Business Details
15 Years
experience
Chartered Building Surveyors in Exeter
We are a professional firm of Chartered Building Surveyors based in Exeter with true integrity. Our expertise spans residential and commercial property sectors, covering due diligence surveys, contract administration, boundary disputes, and expert witness matters. With over 20 years of industry experience since 2003 in the South West and a career in London prior, we deliver bespoke, highly personalised services tailored to individual client needs. Our director, Roger Squire, established the practice in 2011 to focus on practical, no-nonsense advice grounded in extensive local knowledge. We specialise in Party Wall etc. Act 1996 compliance, dilapidations, planned maintenance surveys, and development monitoring.Our work involves inspecting buildings from small apartments to industrial warehouses, preparing concise reports to inform client decisions. We pride ourselves on providing a first-class service that clients recommend and wish to use repeatedly. Our experience also supports clients in defending or pursuing claims related to defects and professional negligence. We operate across Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall, ensuring regional expertise meets national standards. Our photographic and written records safeguard tenants against future dilapidation claims, limiting litigation risks upon lease expiry. We invite direct contact via phone or email to discuss unique project requirements.
Services
Expert Witness
House Surveys
Commercial Surveys
Party Wall Act 1996
Dilapidations
Schedules of Condition
Contract Administration
Development Monitoring
Planned Maintenance Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of building surveying experience since 2003 in the South West.
- Our bespoke service focuses on individual client needs and practical solutions.
- We specialise in Party Wall etc. Act 1996 compliance and boundary dispute resolution.
- Our director is a chartered surveyor with expertise in expert witness matters.
- We operate with integrity, regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Comprehensive reports
Client understanding
Services
Expert Witness
Our expert witness services provide authoritative testimony in property-related disputes. We assist clients with boundary conflicts, defect claims, and professional negligence cases. Our chartered surveyors deliver clear, court-ready reports based on extensive industry experience.
House Surveys
We conduct thorough residential property surveys to identify structural issues and maintenance needs. Our reports help buyers make informed decisions about apartments and houses. Findings are presented in accessible language for client clarity.
Party Wall Act 1996
We advise on Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requirements for construction projects. Our services include boundary assessments, dispute resolution, and compliance documentation. We ensure legal adherence while protecting client interests during property developments.
Schedules of Condition
We create detailed photographic and written records of building conditions before leases commence. These schedules protect tenants against future dilapidation claims by providing evidence to limit liability and litigation risks upon lease expiry.
Commercial Surveys
Our commercial surveys evaluate industrial warehouses and business premises for purchase or lease decisions. We identify structural concerns and maintenance requirements, delivering concise reports to support commercial property transactions and investment strategies.
People
Roger Squire
Director
Chartered building surveyor with over 20 years' experience since 1995. Established W M S Squire in 2011 after working in London and the South West. Specialises in Party Wall Act compliance, boundary disputes, and expert witness services.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Exeter, Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, providing local expertise with national standards.
What services do you offer?
We provide expert witness services, residential and commercial surveys, Party Wall Act compliance, dilapidations assessments, and contract administration.
How experienced are your surveyors?
Our director has over 20 years' experience since 1995, chartered since 2002, with expertise in complex property matters.
What is a Schedule of Condition?
It's a detailed record of a building's state before a lease to protect tenants against future dilapidation claims through photographic and written evidence.
