Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Surveyors in Peterborough
Established in 2014, Giddens & Associates provide tailored building surveying, quantity surveying, and project management services from our Peterborough office. Our team specialises in feasibility studies, cost management, and regulatory compliance, delivering flexible solutions to meet individual client requirements across London, the South East, East Anglia, and the Midlands. With a focus on affordability and client satisfaction, we offer comprehensive building defect analysis, party wall advice, and contract auditing, supported by over a decade of industry expertise. Our services extend to procurement management, planning applications, and construction cost consultancy, ensuring transparent communication and value-driven outcomes. Recognised for timely project delivery and expert diagnostics, we serve private homeowners, leaseholders, and commercial clients, maintaining a commitment to technical excellence and practical problem-solving.Our approach combines detailed reporting with proactive budget control, addressing both immediate concerns and long-term maintenance needs. Backed by positive client testimonials, we prioritise clear documentation, regulatory compliance, and collaborative project execution. Our regional coverage and experience in listed buildings and complex developments position us as trusted advisors in the surveying sector. Through continuous engagement with industry standards and client-centric methodologies, we deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions tailored to diverse property requirements.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Building Surveys
Procurement
Contract Management
Building Defect Analysis
Party Wall Advice
Planning Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We provide tailored surveying packages to meet specific client requirements
- Our team offers over a decade of experience in building and quantity surveying
- We cover London, South East, East Anglia and the Midlands
- We deliver detailed defect analysis and party wall legislation expertise
- Our services include transparent cost management and contract auditing
What people say
Professional and knowledgeable input
Expert advice resolved our concerns
Best value for money
Patient and approachable team
Timely project completion
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying services encompass feasibility studies, cost estimation, budget control, and final account preparation. We provide value engineering solutions and construction cost consultancy to optimise project budgets. With expertise in contract documentation and tender analysis, we ensure transparent cost management throughout the building lifecycle.
Building Surveys
We conduct comprehensive building surveys identifying structural defects, maintenance needs, and regulatory compliance issues. Our detailed reports include technical analysis, repair recommendations, and cost estimates for older or complex properties. Specialising in listed buildings, we provide defect diagnostics and remedial action plans tailored to property-specific requirements.
Procurement
Our procurement services identify suitable contractors and manage EU tender processes. We handle contract negotiations, supplier selection, and compliance verification to secure best-value agreements. With expertise in open-book accounting and contract administration, we ensure transparent procurement processes aligned with client objectives.
Contract Management
We provide end-to-end contract management including design coordination, site monitoring, and works sign-off. Our services cover planning applications, regulatory compliance, and resident liaison. Through rigorous contract administration and quality assurance, we ensure timely delivery and adherence to agreed specifications and budgets.
Building Defect Analysis
Our defect analysis identifies structural issues in residential and commercial properties. We investigate cracking, subsidence, and construction defects, providing detailed reports with repair strategies. Specialising in insurance-related assessments, we offer expert witness services and remedial solutions for complex building pathologies.
Questions
What surveying services do you offer?
We provide building surveys, quantity surveying, defect analysis, party wall advice, procurement management, and contract auditing services.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across Peterborough, London, the South East, East Anglia, and the Midlands regions.
How experienced is your team?
Our surveyors have over 10 years' combined experience in residential and commercial property surveying.
Can you handle listed building surveys?
Yes, we specialise in surveys for older properties and listed buildings with specific requirements.
How do you manage project costs?
We implement budget control measures and value engineering to ensure cost-effective project delivery.
