Business Details
8 Years
experience
Chartered Building Surveyors in Farnborough
Established in 2018, Eames Chartered Building Surveyors is a professional firm of Chartered Building Surveyors regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in Farnborough, Hampshire. We specialise in providing expert building surveying services to both commercial and residential clients across Hampshire, Surrey, and along the M3 and A3 corridors into central London. Our team prioritises transparency, accountability, and client satisfaction, ensuring all projects are reviewed regularly to maintain progress and delivered at competitive prices. With a focus on repeat business and recommendations, we offer services including party wall matters, subsidence assessments, building works administration, and defect investigations. Our Managing Director, James Byrne, brings extensive expertise as a member of RICS, the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, and the Society of Construction Law.We operate under strict RICS compliance, including professional indemnity insurance and a formal complaints procedure, to uphold the highest standards of service. Our commitment to understanding client programmes and delivering tailored solutions ensures effective project management and cost control. We serve both commercial and residential clients, with a particular focus on lease compliance, conservation areas, and listed buildings. Our office location provides convenient access to Hampshire and Surrey, with extended coverage to central London. We welcome informal, no-obligation discussions to address your specific surveying needs.
Services
Party Wall Surveys
Subsidence Assessments
Building Works Administration
Defect Investigations
Insurance Claims Management
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- Our team includes James Byrne, a member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors.
- We specialise in subsidence and insured perils assessments with insurance expertise.
- We offer competitive pricing with transparent project progress reviews.
- Our services extend to conservation areas and listed buildings with local authority experience.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Services
Party Wall Surveys
We provide comprehensive party wall surveying services under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, including serving notices, acting as surveyor for building owners or adjoining owners, and resolving disputes. Our expertise extends to crane and scaffold licences, rights to light assessments, and compliance with the Access to Neighbouring Land Act. Clients benefit from our impartial administration of party wall awards and conflict resolution to ensure legal compliance and minimise project delays.
Subsidence Assessments
Our subsidence and insured perils service investigates damage caused by subsidence, landslip, heave, storm, flood, and other covered risks under building insurance policies. We advise on policy terms, exclusions, and the relationship between damage and coverage. Clients receive expert reports for insurers, guidance on repair strategies, and management of complex claims involving technical evidence and expert testimony to ensure prompt resolution.
Building Works Administration
We administer building works through specification, contract management, and cost control using NBS software, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and lease requirements. Our services cover small residential projects to large developments, including conservation areas and listed buildings. Clients benefit from our dual role as contract administrator and principal designer, ensuring statutory compliance and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
Defect Investigations
We investigate defective workmanship, contract disputes, and compliance with building regulations, British standards, and NHBC guidelines. Our services include assessing materials, programme delays, and statutory framework adherence (e.g., Party Wall Act, Planning, CDM). Clients receive expert analysis of liabilities, variations, and cost overruns to resolve disputes and ensure contractual obligations are met.
Stock Condition Surveys
We conduct stock condition surveys and planned maintenance schedules for commercial properties, including historic brickwork and faade assessments. Our services exclude residential surveys but focus on defect investigations and conservation repairs. Clients benefit from detailed schedules of condition and strategic maintenance planning to preserve property value and comply with lease obligations.
People
James Byrne
Managing Director
James Byrne BSc (Hons) MRICS is the Managing Director of Eames Chartered Building Surveyors, with expertise in party wall matters, insurance claims, and construction law. He is a member of RICS, the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, and the Society of Construction Law, ensuring compliance with industry standards and ethical codes.
Questions
What areas do Eames Chartered Building Surveyors cover for their surveying services?
We operate throughout Hampshire and Surrey, with extended coverage along the M3 and A3 corridors into central London.
Are Eames Chartered Building Surveyors regulated by any professional bodies?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and adhere to their ethical and professional standards.
Do you handle residential surveying projects?
We currently focus on commercial projects and do not carry out residential surveys.
Can Eames Chartered Building Surveyors assist with party wall disputes?
Yes, we act as party wall surveyors for building owners, adjoining owners, or agreed surveyors under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
What experience do you have with subsidence claims?
We have extensive experience investigating subsidence and insured perils, providing expert reports for insurance claims and repair strategies.
How do you ensure project accountability and cost control?
We regularly review all projects to maintain progress, deliver competitive pricing, and ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
