Business Details
47 Years
experience
Professional Residential Property Surveys in Oxford & Berkshire
Established in 1979, we are independent chartered surveyors and RICS Registered Valuers with offices in Oxford and Thatcham. Our expertise spans residential property surveys, valuations, and specialist Party Wall Act services across Oxfordshire, West Berkshire, and adjoining regions. We prioritise impartial advice, leveraging over four decades of local market knowledge and cutting-edge technology to deliver detailed inspections and clear, jargon-free reports.Our team of RICS-accredited professionals specialises in properties ranging from historic listed buildings to modern developments, ensuring clients receive technically robust and ethically sound guidance. As advocates of transparency, we avoid conflicts of interest by not participating in sales chains or offering financial products, maintaining complete independence in all our services.
Services
Level 2 Survey Reports
Level 3 Survey Reports
Residential Valuations
Shared Ownership Valuations
Help to Buy Valuations
Party Wall Services
Inheritance Tax Valuations
Capital Gains Tax Valuations
Charity Valuations
Property Advice
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in residential property surveying.
- Our team holds RICS accreditation for valuation and surveying standards.
- Local expertise covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and surrounding regions.
- We provide impartial advice with no conflicts of interest.
- Specialist Party Wall Act services led by accredited professionals.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- RICS Registered Valuers
- Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors
Services
Level 2 Survey Reports
We conduct Level 2 Survey Reports for residential properties, offering a concise overview of condition and defects. These surveys highlight urgent issues and repair costs, ideal for conventional homes in reasonable condition. Our reports use plain English to ensure clarity for buyers and owners.
Residential Valuations
Our RICS-registered valuers provide accurate residential valuations for mortgages, shared ownership, and Help to Buy schemes. Adhering to Red Book standards, we assess market value with local expertise, ensuring reliability for legal and financial purposes.
Party Wall Services
We offer specialist Party Wall Act compliance services, acting for building owners and adjoining properties. Our accredited surveyors prepare awards, resolve disputes, and ensure legal adherence for extensions, conversions, and structural works in England and Wales.
Inheritance Tax Valuations
Statutory valuations for inheritance tax purposes are conducted in line with RICS standards. We provide detailed reports for probate, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and accurate market value assessments for estate settlements.
Property Advice
Our advice covers damp, asbestos, toxic mould, and structural issues, offering practical solutions for property maintenance. Drawn from decades of surveying experience, this guidance helps clients address common defects and preserve property value.
People
Mark A Shirley
Director
FRICS-qualified director with extensive experience in residential surveying. Leads Oxfordshire operations, combining technical expertise with local market insights to deliver client-focused property solutions.
Daniel T Stephens
Chartered Building Surveyor
MRICS and MFPWS-accredited specialist in Party Wall Act compliance. Provides expert dispute resolution and surveying services, leveraging deep knowledge of construction and statutory requirements.
Questions
What types of property surveys do you offer?
We provide Level 2 and Level 3 Survey Reports for residential properties, tailored to assess condition and structural integrity for conventional and older buildings.
Are your valuations RICS-compliant?
Yes, all valuations follow RICS Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book) guidelines, conducted by RICS Registered Valuers for legal and financial reliability.
Do you cover areas outside Oxfordshire?
We serve West Berkshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, and The Cotswolds, with regular surveys in towns like Newbury, Thatcham, and Witney.
What is a Party Wall Surveyor's role?
We prepare Party Wall Awards, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 for structural works affecting shared walls in England and Wales.
