Business Details
Trusted Building Surveyors in Bournemouth
Sutherland Surveyors is a trusted, independent practice with deep local expertise in Dorset, Hampshire, and the New Forest. As a family-run firm, we combine a personal, approachable service with the highest professional standards, ensuring clients work directly with experienced Chartered Building Surveyors. Our reports are meticulously tailored to each property, supported by photographs and clear explanations to aid informed decision-making. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we uphold strict ethical standards and technical excellence across all services. Our commitment to transparency is evident in our plain-English reporting, free of jargon, ensuring clients fully understand property conditions and risks.With a focus on residential and commercial clients, we provide defect diagnosis, architectural design, project management, and dispute resolution services. Our teams extensive experience spans feasibility studies, planning applications, and expert witness testimony, underpinned by a dedication to client-centric solutions. Testimonials highlight our responsiveness, technical competence, and ability to resolve complex property issues efficiently. Operating across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, and surrounding areas, we deliver consistent quality and reliability. Whether managing large-scale commercial projects or individual home surveys, our approach remains rooted in clarity, expertise, and unwavering client support.
Services
RICS Home Surveys
Commercial Building Surveys
Architectural Design
Project Management
Party Wall Surveys
Dispute Resolution
Building Insurance Assessments
Land Registry Plans
Defect Diagnosis
Expert Witness Reports
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-regulated Chartered Building Surveyors with extensive local knowledge of Dorset and Hampshire
- Reports are written in plain English with photographic evidence for clear defect identification
- We provide tailored project management services from design to final handover
- Specialist expertise in party wall disputes, insurance claims, and expert witness testimony
- Family-run firm offering direct access to experienced surveyors without corporate intermediaries
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Highest standard
Breath of fresh air
Excellent service
Competitive price
Thoroughly recommend
Services
RICS Home Surveys
Our RICS Home Surveys provide comprehensive property condition assessments for residential buyers. Using standardised rating systems and photographic evidence, we identify structural issues, damp problems, and maintenance concerns. Reports highlight urgent defects and long-term maintenance needs, helping clients make informed purchase decisions while meeting mortgage lender requirements.
Commercial Building Surveys
We conduct detailed commercial property assessments covering structural integrity, compliance, and maintenance requirements. Our surveys include actionable repair schedules, cost estimates, and future maintenance planning. Services cater to landlords, tenants, and investors seeking due diligence for acquisitions, lease negotiations, or portfolio management across Dorset and Hampshire.
Architectural Design
Our architectural design team delivers planning applications, building regulation submissions, and construction drawings for residential and commercial projects. From feasibility studies to detailed specifications, we ensure compliance with local authority requirements while optimising space functionality and value for property owners.
Party Wall Surveys
We provide expert party wall surveying services under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Our role includes serving notices, preparing schedules of condition, and resolving disputes between adjoining owners. Our impartial assessments ensure legal compliance while protecting property owners' interests during construction works.
Dispute Resolution
Our RICS-registered experts prepare CPR-compliant reports for building disputes involving defective workmanship, insurance claims, or lease obligations. We provide impartial assessments of property defects, remedial costs, and liability apportionment, supporting clients through mediation, arbitration, or court proceedings.
Questions
What areas do Sutherland Surveyors cover?
We operate across Dorset, Hampshire, and the New Forest, including Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, and surrounding areas.
Are your surveyors RICS-qualified?
Yes, we are Chartered Building Surveyors regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with full professional indemnity insurance.
What types of building surveys do you offer?
We provide RICS Home Surveys (Levels 2 and 3), commercial building surveys, specific defect investigations, and insurance reinstatement assessments.
Can you assist with party wall disputes?
Yes, we act as party wall surveyors under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, preparing schedules of condition and resolving disputes between property owners.
Do you provide architectural design services?
Yes, we offer architectural drawings, planning applications, and Building Regulations submissions for residential extensions and commercial developments.
How quickly can I get a survey report?
We typically complete residential surveys within 3-5 working days of instruction, with urgent appointments available upon request.
