Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Building Surveyors in Leeds
At Charles Garth, we believe collaboration is the cornerstone of achieving exceptional outcomes for our clients. Our foundation is built on strong, trusted relationships that enable us to deliver personalised and creative solutions tailored to each client's unique ambitions. We prioritise both detail and the broader perspective, ensuring our approach combines technical precision with strategic insight. Our close-knit team of highly qualified specialists offers a multi-disciplinary service covering all aspects of building surveying and property consultancy. Founded in 2014 by Lee McCardle, our practice has grown to include a dynamic team of industry professionals with extensive experience across public and private sectors.As an independent firm, we maintain efficiency and flexibility while providing a comprehensive service. Our commitment to staying ahead of industry trends ensures our clients benefit from the latest innovations and technologies. We foster a stimulating workplace that supports staff development, ensuring our team remains approachable and responsive to project demands. Our dedication to maintaining high standards of customer service, professional expertise, and technical knowledge underpins everything we do. Through this approach, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for clients in the commercial, residential, and education sectors across the UK.
Services
Building Assessment
Project Management
Quantity Surveying
Strategic Maintenance
Professional Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer a personal, straightforward approach with clear, professional advice tailored to your needs
- Our team delivers fast turnaround times to keep projects on schedule
- We provide detailed reports that ensure absolute clarity and transparency
- Clients work with a dedicated expert throughout their project lifecycle
- Our RICS-chartered professionals combine technical skill with practical judgment
Services
Building Assessment
Our building assessment service provides comprehensive evaluations of property conditions, ensuring compliance with legislation and identifying necessary repairs. We conduct school condition surveys, fire safety assessments, and access audits to help clients understand their property's status. Our expert reports deliver clear insights for informed decision-making.
Project Management
We manage complex construction projects from concept to completion, providing leadership and contract administration. Our services include design coordination, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth project delivery. We specialise in JCT/NEC contract administration and aftercare support.
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying team offers accurate cost planning and budget forecasting services. We provide tender documentation, procurement advice, and financial reporting to maintain project budgets. Our expertise includes value engineering and risk management for construction projects of all scales.
Strategic Maintenance
We develop long-term maintenance strategies balancing risk, cost, and performance across property estates. Our services include PPM strategies, lifecycle cost modelling, and capital investment planning to optimise asset management and extend building longevity.
Professional Advisory
Our advisory service addresses complex property matters including dilapidations, lease negotiations, and party wall disputes. We provide reinstatement cost assessments and leasehold liability reviews to help clients navigate contentious issues with expert guidance.
People
Lee McCardle
Managing Director
Lee founded Charles Garth in 2014 and leads a team of industry professionals with experience in public and private sectors. He specialises in building surveying and property consultancy, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver successful projects.
Allana Shaw
Associate Director
Allana specialises in quantity surveying with extensive experience across multiple sectors. She provides expert cost management advice and contract administration support, ensuring projects remain financially sound and compliant with industry standards.
Stephanie Kitts
Chartered Building Surveyor
Stephanie offers RICS-chartered expertise in building surveying, focusing on condition assessments and compliance. Her technical knowledge and practical approach help clients address property challenges effectively while maintaining regulatory standards.
Josh Parsons
Chartered Building Surveyor
Josh specialises in building surveying with a focus on project delivery and client solutions. His experience spans education and commercial sectors, providing detailed assessments and practical recommendations to maximise property value.
Ben Welsby
Graduate Building Surveyor
Ben supports building surveying projects with emerging expertise in property assessment and maintenance planning. His academic background and hands-on experience contribute to delivering comprehensive solutions for clients' property management needs.
Questions
What services does Charles Garth offer?
We provide building surveying, quantity surveying, project management, strategic maintenance planning, and professional advisory services for commercial, residential, and education sector clients.
How are Charles Garth different from other surveyors?
We combine RICS-chartered expertise with a personal approach, offering director-led projects and tailored solutions that prioritise clarity, compliance, and long-term value for property assets.
Which sectors does Charles Garth work with?
Our team has extensive experience in commercial, residential blocks, education sectors, healthcare, and mixed-use developments across the UK.
Do Charles Garth provide nationwide services?
Yes, we operate throughout the UK, delivering expert building surveying and property consultancy services to clients across various regions.
