Business Details
18 Years
experience
Chartered Surveyors in Edinburgh & Fife
Established in 2008 through the merger of two long-standing Edinburgh practices, DHKK has built upon decades of collective experience in property surveying. Our firm operates across central Scotland, offering a comprehensive range of services including residential and commercial property surveys, valuations, and expert witness reports. We specialise in energy consultancy, providing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs), and Section 63 Action Plans to support sustainable building practices. Backed by RICS membership and full professional accreditation, our team delivers fast, friendly, and competitively priced services tailored to client needs. With offices in Edinburgh and Kinross, we combine local market knowledge with technical expertise to ensure reliable, high-quality outcomes.Our commitment to excellence extends to impartial advice on renewable energy technologies and detailed building condition assessments. We maintain comprehensive professional indemnity insurance and hold lender panel memberships with all major mortgage providers. Our Chartered Surveyors are certified under RICS training programmes, including as Expert Witnesses, ensuring legal compliance and technical accuracy. We prioritise transparency, ethical standards, and client satisfaction in every project. With roots tracing back to the 1940s, our heritage underscores our authority in property consultancy.
Services
Residential Survey
Expert Witness Reports
Energy Consultancy
EPCs
DECs
Section 63 Action Plans
Property Valuation
Building Condition Reports
Development Consultancy
Renewable Energy Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of combined experience in property surveying and valuation.
- Our team consists of RICS-certified surveyors with specialist energy assessment qualifications.
- We provide impartial advice on renewable energy technologies and building efficiency.
- We are members of First Surveyors Scotland Ltd and lender panel-accredited.
- Our services are backed by RICS membership and comprehensive professional indemnity insurance.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Residential Survey
We conduct detailed residential property surveys to assess structural condition and identify defects. Our RICS-certified surveyors provide comprehensive reports for home buyers and owners. Services include Home Reports and valuation assessments for tax or sale purposes.
Energy Performance Certificates
We produce Energy Performance Certificates for residential and commercial properties as required by UK law. Our assessors use approved software to evaluate energy efficiency and provide improvement recommendations. EPCs are lodged in public databases for compliance.
Section 63 Action Plans
We prepare Section 63 Action Plans for commercial buildings over 1,000m in Scotland. These plans outline energy efficiency measures required by law and help property owners meet climate change legislation targets through structured improvement programmes.
Expert Witness Reports
Our RICS-certified Expert Witnesses prepare formal reports for property-related legal disputes. Services include valuation disputes, professional negligence assessments, and court-submission documentation to support litigation processes.
Renewable Energy Consultancy
We advise on renewable energy technology installations for residential and commercial properties. Our assessments evaluate suitability for occupancy patterns and optimise return on investment for systems like solar panels and heat pumps.
People
Arwen Meachan
Chartered Surveyor specialising in residential property assessments and valuation reports for the Edinburgh market.
Fergus Mair
Experienced surveyor providing commercial property evaluations and energy performance assessments across central Scotland.
Lyndsay Gowans
RICS-certified professional focusing on building condition reports and development consultancy projects.
Philip Lovegrove
HR Contact
Handles recruitment and team development initiatives while maintaining confidentiality for prospective candidates.
Richard Blanski
Specialist in energy consultancy services, including EPCs, DECs, and renewable technology assessments.
Questions
What services does DHKK provide?
We offer residential and commercial property surveys, EPCs, Section 63 Action Plans, expert witness reports, and renewable energy consultancy across central Scotland.
Are your surveyors RICS-certified?
Yes, all our surveyors are RICS members with additional accreditations in energy assessment and expert witness training programmes.
Do you cover areas beyond Edinburgh?
We operate throughout central Scotland including Fife, Kinross-shire, and surrounding regions from our Edinburgh and Kinross offices.
What is a Section 63 Action Plan?
It's a legal requirement for large commercial buildings in Scotland outlining energy efficiency improvements to meet climate change legislation targets.
How do I obtain an EPC?
Contact us for a property inspection using approved software to generate your Energy Performance Certificate, valid for 10 years.
Can you assist with renewable energy installations?
Yes, we provide impartial advice on suitable renewable technologies and their optimal implementation for residential and commercial properties.
