Business Details
48 Years
experience
Expert Construction Consultancy Solutions UK
Established in 1978, Smithers Purslow is a multi-disciplinary consultancy offering building surveying, cost consultancy, and engineering services across the UK. Since joining the Gateley group in 2022, we have maintained our client-first ethos while expanding our capabilities through strategic growth. Our team of chartered professionals operates from 18 regional offices, delivering tailored solutions for commercial, residential, and public sector projects. With ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, we prioritise quality management and environmental responsibility. Our expertise spans heritage conservation, insurance claims resolution, and expert witness services, supported by accreditations from leading industry bodies.We combine technical excellence with practical problem-solving to address complex construction challenges. Client satisfaction remains central to our operations, reflected in our Investors in People Platinum status. Our heritage of innovation continues through partnerships with specialist firms like RJA Consultants. From feasibility studies to dispute resolution, we provide end-to-end project support. With over 45 years of experience, we remain committed to advancing the built environment through sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology.
Services
Building Surveying
Cost Consultancy
Insurance Claims
Expert Services
Heritage Conservation
Structural Engineering
Architectural Planning
Dilapidations Assessments
Party Wall Advice
Building Reinstatement
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of specialist construction consultancy experience
- Our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations ensure quality and environmental standards
- We provide nationwide service through 18 regional UK offices
- Our team includes chartered building surveyors and accredited conservation professionals
- We combine technical expertise with practical solutions for complex projects
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- Investors in People Platinum
What people say
Prompt and friendly service
Efficient and professional
Thorough comprehensive reports
Excellent project management
Credit to the company
Services
Building Surveying
Our chartered building surveyors provide comprehensive property assessments including condition reports, dilapidations, and pre-purchase surveys. We offer technical due diligence and defect diagnosis for commercial and residential properties across industrial, retail, and education sectors. With 45 years' experience, our team delivers strategic advice on property maintenance and refurbishment projects.
Cost Consultancy
Our quantity surveying team provides cost management from feasibility studies to project completion. Services include budget planning, contractor procurement, and contract administration. We offer value-at-risk calculations and market reviews of contractor proposals, working in partnership with RJA Consultants to ensure accurate cost control throughout construction projects.
Insurance Claims
We resolve insurance claims for insurers, policyholders, and legal professionals. Our services include defect investigations, cost advice, and expert witness testimony. Handling over 2,000 UK claims annually, we specialise in complex cases involving historic buildings, professional negligence, and major losses requiring rapid response.
Expert Services
Our chartered experts provide litigation support in construction disputes. Services include accommodation reports, boundary disputes, and professional negligence assessments. With senior engineers and surveyors qualified as expert witnesses, we offer independent technical analysis for claimants, defendants, and joint expert determinations.
Heritage Conservation
We specialise in preserving listed buildings with accredited conservation architects and surveyors. Services include heritage impact assessments, listed building consent applications, and conservation management plans. Our team assists with Historic England grant applications and provides specialist repair solutions for architecturally significant properties across the UK.
People
Andrew Bussey
Managing Director
Chartered Building Surveyor with over 20 years' experience in commercial property consultancy. Leads our Birmingham office and specialises in dilapidations assessments and lease advisory services.
Michael Crosby
Technical Director
Forensic building surveyor with expertise in insurance claims and expert witness testimony. Manages complex disputes involving construction defects and professional negligence cases nationwide.
Alex Wright
Regional Director
Chartered Building Surveyor specialising in commercial property consultancy. Provides strategic advice on property acquisitions and dilapidations matters across the Midlands region.
Ken Porter
Engineering Director
Chartered Civil Engineer with extensive experience in infrastructure projects. Leads our engineering team in delivering structural solutions for new build and refurbishment schemes.
Zoe Hiller
Senior Surveyor
Recognised industry pioneer in construction with expertise in building diagnostics. Shortlisted for UK Construction Week's Role Model Awards 2025 for outstanding contributions to the sector.
Questions
What construction consultancy services do you offer?
We provide building surveying, cost consultancy, insurance claims resolution, expert witness services, and heritage conservation across commercial, residential, and public sectors.
Are you accredited by professional bodies?
We hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001 quality certifications and Investors in People Platinum status for professional standards.
How many UK office locations do you have?
Our 18 regional offices cover major UK cities including Birmingham, London, Manchester, and Edinburgh.
What heritage conservation expertise do you provide?
Our accredited conservation architects and surveyors offer heritage impact assessments, listed building applications, and grant funding assistance.
Can you handle complex insurance claims?
Yes, we specialise in resolving complex insurance claims for high-net-worth clients and commercial properties nationwide.
