Business Details
27 Years
experience
Chartered Building Surveyors in Brighton
Stuart Radley Associates is an independent firm of Chartered Building Surveyors established in 1999. We operate from offices in Brighton, Eastbourne, and Chichester, providing professional building surveying services across Sussex and beyond. Our team combines over 100 years of collective experience, offering expert advice on residential and commercial properties. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we adhere to strict codes of conduct and professional standards. Our services include party wall matters, architectural design, residential block management, contract administration, and dilapidations.We pride ourselves on delivering personal, informative, and sensible advice tailored to client needs. Our staff hold advanced qualifications and memberships in professional bodies such as the Pyramus and Thisbe Club. We have acted as expert witnesses in legal disputes and managed complex projects for public and private sector clients. Our growth reflects our commitment to transparency, technical excellence, and client-focused solutions. We provide no-obligation fee proposals and welcome inquiries about our full range of building surveying services.
Services
Building Surveys
Party Wall Services
Architectural Design
Residential Block Management
Dilapidations Claims
Contract Administration
Boundary Dispute Resolution
Historic Building Surveys
CDM Regulations Compliance
Insurance Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Established in 1999 with over 20 years' combined surveying experience
- Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Expert party wall surveyors with legal dispute resolution experience
- Multi-disciplinary team covering building surveying and architectural services
- Proven track record in residential block management and contract administration
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Building Surveys
Our comprehensive building surveys identify structural issues, dampness, and defects in residential and commercial properties. We provide detailed reports with remedial action recommendations and repair cost estimates. Our surveyors have specialist expertise in historic buildings and listed structures.
Party Wall Services
We offer expert guidance on Party Wall Act compliance, including serving notices, preparing awards, and resolving disputes. Our RICS-registered surveyors act as impartial advisors for both building owners and adjoining property owners.
Architectural Design
Our in-house architectural team provides planning applications, building regulation submissions, and design services for residential extensions and conversions. We specialise in projects up to 500,000 construction value with local planning policy expertise.
Residential Block Management
We manage residential blocks for freeholders and RTM companies, handling maintenance budgets, service charge administration, and leaseholder consultations. Our services include Section 20 compliance and fire safety regulation adherence.
Dilapidations Claims
We prepare and negotiate commercial dilapidations schedules for landlords and tenants. Our surveyors interpret lease covenants, assess repair obligations, and calculate diminution in property value according to RICS guidelines.
People
Stuart Radley
Chartered Building Surveyor and Director
MA MRICS qualified since 1988 with 30+ years' experience. Specialises in party wall disputes and expert witness testimony. Founded the company in 1999 after working in public and private sectors.
Stephen Pook
Chartered Building Surveyor and Director
BSc MRICS qualified with 20+ years' experience. Specialises in construction industry projects and served as Pyramus and Thisbe Club Sussex branch vice-chair. Joined practice in 2001.
Stephen Hoadley
Chartered Building Surveyor and Director
BSc MRICS qualified since 2000 with 20+ years' experience. Manages Eastbourne office and specialises in building surveys, homebuyer reports, and dilapidations claims.
Max Thoms
Chartered Building Surveyor and Director
BSc MRICS qualified in 2017 with 10+ years' experience. Manages Chichester office and specialises in party wall work, contract administration, and defect diagnosis.
Morag Hoppe
Architectural Technician
ND Arch qualified with 30+ years' experience in architectural design. Specialises in planning applications, listed building consents, and conservation work. Joined practice in 2006.
Questions
What building survey types do you offer?
We provide full building surveys, homebuyer reports, and condition/maintenance reports for residential and commercial properties.
Do I need party wall consent for my extension?
If your work affects a shared wall or involves excavations within 3-6m of neighbouring properties, party wall procedures will apply.
Can you help with listed building applications?
Yes, our surveyors have extensive experience preparing listed building consent applications and understanding traditional construction methods.
What block management services do you provide?
We handle service charge budgets, maintenance planning, leaseholder consultations, and legal compliance for residential blocks.
How do you handle dilapidations claims?
We prepare schedules of dilapidations, negotiate settlements, and assess lease obligations in accordance with RICS guidance.
Are your services available outside Sussex?
While based in Sussex, we regularly work on projects across southern England including London and the Home Counties.
Reviews (7)
Ramin J.
Nov 28, 2021
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Fantastic service and company. Jamie the Property Manager is second to none and highly knowledgeable and professional. Would highly recommend.
Ben Muz
Oct 30, 2021
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Great service. Had a problem with drainage at my property and contacted Jamie, who got it sorted the same day. Five stars!
Mimi W.
Oct 24, 2021
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Stuart Radley Associates have managed our block of flats for more than 10 years. During this time, I have found them to be pro-active, well-organised, effective and very pleasant people. Their charges are very reasonable for the service they provide.
Chloe Fisher
Oct 19, 2021
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Stuart Radley have taken on a significant workload as our managing agents and so far the team has dealt with this with great efficiency and professionalism. Very happy to recommend them.
Toby Buxton
Oct 14, 2021
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Highly recommended. Very clear and thorough survey and very competitive in price as well. Swift responses to later queries regarding searches etc. Would use again and recommend to friends and relatives alike.
Sam Gale
Sep 22, 2021
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From a leaseholders perspective, Stuart Radley are the best I have dealt with. Across the team they are always very professional, quick responding and friendly. They manage the building very well, keeping up to speed with current regulations and have dealt with our section 20 repairs quickly and efficiently.
Roof Checker
Sep 21, 2021
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We were contracted to conduct an impartial roof inspection using our drones and supply the client with a comprehensive report. This report was requested to be reviewed by a RICS surveyor due to the building being grade 2 listed. We called a few local companies but decided on Stuart Radley due to their knowledge and willingness to support us from our initial scoping phone call.
Graham was assigned to our project to conduct a desktop review of our report once we had compiled it but he furthermore (without request) attended site with our survey team to facilitate introductions and familiarise himself
Graham was assigned to our project to conduct a desktop review of our report once we had compiled it but he furthermore (without request) attended site with our survey team to facilitate introductions and familiarise himself
