Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Norwich Since 1922
O A Chapman & Son is a family-run chartered surveying firm established in 1922, serving Norfolk and Suffolk. Our RICS-regulated team specialises in residential and commercial surveys, valuations, and building services, combining generational expertise with modern methodologies. With over a century of experience, we prioritise client clarity through detailed reports and transparent communication. Our surveyors hold RICS Valuer Registration Scheme membership, ensuring adherence to industry standards. We offer tailored solutions for property transactions, insurance reinstatement, lease extensions, and dispute resolution.Our team includes seasoned professionals like Dermot Chapman, Jeff Fuller, and Angus Kendall, each bringing decades of regional and national expertise. We maintain offices in Norwich and Lowestoft, serving clients across East Anglia. Our commitment to quality is reflected in consistently positive client feedback and a reputation for reliability. As a fourth-generation business, we blend tradition with innovation to meet evolving client needs. Our services extend to expert witness testimony and compulsory purchase negotiations, addressing complex property challenges.
Services
Home Surveys
Residential Valuations
Commercial Valuations
Building Services
Drone Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in chartered surveying.
- Our surveyors are RICS registered and VRS accredited.
- We provide free quotations for all survey requirements.
- Our family-run approach ensures personalised client service.
- We cover residential and commercial properties across East Anglia.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- RICS Valuer Registration Scheme
What people say
Clear and thorough survey
First class service
Excellent with me
Knowledgeable and professional
Stressfree process
Services
Home Surveys
Our RICS Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys assess property condition, highlighting structural issues and maintenance needs. Surveys include market valuations and reinstatement cost analyses for residential properties. Clients receive clear, actionable reports to inform purchase decisions.
Residential Valuations
RICS-registered surveyors conduct detailed residential valuations for mortgage purposes, probate, capital gains tax, and shared ownership schemes. Inspections evaluate construction, location, and condition to determine accurate market values.
Commercial Valuations
We provide commercial property valuations for lease renewals, rent reviews, and compulsory purchase compensation. Our surveys cover offices, retail spaces, and specialist properties like medical centres, ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements.
Building Services
Services include party wall awards, schedules of dilapidations, and defect analysis. We also issue Property Consultant Certificates for new builds and conduct insurance reinstatement valuations to modern building standards.
Drone Surveys
Drone technology enables efficient, high-resolution surveys of large or complex properties. This method reduces inspection time while providing detailed visual data for commercial and residential property assessments.
People
Dermot Chapman
Director
Fourth-generation surveyor and current Director, qualified in 1989. Leads operations in Norwich and Lowestoft, combining family legacy with modern surveying practices.
Jeff Fuller
Consultant
Specialises in commercial/residential valuations and lease extensions. Former London-based director with expertise in landlord-tenant matters and collective enfranchisement.
Angus Kendall
Chartered Building Engineer
FRICS and FCABE member since 2007. Focuses on commercial/residential surveys and valuations across Norfolk and Suffolk with technical precision.
Fred Chapman
Surveyor
Qualified in 2020 after training with Vospers Surveyors. Specialises in reinstatement valuations and rapid-turnaround residential surveys, praised for professionalism.
Michael Chapman
Retired Director
Qualified in 1959, expanded the firm to Lowestoft in 1961. Served as Director until 1998, establishing long-term regional expertise.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide home surveys, residential/commercial valuations, building services, drone surveys, and expert witness testimony.
Are you RICS accredited?
Yes, we are RICS-regulated with all surveyors holding RICS Valuer Registration Scheme membership.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across Norfolk, Suffolk, and surrounding regions including Norwich, Lowestoft, and Bury St Edmunds.
How quickly can you complete a survey?
Turnaround times vary, but we prioritise urgent requests and aim to accommodate client deadlines.
Do you offer free quotations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation quotations for all surveying and valuation services.
Can you assist with lease extensions?
Yes, our team specialises in lease extension valuations and negotiations under the Leasehold Reform Act.
