Business Details
Expert Building Surveyors in London
Set Square Surveyors is an independent firm of RICS-accredited professionals based in central London. We specialise in delivering tailored building surveying solutions across residential, commercial, and charity sectors. With a focus on technical excellence and client-centric service, we provide expert advice on dilapidations, party walls, statutory compliance, and reinstatement cost assessments. Our team combines cutting-edge technology with industry-leading expertise to ensure accurate, legally compliant outcomes. Operating nationwide, we support some of the UK's most successful businesses through transparent processes and a commitment to adding measurable value.Our ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications reflect our dedication to quality management and environmental responsibility. We maintain a hands-on approach to project delivery, ensuring timely, budget-conscious results without compromising on standards. Our strategic partnerships with approved contractors and consultants enable comprehensive service provision across all property types. Client relationships are built on trust, with a proven track record of resolving complex surveying challenges efficiently.
Services
Dilapidations
Expert Determination
Party Walls
Pre-Acquisition Surveys
Leasehold Advisory
Reinstatement Costs
Statutory Compliance
Highlights and features
- We offer RICS-certified expertise with nationwide service coverage
- Our ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations ensure quality and environmental standards
- We utilise drone surveys and 3D scanning technology for accurate assessments
- We specialise in resolving dilapidations disputes through expert determination
- Our team provides statutory compliance management for commercial property portfolios
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
What people say
Technical expertise
Responsive service
Effective dispute resolution
Accurate assessments
Professional team
Services
Dilapidations
We provide comprehensive dilapidations services for landlords and tenants, including claim assessments, dispute resolution, and expert determination. Our RICS-certified team ensures compliance with legal requirements while protecting client interests. With a focus on early engagement and strategic exit planning, we deliver cost-effective solutions that minimise disputes and maximise recovery.
Party Walls
Our specialist party wall surveyors handle all aspects of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, acting for building owners, adjoining owners, or as agreed surveyors. We prepare licences for crane oversailing, manage condition surveys, and provide expert advice on rights of light issues while maintaining impartiality and legal compliance.
Statutory Compliance
We ensure commercial properties meet UK legal requirements through fire risk assessments, EICRs, asbestos surveys, and gas safety checks. Our proactive approach includes real-time reporting and centralised record-keeping to maintain compliance while minimising business disruption across diverse property portfolios.
Reinstatement Costs
Our reinstatement cost assessments consider building characteristics, location factors, and heritage requirements to determine accurate insurance values. Using BCIS data and 3D scanning technology, we provide precise valuations that balance rebuild costs with premium efficiency for single properties or nationwide portfolios.
Expert Determination
We offer RICS-accredited expert determination as a faster, cheaper alternative to court proceedings for dilapidations disputes. Our process includes evidence evaluation, site inspections, and binding determinations that provide legal certainty while reducing time and cost compared to traditional litigation methods.
Questions
Are you RICS-accredited surveyors?
Yes, we are an independent firm of RICS-accredited surveyors providing certified expertise across all our services.
Do you operate outside London?
We operate nationwide across the UK and Channel Islands, supporting clients in all major cities and regions.
What dilapidations services do you offer?
We provide full-service dilapidations support including claim assessments, expert determination, and dispute resolution for landlords and tenants.
Can you handle commercial property compliance?
Yes, we manage statutory compliance requirements including fire safety, asbestos surveys, and electrical inspections for commercial portfolios.
Do you use modern surveying technology?
We utilise drone surveys, 3D scanning, and digital reporting tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency in all surveying tasks.
How do you resolve surveying disputes?
We specialise in expert determination as a cost-effective alternative to litigation, with RICS-certified specialists handling the process.
