Business Details
Expert Building Surveys in Bideford, Devon
As RICS Chartered Surveyors, we provide comprehensive property surveying services across the United Kingdom, specialising in residential and commercial property assessments. Our network of independent local surveying practices, each led by qualified Chartered Surveyors, offers tailored advice on building surveys, valuations, party wall matters, and acquisition inspections. With expertise spanning traditional and modern properties, we deliver reliable reports that help clients make informed property decisions. Our services are conducted in accordance with RICS standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.We prioritise client needs through personalised consultations, leveraging extensive local knowledge from Cumbria to Cornwall. Our team combines technical proficiency with practical solutions for structural surveys, dilapidation reports, and commercial property assessments. By maintaining a client-centric approach, we ensure transparent communication and actionable insights throughout the property transaction process.
Services
Building Surveys
Valuation Services
Party Wall Advice
Commercial Property Surveys
Acquisition Advice
Highlights and features
- We are regulated RICS Chartered Surveyors with local expertise across England and Wales
- Our tailored reports help negotiate property prices through defect identification
- We provide acquisition advice inspections at 33% lower cost than formal surveys
- Specialist knowledge in traditional and listed building conservation
- Comprehensive commercial property services including dilapidations and reinstatement valuations
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Building Surveys
Our comprehensive building surveys identify structural defects and maintenance issues in residential and commercial properties. Conducted by RICS Chartered Surveyors, these inspections cover all accessible areas to produce detailed reports. Clients receive actionable recommendations for repairs and property value preservation.
Valuation Services
RICS Red Book compliant valuations for residential properties across England and Wales. Our surveyors assess market value considering location, condition, and comparable sales. Services support mortgage applications, probate, and property transactions with accurate, defensible valuations.
Party Wall Advice
Expert guidance on Party Wall Act compliance for domestic and commercial developments. We prepare schedules of condition, serve notices, and act as party wall surveyors. Our services prevent disputes during extensions, conversions, and boundary works.
Acquisition Advice
Verbal property assessments with photographic documentation for prospective buyers. Surveyors highlight critical defects during site visits, followed by remote consultations. This cost-effective alternative to formal surveys saves 33% while providing essential purchase decision information.
Commercial Surveys
Specialist surveys for commercial properties including retail units, offices, and industrial spaces. Services cover dilapidations schedules, reinstatement valuations, and lease advisory. Our surveyors provide strategic guidance for landlords, tenants, and investors.
People
Lee Gallon
Chartered Surveyor
Lee Gallon holds a PGDip in Architectural Conservation and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. With extensive South West experience, he specialises in traditional building conservation and provides expert property assessments across Devon and Somerset.
Questions
What building survey types do you offer?
We provide full building surveys, RICS Home Buyer Surveys, structural surveys, and snagging reports for residential and commercial properties.
How does acquisition advice differ from a formal survey?
Acquisition advice includes verbal reporting with photographs, costs 33% less than formal surveys, and delivers findings within 48 hours without written documentation.
Do you handle party wall disputes?
Yes, we prepare party wall notices, schedules of condition, and act as surveyors under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 for domestic and commercial developments.
Can you assess commercial property dilapidations?
Our commercial surveyors prepare detailed schedules of dilapidations and condition assessments for lease renewals, terminations, and property transactions.
Do you operate outside Devon?
Our network covers England and Wales, from Cumbria to Cornwall and North Wales to Kent, with local surveyor expertise in all regions.
Reviews (5)
Callum Hulse
Oct 07, 2018
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Could not recommend richard more. Very happy with the service. Very detailed report clearly explained with photos. Fantastic value for money.
William Crane
Nov 15, 2014
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First class service from start to finish. Richard Preece responded very quickly to all communications and arranged the survey within the week. The very detailed report followed within days and covered every aspect of the building condition and many other factors relating to the decision to purchase. In my particular case, Richard's report influenced my decision not to purchase and undoubtedly saved me many thousands of pounds. Highly recommended.
Manon Griffiths
Aug 30, 2014
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Homebuyer verbal survey carried out at our property was excellent. Arrangements were made beforehand through an informal chat with the surveyor to discuss our needs, and a meeting time arranged for the survey. Everything went like clockwork on survey day, and the surveyor was very professional and helpful.
Verbal survey is recommended to all- no need to wait for the report to come through and we were told at the time what the problems were at the property. Many thanks.
Verbal survey is recommended to all- no need to wait for the report to come through and we were told at the time what the problems were at the property. Many thanks.
Karen Price
Aug 23, 2014
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Richard Preece provided a structual survey for a planning application. He was very professional and courteous. The survey was produced very quickly after the site visit and was exactly what was required. He also offered additional advice about the building work. The planning application was approved.
Ralph Timpson
Aug 04, 2013
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I needed help on a boundary dispute that had gone on for two years. Wanting an independent person was very important. Richard gave me the best advice I could wish for. His advice on site and the quality and content of his report was the best information I could have to settle the dispute. Many thanks.
