Business Details
13 Years
experience
Professional Property Surveys in Worcester
Clarke & Jay Surveyors was founded in 2013 by Dominic Jay and Cameron Clarke, both of whom bring extensive experience from residential and commercial surveying backgrounds. Our firm was established to provide high-quality, personalized expert advice that larger corporate organizations often struggle to deliver. Over the years, we have built an enviable reputation for excellence and continue to expand to meet growing demand for our professional services. Our team comprises highly experienced Chartered Surveyors, supported by a structured training and mentoring programme for trainees, ensuring consistently superior service delivery. We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and adhere strictly to best practices.Our services span Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, Herefordshire, and Warwickshire, covering all property types from historic listed buildings to modern constructions. We prioritize client consultation before instructions and provide immediate verbal feedback post-inspection, remaining available for detailed discussions on complex issues. Our commitment to helping clients make informed decisions about property purchases, investments, or projects is reflected in the consistently positive feedback we receive. With regional offices in Moreton-in-Marsh, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Cheltenham, we combine local expertise with national standards of professionalism.
Services
Property Surveys
RICS Valuations
Expert Witness
Party Wall Services
Drone Surveys
Help to Buy Valuations
Rural Services
Prime Properties
Building Surveys
Defect Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have Chartered Surveyors with decades of combined experience.
- Our team provides RICS-regulated valuations and surveys for legal compliance.
- We offer tailored advice for historic and listed property assessments.
- Our training programme ensures consistent service excellence across all projects.
- We operate across five counties with regional offices for local expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Professional, efficient service
Personalised expert advice
Positive feedback
Experienced team
Helped make informed decisions
Services
Property Surveys
We conduct comprehensive property surveys for residential and commercial buildings, including historic and listed properties. Our surveys identify structural issues, maintenance needs, and compliance requirements. Clients receive detailed reports with actionable recommendations to support informed property decisions.
RICS Valuations
Our RICS-registered valuers provide formal property valuations for tax, legal, and transaction purposes. Services include inheritance tax assessments, matrimonial settlements, and capital gains tax calculations. Reports meet HMRC and legal standards for accuracy and compliance.
Expert Witness
We prepare CPR-compliant expert witness reports for court proceedings, covering construction defects, property damage, and valuation disputes. Our surveyors provide impartial evidence in insurance claims and legal cases involving property matters.
Party Wall Services
We offer party wall surveying services under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This includes preparing awards, condition schedules, and resolving disputes between building owners and adjoining properties during construction projects.
Rural Services
Our rural services cover estate management, agricultural valuations, and environmental grant applications. We advise on landlord-tenant matters, succession planning, and compulsory purchase compensation for landowners and farmers.
People
Dominic Jay
Principal Director
Dominic has over 30 years' experience in surveying, including enforcement work, project management, and historic building assessments. He leads Clarke & Jay's team and specialises in complex property surveys.
Cameron Clarke
Consultant
Cameron co-founded Clarke & Jay after a career in corporate surveying. He focuses on residential building surveys and is a member of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.
Chris Pennell
Director of Residential Surveying
Chris oversees residential surveying operations and provides technical support to the team. He specialises in Level 3 surveys and maintains professional standards across all projects.
Jon Owen
Senior Surveyor
Jon has over 40 years' experience in residential and commercial surveying. He specialises in property inspections and defect analysis, combining technical expertise with client-focused service delivery.
Hazel Bamford
Surveyor
Hazel provides residential surveying services and valuation advice. With experience in building control and surveying, she focuses on helping clients understand property condition and investment potential.
Questions
What types of property surveys do you offer?
We provide Level 3 Building Surveys, New Build Snagging Surveys, Drone Surveys, and specialist assessments for historic properties.
Are your valuations RICS-compliant?
Yes, all our valuations meet RICS Red Book standards and are conducted by registered valuers.
Do you work with listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience surveying Grade II listed houses and historic properties.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds, Herefordshire, and Warwickshire.
Can you assist with Help to Buy schemes?
Yes, we provide RICS valuations for Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, and related government schemes.
Do you offer rural property services?
Yes, we provide estate management, agricultural valuations, and rural development advice.
