Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Sussex
Sussex Surveyors are a team of Chartered Surveyors with extensive expertise in property assessment and advisory services across Sussex. Established in 2002, our firm combines deep local market knowledge with RICS-accredited professionalism to deliver impartial, high-quality services. We specialise in building surveys, valuations, lease extensions, and party wall matters, ensuring clients receive clear, jargon-free reports supported by detailed technical analysis.Our team maintains rigorous quality control standards and ongoing professional development to address both residential and commercial property needs. With offices in Brighton, Eastbourne, Haywards Heath, and Chichester, we serve clients throughout Sussex and beyond, prioritising transparency, client education, and practical solutions to property challenges.
Services
Building Surveys
HomeBuyer Reports
Property Valuations
Lease Extensions
Party Wall Services
EPC Assessments
Defect Diagnosis
Reinstatement Calculations
Commercial Surveys
Expert Witness Reports
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We provide clear, jargon-free survey reports with technical glossaries
- Our team holds RICS-accredited qualifications with 20+ years' local experience
- We offer impartial advice independent of estate agencies or financial institutions
- We include property defect diagnosis with practical repair recommendations
- We maintain strict quality control procedures for all survey deliverables
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Thorough reports
Timely communication
Expert defect analysis
Clear explanations
Professional service
Services
Building Surveys
Our Level 3 Building Surveys provide comprehensive property condition assessments for older or uniquely constructed properties. The service includes detailed defect analysis, repair recommendations, and photographic documentation of all structural elements. Clients receive technical specifications and prioritised maintenance advice to manage property investments effectively.
HomeBuyer Reports
RICS HomeBuyer Reports assess conventional residential properties in reasonable condition. The service includes defect grading, market valuation, and insurance reinstatement calculations. Reports highlight significant issues affecting property value while providing clear guidance for prospective buyers.
Property Valuations
We provide formal property valuations for probate, divorce settlements, and tax purposes. Our RICS-registered valuers conduct detailed market analysis and condition assessments to deliver accurate, defensible valuation figures supported by comprehensive documentation.
Lease Extensions
Our lease extension services include statutory lease valuation, enfranchisement advice, and negotiation support for leaseholders and freeholders. We calculate premium values, advise on legal processes, and provide expert testimony when required for disputed cases.
Party Wall Services
We offer full party wall compliance services including award preparation, schedule of condition documentation, and dispute resolution. Our surveyors ensure adherence to the Party Wall Act 1996 while protecting client interests during shared boundary works.
People
David Aspey
Partner
Specialist in historic property surveys and leasehold enfranchisement with 25+ years' experience. Qualified through Aberdeen University and RICS accredited. Provides expert witness testimony and detailed building pathology analysis.
Piers Street
Partner
Third-generation surveyor with expertise in residential and commercial valuations. Qualified in 1978 and specialises in probate, divorce, and tax-related property assessments. Leads complex valuation case studies for legal professionals.
Tony Pearson
Partner
Commercial EPC specialist and party wall expert with nationwide experience. Provides development appraisals for housing associations and expert witness services. Holds RICS accreditation for non-domestic energy performance assessments.
Luke Field
Partner
Chartered Building Surveyor specialising in defect analysis and planned maintenance. Joined in 2020 and became partner in 2024. Provides technical specifications and contract administration services for public and private sector clients.
Derry Green
Chartered Surveyor
Residential survey specialist covering South Coast properties. Qualified in 1997 with expertise in Help to Buy valuations and mortgage-related surveys. Provides local market insights from 20+ years operating between Peacehaven and Hastings.
Questions
What types of property surveys do you offer?
We provide RICS HomeBuyer Reports (Level 2) for standard properties and Building Surveys (Level 3) for older or uniquely constructed buildings, both including defect analysis and repair recommendations.
Can you help with lease extension valuations?
Yes, our RICS-registered valuers specialise in statutory lease extensions, calculating premiums for leaseholders and advising freeholders on enfranchisement matters under the Leasehold Reform Act.
Do you provide commercial property services?
We offer EPC assessments, party wall services, and valuation reports for commercial properties, including development appraisals for housing associations and investment portfolios.
How quickly can you complete a survey?
Most residential surveys are completed within 5 working days of instruction, with detailed reports delivered within 2-3 days after site inspection.
Are your surveyors RICS accredited?
All surveyors hold RICS accreditation with ongoing CPD requirements. The firm maintains RICS complaints procedures through the Property Ombudsman scheme.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Brighton, we operate throughout East and West Sussex with offices in Eastbourne, Haywards Heath, and Chichester, serving both urban and rural properties.
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Reviews (2)
Anthony Thomson
Dec 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Excellent service, swift and precise and everything I wanted. Thanks to your report I can now set about repairs to interior and exterior of building. Buying a new property can be a stressful experience and your quick and helpful response has helped me enormously.
Excellent service, swift and precise and everything I wanted. Thanks to your report I can now set about repairs to interior and exterior of building. Buying a new property can be a stressful experience and your quick and helpful response has helped me enormously.
Sarah Harvey
May 03, 2018
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I used Sussex Surveyors for a home buyer survey. Helen and Piers were great and very accommodating with date changes. Exactly what I needed with an excellent service. Very reasonable. Will be definitely using them again and will be recommending to family and friends.
