Business Details
6 Years
experience
Expert Chartered Surveyors in Dorset
Established in 2020, GGB Surveyors is a small independent practice of Chartered Surveyors specialising in Building Surveying. Our expertise extends across Historic Building Construction, Condition Surveys, and Defects Analysis, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern surveying standards. As a fully recognised member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we adhere strictly to their Code of Conduct and maintain mandatory Professional Indemnity Insurance. Our practice offers tailored services for residential and commercial properties, including Expert Witness Reports compliant with Civil Court Procedure Rules.We provide boundary determination advice, Party Wall Act compliance services, and contract administration for residential refurbishments. Our team's extensive experience in construction defect analysis has supported over 200 legal cases through expert testimony. We prioritise a personal service approach while maintaining the professionalism typically associated with larger firms. Our services cover Dorset and surrounding areas, with a focus on resolving complex building issues through expert assessment and remedial solutions. We maintain transparent complaint handling procedures and insurance coverage details available upon request.
Services
Building Surveying
Condition Surveys
Historic Buildings
Defects Analysis
Expert Witness
Boundary Advice
Party Walls
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-registered Chartered Surveyors with specialist building defects expertise
- Our team has supported over 200 legal cases with expert witness testimony
- We provide tailored surveying solutions for both residential and commercial properties
- Specialist knowledge in historic building construction and conservation
- Offering practical boundary determination advice and Party Wall Act compliance
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Defects Analysis
Our RICS-registered surveyors identify construction defects in residential and commercial properties, including water penetration, cracking, and subsidence issues. We provide detailed remedial advice based on extensive experience with historic and modern buildings. Our analysis helps property owners understand problems and implement effective solutions.
Expert Witness
We prepare court-compliant expert reports for building disputes, drawing on 200+ case experiences. Our services include construction defect assessment, compliance evaluations, and expert testimony support for legal proceedings. We maintain strict impartiality while providing technically robust evidence for civil cases.
Boundary Advice
We resolve boundary disputes through documentary evidence analysis and physical site assessment. Our services clarify property lines for residential and commercial clients, explaining legal processes and costs involved. We focus on practical solutions to prevent escalation to litigation where possible.
Party Walls
We advise on Party Wall Act compliance for extensions and alterations. Our services include notice preparation, award drafting, and surveyor appointments. We handle vertical/horizontal divisions between properties and excavation proximity issues, ensuring legal compliance while protecting property owners' interests.
Building Surveys
We conduct comprehensive building surveys for residential and commercial properties, including condition assessments and refurbishment planning. Our RICS-compliant surveys identify structural issues, maintenance needs, and conservation requirements. We provide tailored reports for property transactions and renovation projects.
Questions
What building defects do you specialise in identifying?
We specialise in diagnosing issues like roof leaks, cracking, subsidence, and water penetration in both modern and historic properties.
Can you provide expert testimony for building disputes?
Yes, we prepare RICS-compliant Expert Witness Reports for court cases, having supported over 200 legal matters with construction defect analysis.
How do you handle boundary determination disputes?
We assess documentary evidence and physical site markers to clarify boundaries, explaining legal processes and costs to resolve disputes without litigation where possible.
What Party Wall services do you offer?
We advise on Party Wall Act compliance, prepare notices, and draft awards for property extensions and structural alterations affecting shared boundaries.
Are you qualified to survey historic buildings?
Yes, our Chartered Surveyors have specialist expertise in historic building construction and conservation methods for period properties.
