Business Details
43 Years
experience
Chartered Surveyors in London | Expert Property Surveys & Valuations
Peter Barry is a well-established firm of Chartered Building Surveyors with decades of residential and commercial surveying experience. Founded in 1983, we operate across London and the M25 area, offering a modern, efficient, and client-friendly service. Our team of RICS-registered professionals specialises in RICS Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys, Party Wall matters, Leasehold Valuations, and Property Valuations. We pride ourselves on providing tailored advice, supported by technical expertise and a commitment to client satisfaction.With six offices across London and a growing team of over 25 members, we combine local knowledge with industry-leading standards. Our services extend to Commercial Schedules of Condition, Licence to Alter agreements, and Project Management, ensuring comprehensive solutions for property-related needs. Regulated by RICS and trusted by clients with over 700 Google Reviews, we deliver reliable, transparent, and authoritative property insights.
Services
RICS Level 2 Home Survey
RICS Level 3 Home Survey
Party Wall Surveyors
Leasehold Valuations
Commercial Schedules of Condition
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Decades of experience in residential and commercial surveying since 1983
- RICS-regulated team of chartered surveyors with local London expertise
- Over 700 verified Google Reviews highlighting reliability and professionalism
- Six strategically located offices across London for accessible service
- Efficient delivery of RICS Level 3 surveys with rapid turnaround times
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Excellent thorough professional
Very efficient service
Timely and professional
Solleciti, gentili ed efficienti
Recommended without hesitation
Services
RICS Level 2 Home Survey
This mid-level survey provides a clear overview of a property's condition, highlighting significant defects and potential risks. Designed for buyers of conventional properties in reasonable condition, it includes traffic-light ratings for repairs and maintenance. Our RICS-qualified surveyors deliver concise, easy-to-understand reports to support informed purchasing decisions.
RICS Level 3 Home Survey
The most comprehensive property inspection available, this survey offers detailed analysis of structural integrity and building defects. Recommended for older, unusual, or extensively modified properties, it includes in-depth technical assessments and repair cost estimates. Our chartered surveyors provide expert guidance for properties requiring major renovations or in poor condition.
Party Wall Services
We specialise in Party Wall Act compliance for both building and adjoining owners. Our services include award preparation, dispute resolution, and condition surveys to protect your interests. With expertise in London's complex property landscape, we ensure legal compliance while minimising potential conflicts during construction works.
Leasehold Valuations
Our RICS-registered valuers provide accurate assessments for lease extensions and freehold purchases under the Leasehold Reform Act. We handle negotiations between leaseholders and freeholders, offering expert tribunal testimony when required. Our reports incorporate marriage value calculations and market analysis to secure fair outcomes.
Commercial Schedules of Condition
These detailed reports document a commercial property's condition at lease commencement to prevent dilapidations disputes. Photographically supported and area-by-area assessments create a benchmark for end-of-lease negotiations. Landlords and tenants use our schedules to protect financial interests and clarify repair liabilities.
People
Matthew Price
Associate Director
BSc (Hons) MRICS with extensive experience in residential surveying and party wall matters. Leads client negotiations and complex defect analysis.
Shaun Blake
Associate Director
BSc (Hons) MRICS surveyor specialising in leasehold valuations and commercial property assessments. Provides expert tribunal testimony.
Steve Hobbs
Chartered Surveyor
BSc (Hons) MRICS with 15+ years' experience in residential surveys and lease extension negotiations. Regularly appointed as expert witness.
Justin Bodjawah
Consultant Chartered Surveyor
BSc (Hons) PGDip Surv MRICS offering specialist advice on complex property valuations and party wall disputes.
Phillipa Burgin
Consultant Chartered Surveyor
MSc MRICS with expertise in commercial property valuations and dilapidations assessments. Supports clients across London and the Home Counties.
Questions
What is a RICS Level 3 Home Survey?
The most detailed property inspection, recommended for older or unusual properties. Includes structural analysis, defect diagnosis, and repair cost estimates.
How does the Party Wall Act affect my building works?
The Act requires formal notice for specific works affecting shared walls. We help prepare awards and resolve disputes between adjoining owners.
What does a leasehold valuation include?
Calculates lease extension costs considering ground rent compensation, marriage value, and freeholder loss. Follows Leasehold Reform Act guidelines.
Can I get a survey quickly?
Yes, we prioritise urgent requests. Level 3 surveys can be completed within tight deadlines while maintaining technical accuracy.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across London, Kent, Hertfordshire, Essex, Surrey, and Buckinghamshire with local surveyors in each region.
Are your surveyors RICS-registered?
All our surveyors are RICS-registered professionals with specialist accreditations in building surveying and valuation.
Reviews (4)
Keziah Methuen-Jones
Oct 16, 2021
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Used for building survey report and found them to be very prompt with responses and kept me in the loop with what was going on. First time buyer but the report appears to be comprehensive and thorough.
GilBackYard
Jun 13, 2021
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As ever Justin Burns did another fantastic accurate and efficient Party Wall job for us, must be our tenth job to date and Im already planning the next one. Highly recommended. Thank you Justin.
Paul Mawdsley
Jun 03, 2021
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We commissioned a lease extension valuation report from PBS. Matthew produced a very thorough and professional report promptly after visiting the property. Would recommend and use again.
Chris Hammond
Nov 04, 2020
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We used Peter Barry for both a Homebuyer Report and a leasehold extension report. Both services were carried out efficiently, with any questions answered promptly. The reports were detailed and allowed me to progress our house move. Would use them again and have recommended to others.
