Business Details
10 Years
experience
Chartered Building Surveyors in Devon
Jarman Ward is an independent firm of chartered building surveyors and construction consultants established in 2016 by Richard Jarman and Andrew Ward. Our practice combines professional excellence with the flexibility of a small business, delivering tailored consultancy services across the South West and nationwide. With over 30 years of combined experience, we specialise in building surveying, project management, and conservation, serving commercial clients, educational institutions, and residential homeowners. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we adhere to strict ethical standards of transparency and honesty. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, ensuring projects meet specific needs while maintaining technical expertise and innovative solutions.We provide strategic advice on building regulations, planned maintenance, and dilapidations, with a focus on reducing long-term liabilities. Our local knowledge of Devon's property market complements our national capabilities, enabling us to address diverse construction challenges. We have successfully delivered projects for multi-academy trusts, charities, and public sector organisations, demonstrating our sector-specific expertise. Our repeat business reflects our commitment to exceeding client expectations through accessible, chartered professional support at every project stage. With offices in Honiton and Exeter, we combine regional expertise with nationwide reach to deliver exceptional service.
Services
Building Conservation
CDM Regulations
Commercial Surveys
Planned Maintenance
Contract Administration
Project Management
Dilapidations
Party Wall Surveying
Programme Management
Residential Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in construction consultancy.
- Our team consists of RICS-regulated chartered building surveyors.
- We offer tailored services with a collaborative, client-focused approach.
- We provide nationwide coverage with deep local knowledge of the South West.
- Our commitment to transparency aligns with RICS ethical standards.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Excellent service
Clear information
Professional and friendly
Exceptional tailored service
Highly recommend
Services
Building Conservation
We specialise in preserving listed buildings through condition surveys, defect diagnosis, and listed building consent applications. Our RICS-regulated expertise ensures historical preservation while addressing modern compliance requirements. We collaborate with conservation officers to maintain structural significance during refurbishment projects.
Commercial Building Surveys
Our detailed building condition assessments identify maintenance needs and liabilities for commercial properties. We provide technical reports with repair recommendations and cost estimates to support informed property decisions for business clients.
Construction Project Management
We manage construction projects from inception to completion, offering contract administration, CDM compliance, and stakeholder coordination. Our RICS-regulated team ensures projects meet time, cost, and quality requirements across education, commercial, and residential sectors.
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Our PPM schedules forecast maintenance costs over 10-year periods, reducing reactive repair expenses. We combine defect analysis with statutory compliance checks to create tailored maintenance plans for commercial building portfolios.
Dilapidations
We prepare and defend dilapidations claims, offering liability assessments and negotiation support. Our services include schedule preparation, terminal dilapidations advice, and Section 18 guidance to minimise financial exposure for landlords and tenants.
People
Richard Jarman
Director
With over 15 years' experience as a chartered building surveyor, Richard specialises in project management and building conservation. He co-founded Jarman Ward to combine RICS-regulated professionalism with a client-focused approach.
Andrew Ward
Director
Andrew brings extensive expertise in construction consultancy and CDM regulations. As co-founder, he focuses on delivering tailored surveying solutions while maintaining the practice's commitment to technical excellence and client service.
Questions
What building surveying services do you offer?
We provide commercial and residential building surveys, planned preventative maintenance schedules, dilapidations assessments, party wall surveying, and construction project management services.
Are you regulated by professional institutions?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and adhere to their ethical standards of professionalism and transparency.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in education projects, commercial buildings, residential surveying, and listed building conservation, working with clients including academy trusts and property developers.
How do you handle construction project management?
We offer end-to-end project management including contract administration, CDM compliance, budget monitoring, and stakeholder coordination for projects from £10,000 to multi-million pounds.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Honiton, Devon, we operate across the South West region and provide nationwide services throughout the UK for building surveying and consultancy projects.
