Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Chartered Surveyors in Wimbledon & Surrey
Established in 2009, Ward James provides professional building surveys and valuation reports for residential properties across London and Surrey. As Chartered Surveyors regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we combine extensive local market knowledge with technical expertise to deliver balanced, detailed advice. Our team of qualified surveyors produces clear, comprehensive reports written in plain English, supported by photographic evidence of key issues. With offices in Wimbledon and Surrey Hills, we offer tailored services to homebuyers, homeowners, and professional advisers, ensuring complex property matters are explained with precision. Our reputation for excellence stems from a commitment to transparency, technical accuracy, and client-focused communication.We specialise in RICS-certified surveys, valuation reports, and specialist services for inheritance tax planning, secured lending, and litigation support. Our approach prioritises actionable insights, helping clients make informed property decisions backed by 15 years of industry experience. All reports include verbal and written feedback, with direct access to surveyors for clarification. Operating from Wimbledon Village and Abinger Hammer locations, we serve South and West London alongside the wider South East region. Our practice remains dedicated to maintaining RICS standards while adapting to evolving client needs through continuous professional development.
Services
Building Surveys
Home Purchase Reports
Valuation Reports
Inheritance Tax Planning
Secured Lending Reports
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Our team has 15 years of combined surveying experience since 2009
- We provide detailed reports with photographic evidence of key issues
- Our surveyors offer direct verbal clarification for all property assessments
- We tailor reports to specific client needs including tax and legal matters
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Building Surveys
Our detailed building surveys assess residential properties for structural integrity and defects. Qualified surveyors examine accessible areas, identifying urgent issues and long-term maintenance needs. Reports include photographic evidence and prioritised recommendations for informed property decisions.
Home Purchase Reports
Tailored home purchase reports highlight critical property defects affecting value or safety. We focus on significant issues requiring immediate attention while providing market value assessments when requested, helping buyers make confident purchasing decisions.
Valuation Reports
RICS-compliant valuation reports serve inheritance tax, matrimonial proceedings, and secured lending purposes. Our surveyors provide accurate market value assessments supported by detailed property condition analysis and comparable sales data.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Specialist valuations for inheritance tax purposes ensure accurate property assessments. We produce detailed reports meeting HMRC requirements, including schedules of condition and defect analysis affecting property value.
Secured Lending Reports
Lender-focused reports assess property suitability for secured loans. Our surveyors evaluate structural condition, marketability, and potential risks to determine accurate security valuations for mortgage purposes.
People
Matthew Smith
Chartered Surveyor
MRICS and ACIArb accredited surveyor with 15 years' experience in residential property assessments. Specialises in building defects analysis and dispute resolution for London properties.
Nick Tucker
Chartered Surveyor
BSc MRICS qualified surveyor focusing on valuation reports and property condition assessments. Provides expert witness testimony for property-related legal disputes across Surrey.
David Gordon
Chartered Surveyor
Experienced residential surveyor with expertise in new-build property assessments and snagging reports. Conducts detailed inspections for mortgage lenders and private clients.
Nicki Barnett
Office Administrator
Manages Wimbledon office operations and client communications. Coordinates survey scheduling and report distribution for efficient service delivery.
Malina Ozair Ross
Office Administrator
Supports client inquiries and administrative functions at the Wimbledon office. Ensures smooth coordination between surveyors and clients throughout the assessment process.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across London, Surrey, and the wider South East region from our Wimbledon and Abinger Hammer offices.
Are your surveyors qualified?
All surveyors hold MRICS accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, ensuring professional standards compliance.
How long does a building survey take?
On-site inspections typically take 2-4 hours depending on property size, with reports delivered within 5 working days.
Can you help with mortgage valuations?
Yes, we provide lender-compliant valuations for secured lending purposes, including detailed security assessments.
Do you offer urgent surveys?
We prioritise time-sensitive requests and can often schedule urgent surveys within 48 hours of instruction.
What's included in a Home Purchase Report?
Our reports highlight significant defects, urgent repairs, rebuilding costs, and market value assessments with photographic evidence.
