Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Building Surveyors in Torquay
Established in 2010, RSL Surveyors is a RICS-regulated practice dedicated to delivering professional building surveying and design services across residential and commercial sectors. Our expertise spans residential surveys, commercial dilapidations, planned maintenance, and party wall matters, with a particular focus on period properties such as cob and thatched buildings. Led by Simon Chapman, a Chartered Building Surveyor with over two decades of industry experience, we combine technical knowledge with a client-centric approach to provide tailored solutions. Our commitment to RICS standards ensures ethical, independent advice, while our local insight in the South West enables informed decision-making for property transactions.With a reputation for thorough defect reporting and expert witness services, we support clients through every stage of property ownership, from pre-purchase assessments to long-term maintenance strategies. Our team prioritises clarity and professionalism, offering costed maintenance plans and dispute resolution services to safeguard investments. Backed by a proven track record in both private and public sectors, we aim to demystify property complexities through transparent communication and practical expertise.
Services
Residential Surveys
Commercial Surveys
Pre Purchase Defect Reporting
Party Wall Services
Planned Maintenance
Dilapidations
Property Disputes
Expert Witness
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring ethical standards.
- Our director has over 20 years' experience in residential and commercial surveying.
- Specialists in period property assessments, including cob and thatched buildings.
- We provide costed maintenance plans for long-term property management clarity.
- Offering expert witness services for property disputes and legal proceedings.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Residential Surveys
We conduct detailed residential surveys to identify structural issues and maintenance needs. Our RICS-certified reports help homeowners and buyers make informed decisions about property purchases or renovations. Specialising in period properties, we provide practical advice for preserving historic buildings.
Commercial Surveys
Our commercial surveying services cover pre-acquisition checks, dilapidations, and defect reporting. We assist businesses with property valuations, lease compliance, and dispute resolution. Our expertise ensures commercial property investments align with legal and structural standards.
Planned Maintenance
We develop costed maintenance strategies to manage building lifecycle costs. Our plans help property managers budget for repairs and upgrades while complying with regulatory requirements. This service includes condition surveys and prioritised action plans.
Party Wall Services
We provide party wall advice and dispute resolution under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Our surveyors prepare awards, mediate between parties, and ensure compliance with legal obligations during construction projects affecting shared boundaries.
Expert Witness
Our surveyors act as expert witnesses in property-related legal cases. We prepare detailed reports on building defects, valuation disputes, and compliance issues. Our RICS accreditation ensures court-admissible evidence and impartial analysis.
People
Simon Chapman
Director
Simon Chapman BSc.Hons. MRICS has over 20 years' experience in building surveying. He specialises in period properties and became sole director of RSL in 2020. His expertise includes hospital refurbishments and residential construction management.
Questions
What services do RSL Chartered Building Surveyors offer?
We provide residential surveys, commercial dilapidations, party wall services, planned maintenance plans, and expert witness reports for property disputes.
Are your surveyors qualified and regulated?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and all our surveyors hold relevant professional qualifications.
Do you specialise in historic or period properties?
Yes, we have extensive experience assessing cob, rubble stone, and thatched buildings with tailored repair and preservation strategies.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across the South West, including Torbay, Exeter, and Plymouth, with nationwide commercial surveying capabilities.
