Smith & Garratt

Smith & Garratt is a family-owned firm of specialist surveyors established in 2000, operating from the Scottish Borders with a focus on England and Scotland. Our founding surveyor, Hugh Garratt, combines over 25 years of experience in land agency, planning, and heritage building conservation with a law degree, enabling a unique interdisciplinary approach. We specialise in heritage consultancy, private client advisory work, and planning and development, delivering practical solutions for property management challenges. Our team includes in-house legal and architectural professionals, ensuring comprehensive expertise in listed buildings, Scheduled Monuments, and conservation projects. We have earned recognition through awards such as the Historic Houses/Sotheby's Restoration of the Year Award 2018, underscoring our authority in heritage restoration. Our services extend to building pathology, expert witness reports, and compulsory purchase compensation claims, supported by a commitment to transparency and client-centric outcomes.

We serve private individuals, charities, and local government clients, combining technical excellence with a deep understanding of historic building standards. Our work includes high-profile projects like the restoration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Oak Room at V&A Dundee, demonstrating our ability to manage complex, culturally significant tasks. We prioritise long-term client relationships, evidenced by testimonials praising our expertise in navigating planning appeals and listed building consents. Our approach integrates modern technology, such as 3D scanning and thermographic imaging, with traditional surveying methods to deliver precise, actionable insights for property owners.