Business Details
Your Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Westcliff-On-Sea
Established by Michael Marriott, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), our practice brings over four decades of expertise in property valuation and surveying. With a career spanning roles in the Valuation Office Agency and private sector partnerships, we specialise in residential, commercial, and industrial property matters across Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas. Our services include comprehensive building surveys, party wall awards, business rates advice, and expert witness testimony, underpinned by RICS accreditation.We prioritise impartial, locally informed guidance for leaseholders, landlords, and businesses navigating property transactions or disputes. Our team combines technical proficiency with a commitment to transparent communication, ensuring clients receive actionable insights tailored to their specific needs.
Services
Party Wall Awards
Property Valuations
Compulsory Purchase
Business Rates Advice
Landlord & Tenant
Expert Witness
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-approved Chartered Surveyors with 40+ years' local experience.
- Our team includes a former Valuation Office Agency professional.
- We provide expert witness services for property disputes.
- We offer tailored advice on business rates reduction.
- Our practice covers residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Party Wall Awards
We provide impartial party wall awards under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Our RICS-accredited surveyors assess building works affecting shared walls, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Clients benefit from clear documentation and conflict resolution between property owners and affected neighbours.
Property Valuations
Our valuations cover residential, commercial, and industrial properties across Southend-on-Sea. Utilising local market expertise, we deliver accurate assessments for transactions, tax purposes, or dispute resolution. Clients receive detailed reports compliant with RICS standards and tailored to specific valuation needs.
Business Rates Advice
Leveraging former Valuation Office Agency experience, we review business rates assessments and identify reduction opportunities. Our services include appeal preparation and negotiation with local authorities, helping commercial clients achieve significant cost savings through expert analysis of rating valuations.
Expert Witness
We provide independent expert witness services for property disputes. Our RICS-accredited reports meet court requirements, offering impartial analysis on valuation, party wall matters, or compensation claims. Clients gain credible evidence from a surveyor with extensive litigation support experience.
Landlord and Tenant
Our services include lease renewals, rent reviews, and statutory compliance guidance. We advise both landlords and tenants on rights under the Landlord and Tenant Act, ensuring legally sound agreements and dispute prevention through comprehensive understanding of property law.
People
Michael Marriott
Chartered Surveyor
FRICS-qualified surveyor with 40+ years' experience in property valuation and dispute resolution. Former Valuation Office Agency professional specialising in residential, commercial, and industrial property matters across Southend-on-Sea.
Linda Marriott
Secretary
Supporting the practice since 2016, Linda provides administrative expertise with prior experience in estate agency and London-based property firms. She ensures efficient client communication and operational support.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property surveys?
We operate across Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Shoeburyness, Benfleet, Hadleigh, Canvey Island, Basildon, Wickford, and Rochford.
Can you help reduce business rates?
Yes, our former Valuation Office Agency expertise enables us to review assessments and identify potential savings through formal appeals and negotiations.
Do you provide party wall awards?
Yes, we prepare legally compliant party wall awards under the 1996 Act, acting for both building owners and adjoining property owners.
Are you qualified to act as expert witnesses?
Yes, our RICS-accredited surveyor provides expert testimony in property disputes, with extensive experience in litigation support.
What valuation services do you offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and industrial property valuations for transactions, tax purposes, compulsory purchase, and dispute resolution.
