About Expert Surveyors UK

Meet our team of RICS chartered building surveyors dedicated to providing expert witness services and professional property surveys across the UK.

Our Story and Expertise

Expert Surveyors UK was founded to provide impartial, expert opinions on property matters for residential and commercial properties throughout the United Kingdom.

Expert Surveyors UK brings together a team of highly qualified chartered surveyors with expertise in building pathology, structural surveys, and expert witness services. Our surveyors are RICS registered valuers accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, as well as members of CIOB and RPSA.

With over 25 years' experience in property disputes, we specialise in providing Part 35 CPR compliant expert reports for litigation and tribunal cases. Our surveyors have acted as expert witnesses in hundreds of cases involving boundary disputes, party wall matters, dilapidations, negligence claims, and housing disrepair.

Whether you need an independent expert, a single joint expert, or comprehensive building surveys for property purchases, Expert Surveyors UK delivers objective opinions within our expertise. We assist the court with impartial assessments, helping parties agree on property matters and resolve disputes across land and buildings.

Operating across England, Wales, Scotland, and the South West, we undertake valuations for all purposes, from matrimonial settlements to commercial property assessments. Our knowledge and expertise in building design, building works, and remedial works ensures that clients receive professional advice they can trust.

Meet Our Expert Team

Our chartered surveyors combine technical expertise with years of practical experience in building surveying and expert witness work.

Richard Anderson - Senior Surveyor

Richard Anderson

Senior Surveyor

Richard brings over 28 years' experience in building surveying and expert witness services. He specialises in structural defects, party wall disputes, and providing expert evidence in litigation cases involving residential and commercial properties.

Areas of Expertise:

Building Pathology • Expert Witness Reports • Structural Surveys • Boundary Disputes

Catherine Hughes - Expert Witness Surveyor

Catherine Hughes

Expert Witness Surveyor

Catherine is a RICS registered valuer with extensive knowledge in property valuations, dilapidations, and landlord and tenant matters. She has acted as a single joint expert in numerous tribunal cases and brings an impartial approach to complex property disputes.

Areas of Expertise:

Property Valuations • Dilapidations • Expert Witness Evidence • Commercial Property

David Morrison - Principal Building Surveyor

David Morrison

Principal Building Surveyor

David founded Expert Surveyors UK with a vision to offer expert witness services that truly assist the court with objective opinions. With qualifications from RICS, CIOB, and RPSA, he specialises in building works failures, negligence claims, and housing disrepair cases.

Areas of Expertise:

Negligence Claims • Building Works Assessment • Housing Disrepair • CPR Part 35 Compliance

Our Professional Values

Expert Surveyors UK is committed to the highest standards of professional conduct and technical excellence.

⚖️ Impartiality

As independent experts, we provide unbiased, objective opinions on property matters. When acting as expert witnesses, our duty is to assist the court rather than advocate for the party who instructed us. This impartial approach ensures credible expert evidence.

🎓 Expertise

Our chartered surveyors maintain continuous professional development to stay current with building regulations, legal requirements, and best practices. We specialise in particular fields within building surveying, ensuring our opinions fall within our expertise.

📋 Compliance

All our expert witness reports comply with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules. We understand the regulatory requirements and ensure our expert evidence meets the standards expected by courts, tribunals, and legal professionals.

🤝 Integrity

We operate with transparency and honesty, clearly communicating findings and limitations. Our RICS registration means we're regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, providing clients with professional accountability and insurance protection.

💡 Clarity

We present technical information in clear, accessible language. Whether explaining building pathology issues to homebuyers or providing expert reports for litigation, we ensure our findings are understandable to all parties involved.

⏱️ Responsiveness

We understand the time-sensitive nature of property transactions and legal proceedings. Our team works efficiently to deliver comprehensive reports within agreed timeframes, ensuring you can proceed with your property matters without delay.

Professional Accreditations

Expert Surveyors UK maintains memberships and accreditations with leading professional bodies.

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RICS

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Our surveyors are RICS registered, regulated by the world's leading professional body for property and construction. This ensures compliance with strict ethical standards and technical competence requirements.

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CIOB

Chartered Institute of Building

CIOB membership demonstrates our expertise in building construction, building design, and building works assessment, essential for identifying defects and advising on remedial works.

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RPSA

Registered Property Surveyors Association

RPSA accreditation recognises our commitment to maintaining high standards in property surveying, valuations, and professional conduct across all aspects of our work.

Work With Our Expert Team

Contact Expert Surveyors UK today to discuss your property surveying or expert witness requirements.

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