
Property Specialist
Experienced property consultant handling commercial and agricultural valuations. Brings specialist knowledge of North West land markets and rural property management to the family-run team.
Dawn Patterson
Lettings Expert
Fifteen-year property sales and lettings specialist managing residential transactions. Provides local market insights for clients buying or renting property in the Ribble Valley area.
Jean
Practice Secretary
Office manager with nearly 30 years' service, overseeing administrative operations and client communications. Ensures smooth practice management and timely follow-up on client inquiries.
Questions
What property services do you offer?
We provide residential surveys, property valuations, management services, compulsory purchase advice, arbitration, and lettings support across the North West.
Are you RICS accredited?
Yes, we are Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors accredited professionals with over 50 years' combined experience.
Which areas do you cover?
Our primary service areas include the Ribble Valley, Hodder Valley, and wider North West England region.
How long have you been in business?
The practice was founded in 1972, continuing a property tradition dating back to the 1930s Skipton partnership.
