Business Details
Expert Building Surveyors in Penarth, Cardiff
Established with a commitment to excellence, Lapider is a RICS-regulated firm of Chartered Building Surveyors serving residential and commercial clients across Wales and the South West. Our team combines over 30 years of collective experience with a client-centric approach, prioritising transparency, professionalism, and impartial advice. Specialising in building surveys, project management, and architectural design, we deliver tailored solutions for new developments, period properties, and listed buildings.Our expertise extends to expert witness services, dilapidations assessments, and conservation projects, supported by in-house CAD capabilities. With a focus on long-term client relationships, we transform aspirations into reality through pragmatic, cost-effective services that uphold the highest industry standards.
Services
Building Surveys
Project Management
Architectural Design
Listed Building Surveys
Expert Witness Services
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-regulated Chartered Building Surveyors with over 30 years of combined experience.
- Our team provides impartial, transparent advice tailored to individual client needs.
- We offer in-house CAD capabilities for precise architectural design and planning.
- Specialists in listed building surveys and conservation projects across Wales.
- Proven expertise in expert witness services and dilapidations assessments.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Building Surveys
Our RICS Level 3 and Level 2 Surveys provide detailed assessments of residential and commercial properties. We identify structural defects, recommend repairs, and highlight maintenance needs to inform purchasing decisions. Our reports follow strict RICS guidelines, ensuring clarity and impartiality for clients.
Listed Building Surveys
Specialist surveys for Grade 2 and Grade 2* listed buildings, including desktop analysis of planning consents. We advise on sympathetic alterations, heritage impact assessments, and compliance with CADW/English Heritage requirements while preserving historical integrity.
Project Management
We oversee projects from design to completion, managing contractors and ensuring compliance with JCT contracts. Our services include cost control, quality assurance, and coordination of specialist consultants for commercial and residential developments.
Architectural Design
Tailored architectural solutions for extensions, conversions, and new builds. Using CAD technology, we create functional designs that meet client needs while adhering to planning regulations and conservation area requirements.
Expert Witness Services
RICS-compliant expert reports for court proceedings under Civil Procedure Rules. We provide impartial assessments in property disputes, housing disrepair claims, and party wall matters, acting as Single Joint or Party Appointed Experts.
People
Mike Newton
Director
Chartered Building Surveyor with MRICS status since 1992 and an MBA. Specialises in expert witness training and has 40 years of construction experience across public and private sectors in South Wales.
Adrian Gardner
Senior Surveyor
MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor since 2004. Former practice owner with expertise in national property advisory roles and National Park Authorities. Specialises in commercial and residential surveying.
Scott Jones
Architectural Technologist
Joined Lapider in 2007 after working with architectural practices in Wales and the South West. Specialises in CAD technical drawings and building design solutions.
Marianne Halstead
Business Manager
Responsible for business strategy and finance since 2017. Brings over 20 years of financial services sector management experience to ensure operational efficiency and strategic growth.
Questions
What services does Lapider offer?
We provide building surveys, project management, architectural design, listed building consultancy, and expert witness services for residential and commercial properties.
Are Lapider RICS-accredited?
Yes, we are a RICS-regulated firm with Chartered Building Surveyors holding MRICS status.
Do you work with listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in surveys and alterations for Grade 2 and Grade 2* listed buildings, including heritage impact assessments.
Can you manage construction projects?
Yes, we offer full project management services, coordinating contractors and ensuring compliance with JCT contracts and building regulations.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Wales and the South West, with offices in Penarth near Cardiff.
