Business Details
30 Years
experience
Expert Building Surveyors in Surrey
Established in 1996, Redmond & Associates is a chartered multi-disciplinary practice rooted in a client-focused philosophy. Our Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accreditation underscores our commitment to industry gold standards across Building Surveying, Architecture, and Project Management. With decades of combined expertise, we deliver tailored solutions for commercial and residential properties throughout London and the South East. Our services span full structural surveys, asbestos management, party wall matters, and architectural design, supported by specialist structural engineering capabilities. We prioritise long-term client relationships, offering clear, up-to-date guidance through evolving built environment challenges.Our team, led by Managing Partner Michael J Redmond with 30+ years in commercial property, combines rigorous methodology with practical innovation. Recognised as BUILD Magazine's 2019 Best Architecture & Building Surveying Practice for London & the Home Counties, we manage projects from inception to completion with unwavering quality focus. Recent work includes a 130,000 external repairs project involving detailed condition assessments, feasibility reporting, and contract administration. We maintain strong local authority knowledge to streamline planning and building control processes while addressing niche requirements like historic building conservation and RAAC inspections.
Services
Building Surveys
Homebuyer Reports
Valuations
Party Wall Services
Structural Engineering
Asbestos Surveys
Architectural Design
Property Management
Dilapidation Reports
Conservation Work
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of RICS-accredited building surveying experience
- Our team includes specialist structural engineers with court expert witness credentials
- Award-winning practice recognised by BUILD Magazine in 2019
- We handle complex party wall matters and historic building conservation
- Comprehensive service covering property assessment through to project completion
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Building Surveys
Our RICS-registered surveyors conduct comprehensive property condition assessments for residential and commercial buildings. We identify structural defects, damp issues, and maintenance requirements while providing detailed repair cost estimates. Clients receive actionable recommendations to inform purchasing decisions or property management strategies.
Party Wall Services
Specialist advice on Party Wall Act 1996 compliance for building works affecting shared structures. We prepare schedules of condition, negotiate party wall awards, and act as surveyors to resolve disputes between adjoining owners regarding structural modifications and property boundaries.
Structural Engineering
Chartered structural engineer providing bespoke design for residential and commercial developments. Services include beam/column calculations, basement design, retaining wall specifications, and building control submissions. We deliver cost-effective structural solutions optimised for each project's unique requirements using advanced design software.
Valuation Services
Accurate property valuations for home purchases, probate, matrimonial cases, and shared ownership schemes. Our RICS-certified valuers assess market value considering location factors, property condition, and current real estate trends to support informed financial decisions.
Asbestos Surveys
Comprehensive asbestos management surveys to identify ACMs in residential and commercial properties. We provide detailed risk assessments, sampling analysis, and removal strategy recommendations in compliance with current health and safety regulations to ensure occupant safety.
People
Michael J Redmond
Managing Partner
BSc (Hons) MRICS with 30+ years' experience in London's commercial property sector. Founded Redmond & Associates to apply rigorous surveying standards to residential and commercial markets across London and the South East.
Stephen D'Aulby
Chartered Structural Engineer
MEng (Hons), CEng, MIStructE with specialist expertise in structural design and historic restoration. Graduated from University of Leeds in 1987, has provided expert court testimony since 2002, and specialises in practical structural solutions for complex projects.
Questions
What does a building survey involve?
Our full structural surveys assess property condition, identifying defects like damp, structural movement, and material decay. We provide detailed repair recommendations and cost estimates to inform purchasing decisions or maintenance planning.
Do I need a party wall award?
If your building works affect shared walls, party structures, or excavations near neighbouring properties, we recommend obtaining a party wall award to prevent disputes and ensure legal compliance under the Party Wall Act 1996.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout London and the South East, serving Surrey, Kent, Sussex, and Essex. Our team handles both urban and rural property surveying and construction management requirements across these regions.
Can you help with listed building work?
Yes, we provide specialist surveys and conservation advice for listed buildings and properties in conservation areas, maintaining historic integrity while meeting modern usage requirements and regulatory standards.
How do you handle dilapidation claims?
We prepare detailed schedules of dilapidation for landlords and tenants, documenting property condition to support or challenge repair liability claims at lease end, ensuring fair assessment of required remedial works.
