Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Oxford
Established in 1963, Sidleys has built a reputation as a trusted provider of chartered surveying services across Oxfordshire and surrounding regions. Our team combines modern technology with traditional values to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions for commercial, residential, and educational properties. With over 40 years of collective experience, we specialise in building design, condition surveys, property management, and expert evidence, ensuring every project benefits from partner-level oversight.As members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we uphold rigorous professional standards while maintaining a client-focused approach. Our services extend to listed and historic buildings, offering tailored advice on maintenance, planning, and dilapidations. By prioritising transparency and technical excellence, we have become a go-to partner for property owners and occupiers seeking reliable, comprehensive surveying expertise.
Services
Building Design
Condition Surveys
Property Management
Planning Advice
Expert Evidence
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of combined surveying expertise
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) membership
- Comprehensive services for all property types
- Local knowledge of Oxfordshire and surrounding counties
- Partner-led approach for every project
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- The Property Ombudsman
- RICS Client Money Protection
Services
Building Design
Our building design service covers feasibility studies, sketch designs, and contract administration for property alterations, refurbishments, and new builds. We provide technical advice on building regulations compliance and act as employers' agents for construction projects. This service caters to commercial, residential, and educational clients requiring expert architectural guidance.
Condition Surveys
We conduct detailed building condition surveys, dilapidation assessments, and pre-acquisition inspections to identify structural issues and maintenance requirements. Our reports include planned preventative maintenance programmes and insurance reinstatement cost evaluations. This service helps property owners make informed decisions about repairs and risk management.
Property Management
Our property management service handles lease renewals, rent reviews, service charges, and valuation advice for land and property sales. We provide strategic guidance on accommodation planning and party wall matters. This service supports commercial property owners in maintaining asset value and tenant relationships.
Planning Advice
We offer expert town and country planning advice for development projects, including listed building consents and permitted development rights. Our team prepares planning applications and provides expert evidence in professional indemnity claims. This service assists clients in navigating complex planning regulations.
Expert Evidence
Our surveyors provide expert witness testimony and technical reports for property disputes, valuation claims, and building-related litigation. We offer independent assessments for professional indemnity insurance cases and construction disputes. This service delivers legally robust evidence from RICS-accredited professionals.
People
Andrew Robson
Senior Partner
Andrew Robson leads Sidleys' partnership with over 30 years' experience in surveying. He oversees major projects involving historic buildings and ensures adherence to RICS standards across all client work.
Grant Jones
Partner
Grant Jones specialises in commercial property management and lease negotiations. With 25 years at Sidleys, he provides strategic advice on asset management and tenant relations for corporate clients.
David Tolley
Associate Partner
David Tolley focuses on building design and contract administration. He manages refurbishment projects for educational institutions and ensures technical compliance with current building regulations.
Alex Skyrme
Associate Partner
Alex Skyrme leads condition survey work, specialising in listed buildings. He provides dilapidation assessments and maintenance strategies for heritage properties across Oxfordshire.
Fiona Caldwell
Surveyor
Fiona Caldwell supports residential and commercial clients with property valuations and planning applications. She contributes to party wall disputes and insurance reinstatement assessments.
Questions
What surveying services do Sidleys offer?
We provide building design, condition surveys, property management, planning advice, and expert evidence services for commercial, residential, and educational properties.
Do Sidleys work with historic buildings?
Yes, we specialise in listed and historic buildings, offering conservation advice, refurbishment planning, and heritage compliance assessments.
Which areas do Sidleys cover?
We operate primarily in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, with projects extending across the South East region.
Are Sidleys RICS accredited?
All our surveyors are Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors members, ensuring professional standards and technical expertise.
