Business Details
Trusted Chartered Quantity Surveyors in Bradford
Batty France has been delivering specialist chartered quantity surveying and building consultancy services for over four decades. Established in the late 1960s, our firm has evolved to meet changing market demands while maintaining a steadfast commitment to project excellence. Our team of chartered surveyors, construction managers, and project managers brings extensive expertise in cost control, contract administration, and dispute resolution. We serve industrial, commercial, public sector, leisure, hotel, residential, and retail markets across the UK, with select international commissions in Europe and Eastern Europe. Our directors, Ashley France and Adam Kenvyn, lead a practice renowned for its technical proficiency and client-focused approach.With RICS-regulated home survey services and a track record of completing projects on time and within budget, we combine deep industry knowledge with personalized service. Client testimonials highlight our ability to manage complex projects with minimal disruption, evidenced by successful outcomes for clients like Riley Leisure Ltd and Barrett+Barrett Architects. Our legal services division provides expert witness testimony and dispute resolution, while financial services cover life cycle costing and VAT consultancy. As an incorporated limited company since 2020, we continue to uphold the standards that have defined our practice for over 50 years.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Project Management
Dispute Resolution
RICS Surveys
Cost Control
Construction Consultancy
Legal Services
Financial Services
Home Surveys
Contract Advice
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in chartered quantity surveying and construction consultancy
- Our team includes RICS-registered professionals with specialist legal and financial expertise
- We deliver projects on time and within budget for diverse sectors nationwide
- Our directors have direct family continuity from the firm's founding in the 1960s
- We provide RICS-regulated home survey services meeting industry standard requirements
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Quality of delivery second to none
Successful completion of the project
Delighted with the refurbishment
Completed on time and within budget
Expertise in construction consultancy
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our chartered quantity surveyors provide comprehensive cost management services covering project estimation, financial control, and value optimization. With expertise in life cycle costing and VAT consultancy, we ensure construction projects maintain financial discipline from inception to completion. Our forensic quantity surveying services also support dispute resolution and contractual compliance.
Project Management
We deliver end-to-end project management services ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints. Our RICS-qualified team coordinates all aspects from planning permission through to completion, managing risks and maintaining quality standards. This includes health and safety compliance, contract administration, and principal designer responsibilities under CDM regulations.
Dispute Resolution
Our legal services division specializes in construction dispute resolution through adjudication, arbitration, and mediation. We provide expert witness testimony, dilapidations assessments, and contractual interpretation. With extensive experience in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods, we help clients resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting their commercial interests.
RICS Home Surveys
We offer RICS-regulated home surveys including Level 1, 2, and 3 inspections. Our chartered surveyors identify structural issues, maintenance requirements, and valuation factors according to professional standards. These surveys provide comprehensive property condition reports for residential transactions, supported by snagging inspections and disrepair assessments.
Construction Consultancy
Our building consultancy services cover contract advice, party wall matters, and planning permissions. We provide drone surveys for site analysis, quinquennial inspections for maintenance planning, and principal designer services. With expertise in both traditional and modern construction methods, we offer technical guidance that balances commercial practicality with regulatory compliance.
People
Ashley France
Managing Director
As Managing Director and son of founding partner Colin France, Ashley brings decades of construction consultancy experience. He oversees project delivery while maintaining the firm's commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Adam Kenvyn
Director
Director Adam Kenvyn leads key client relationships with extensive expertise in quantity surveying and construction management. He ensures technical excellence across all service offerings while maintaining operational standards.
Questions
What construction consultancy services do you offer?
We provide quantity surveying, project management, dispute resolution, RICS home surveys, cost control, and contract advice for commercial and residential projects.
Are your surveyors RICS accredited?
Yes, our home survey services are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to industry standard requirements.
How do you handle project cost management?
Our financial services include cost control, life cycle costing, VAT consultancy, and forensic quantity surveying to ensure budget compliance throughout projects.
What legal construction services do you provide?
We offer adjudication, arbitration, expert witness testimony, dilapidations assessments, and dispute resolution services for construction-related legal matters.
Which areas do you serve?
While based in Shipley, we operate nationwide across the UK with select international commissions in Europe and Eastern Europe.
