Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Oxford & Berkshire
Established in 1979, we are independent chartered surveyors and RICS Registered Valuers serving Oxfordshire, West Berkshire, and surrounding regions. Our team of highly qualified professionals specialises in residential property surveys, valuations, and Party Wall Act 1996 services, offering impartial advice free from sales chains or financial product ties. With decades of local market expertise, we provide Level 2 and 3 Survey Reports, Shared Ownership valuations, and specialist Party Wall solutions for properties ranging from listed cottages to new builds.Our commitment to technological innovation ensures comprehensive inspections and clear, jargon-free reporting. As a practice regulated by RICS, we maintain strict impartiality, having never engaged in estate agency or insurance-related activities since our strategic refocus in the 1990s.
Services
Property Surveys
Residential Valuations
Party Wall Services
Market Reports
Statutory Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-registered surveyors with 45 years of local property market expertise
- Our reports use plain English with no technical jargon
- We maintain strict impartiality with no sales chain conflicts
- Specialist Party Wall services delivered by accredited Faculty members
- Technology-enhanced inspections ensure comprehensive property analysis
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Property Surveys
We conduct Level 2 and 3 Survey Reports for all residential properties. Our RICS-registered surveyors identify structural issues, damp, woodworm, and other defects while providing clear remedial advice. Surveys cover traditional cottages to modern developments across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Residential Valuations
RICS Red Book valuations for Shared Ownership, Help to Buy, and statutory purposes. Our local experts assess market value considering construction type, location, and condition factors. Services include Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Charity Act valuations across southern England.
Party Wall Services
Specialist Party Wall Act 1996 compliance services for building owners and adjoining properties. Our accredited surveyors prepare Awards, serve notices, and resolve disputes. We handle extensions, loft conversions, and foundation works across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
People
Mark A Shirley
Director
FRICS qualified director with extensive experience in residential surveying. Leads Oxfordshire operations, ensuring high standards of impartial property assessment and client service delivery since joining in 2002.
Daniel T Stephens
Party Wall Surveyor
BSc (Hons) MRICS MFPWS qualified specialist with dual expertise in residential surveys and Party Wall matters. Member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, providing expert dispute resolution services since 2018.
Questions
What survey types do you offer?
We provide RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer Reports and Level 3 Building Surveys for all residential properties across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Do you handle Party Wall disputes?
Yes, our accredited surveyors prepare Party Wall Awards and resolve disputes under the 1996 Act for both building owners and adjoining properties.
What valuation services are available?
We offer Red Book valuations for Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, Inheritance Tax, and Charity Act purposes across southern England.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Oxfordshire, West Berkshire, and adjoining areas of Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, and The Cotswolds.
