Our particular areas of expertise include Building Surveys of residential property, acting as an Expert Witness, giving Party Wall advice, Right to Light, and BRE Daylight and Sunlight Reports. We act for individuals, other consultants plus local and national businesses. For our Building Surveying services, we generally provide a local service to the North East of England, and parts of Cumbria.
For commercial clients, we will travel all over the country for them at their request.
For commercial clients, we will travel all over the country for them at their request.
Services
Chartered Building Surveyors providing surveys of buildings, plus Party Wall, Expert Witness, and Right to Light services. At Smith Marston, we strive to give you a high level of service, one that we hope you will tell others about. We pride ourselves on our level of repeat business from satisfied customers and word of mouth recommendations.
The Party Wall etc Act 1996 is often overlooked by parties carrying out development work. For many, this piece of legislation is only learned of when they are just about to start work on site, or for many, when they have already begun. This can cause problems for both the person(s) undertaking the building works (known as the Building Owner) and also for the neighbour(s) to the person undertaking the work (known as the Adjoining Owner).
In the event of a dispute with a neighbour or a building contractor, it is always highly desirable to attempt to settle matters without reverting to Court action but sometimes this is unavoidable. In such circumstances, there may be the need for the production of a suitable report from an Expert Witness.
We offer a variety of surveys for a range of purposes. You might be intending to purchase a house and need a full survey or maybe a partial, bespoke survey. Alternatively, you may wish to be able to plan maintenance for the next few years, or you already own a property and wish to have an inspection of a particular defect which is concerning you.
Reviews (6)
Michael Rumsey
Mar 04, 2021
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Philip surveyed an extended 18th century cottage for me. I chose him because I felt he had some experience with older properties and as expected he gave a constructive review. It was well written and easy to understand. It had not been my intention to find fault with the property in order to reduce price, but I feel doing a survey helped keep the vendor "on their toes" and we have had very good responses in getting a few minor issues addressed (like a broken gate motor and gas fire that was condemned after the recommended gassafe check).
Noel Stoddart
Feb 03, 2021
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Alexandra Johnson
Oct 26, 2020
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Mark Gascoigne
Sep 04, 2020
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Simon Gray
Aug 02, 2020
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I'm very happy to recommend Smith Marston's survey services. They replied quickly to my enquiries and carried out a structural survey on a house at short notice. A comprehensive report was emailed to me within a couple of days of the survey being undertaken. The assessment of the roof, walls and floors together with some very well chosen photos was enough for me to make a decision on the house. I was very satisfied with all aspects of their service and with their friendly and helpful response to my queries.
Nicola Gifford
Jul 05, 2020
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