Business Details
Trusted Building Surveyors in Leeds
Lucas Lee is a chartered building surveying, project management, and quantity surveying practice based in Yorkshire, delivering expert services nationwide. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a client-focused approach, specialising in building surveys, contract administration, dilapidations, and complex construction projects. We work closely with private and public sector clients, offering tailored solutions for new builds, refurbishments, and heritage restorations. Our directors, including Chartered Building Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors, bring technical excellence and practical insight to every project.With a track record spanning high-profile developments like Grantley Hall and cladding remediation in Leeds, we prioritise precision, compliance, and seamless delivery. Our services extend to planning applications, party wall matters, and fire safety assessments, ensuring comprehensive support from inception to completion. We invest in staff development and maintain strong relationships with contractors and consultants to guarantee efficient outcomes. Clients benefit from our transparent communication, technical rigour, and commitment to exceeding expectations across commercial, residential, and civic sectors.
Services
Building Surveying
Project Management
Quantity Surveying
Dilapidations
Planning Applications
Cladding Remediation
Highlights and features
- We offer MRICS-qualified professionals with sector-specific expertise.
- Our team delivers nationwide projects from 10k to 100m in value.
- We provide end-to-end solutions including cladding remediation and fire safety.
- Our case studies include heritage restorations and complex urban developments.
- We maintain transparent communication and technical excellence throughout projects.
Services
Building Surveying
Our chartered building surveyors conduct detailed property inspections, condition reports, and defect analysis. We advise on maintenance strategies, refurbishment projects, and compliance with building regulations. Clients receive actionable recommendations for residential and commercial properties.
Project Management
We oversee projects from inception to completion, managing timelines, budgets, and contractor coordination. Our expertise spans office fit-outs, new builds, and heritage restorations, ensuring seamless delivery aligned with client objectives.
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveyors provide cost planning, procurement advice, and contract administration. We deliver accurate budget forecasts and value engineering solutions for projects ranging from 10k to 100m in value.
Cladding Remediation
We specialise in EWS inspections, fire risk assessments, and cladding remediation. Our team designs and delivers passive fire protection upgrades, ensuring compliance with current safety standards for high-rise buildings.
Dilapidations
We prepare and negotiate dilapidations schedules for landlords and tenants. Our services include condition assessments, liability reviews, and cost projections to resolve end-of-lease obligations efficiently.
People
Christopher Lee
Building Surveyor Director
Chris graduated in Building Surveying from Newcastle in 1996. He co-founded Lucas Lee after roles at Barclays Property Holdings and a London practice. He specialises in retail property advice and has extensive project management experience.
James Davies
Associate Building Surveyor
James qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2008. He leads cladding remediation projects in Leeds and has expertise in fire safety assessments. He previously worked at Bellrock Group and manages education and commercial sector projects.
Walter Mashumba
Quantity Surveyor
Walter joined Lucas Lee in 2018 after studying at Salford University. He provides cost management services for diverse construction projects, bringing practical insights from his early career in building trades.
Danielle Horsfall
Office Manager
Danielle transitioned to Lucas Lee from a legal career in 2013. She oversees office operations and client communications, leveraging her organisational skills developed over 12 years in Yorkshire law firms.
Andy Musvaburi
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Andy graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a Quantity Surveying degree. He contributes to residential and public sector projects, applying his academic training and hands-on experience in affordable housing developments.
Questions
What services does Lucas Lee offer?
We provide building surveying, project management, quantity surveying, dilapidations, planning applications, and cladding/fire safety remediation services.
Which areas do you operate in?
We work nationwide across the UK, with offices in Leeds and Huddersfield serving commercial and residential clients.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We handle education, commercial, civic, residential, and heritage sectors, including high-value new builds and refurbishment projects.
Are your surveyors qualified?
Yes, our team includes MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyors and accredited professionals with expertise in construction law and safety.
