Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Chartered Building Surveyors Newcastle
Established over six decades ago, Wakefields Chartered Building Surveyors has evolved into a trusted partnership offering expert property advice across North East England. Our team of RICS-registered professionals delivers comprehensive building surveys, architectural design services, and contract administration, serving Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham. With specialists in residential and commercial valuations, party wall matters, and defect analysis, we combine technical expertise with a personal approach to client service. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through RICS regulation and a track record of resolving boundary disputes and providing measured surveys.We prioritise digital innovation, offering electronic report delivery while maintaining traditional values of transparency and value for money. As a multi-partner practice, we blend decades of collective experience with modern surveying methodologies to meet evolving client needs. Our reputation for accuracy in dilapidations assessments and planned preventative maintenance programmes has been built through consistent delivery of actionable, client-focused advice.
Services
Residential Surveys
Commercial Building Surveys
Party Wall Advice
Dilapidations Assessments
Measured Surveys
Topographical Surveys
Heritage Visualisation
Boundary Dispute Resolution
Planned Maintenance
Defect Diagnosis
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined surveying expertise
- All surveys conducted by RICS-registered professionals
- We provide digital report delivery for convenience
- Our team includes specialist party wall surveyors
- We combine traditional values with modern methodologies
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Residential Surveys
Our RICS Homebuyers Reports and building surveys provide comprehensive property condition assessments for residential properties. Covering structural integrity, potential defects, and valuation, these surveys help buyers make informed decisions. Our chartered surveyors deliver detailed digital reports with clear recommendations.
Party Wall Advice
Specialist guidance through party wall legislation and dispute resolution. We assist both property owners and adjoining neighbours with survey preparation, award documentation, and compliance. Our RICS-registered surveyors ensure legal adherence while protecting client interests.
Measured Surveys
Precise dimensional surveys creating accurate floor plans and elevations. Using digital technology, we produce detailed measured drawings for residential and commercial properties. These form essential documentation for renovations, valuations, and planning applications.
Dilapidations Assessments
Professional evaluation of property condition against lease obligations. We prepare schedules of dilapidations and negotiate settlements for both landlords and tenants. Our reports provide clear evidence of required repairs and associated costs.
Heritage Visualisation
Digital visualisation services for historic properties and conservation projects. Combining traditional surveying with modern technology, we create detailed representations of heritage assets. This aids in preservation planning and development proposals for listed buildings.
People
Mark Watson
Partner
Chartered Building Surveyor with 25+ years' experience in building pathology and contract administration. Specialises in residential and commercial surveys, dilapidations, and party wall matters. Holds RICS Valuer registration.
Andrew Lorimer
Partner
RICS Chartered Surveyor specialising in architectural design and boundary disputes. Expert in construction contract administration and planned maintenance. Qualified in 2008 after career change from business analysis.
Heather Butterfield
Partner
Specialist in defect analysis and dilapidations. Chartered since 2012 with expertise in acquisition surveys and planned maintenance programmes. Recognised expert witness in property matters.
Sam Nicholson
Partner
FRICS Chartered Surveyor specialising in defect analysis and architectural design. Winner of RICS Young Surveyor of the Year 2023. Expert in sustainability and building pathology.
Adam Mullen
Building Surveyor
Former scientific reagents industry leader turned chartered surveyor. Specialises in measured surveys and architectural design. First-class honours graduate from Northumbria University (2021).
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout North East England including Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, County Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland and the Tyne Valley.
Are your surveyors qualified?
All our surveyors are Chartered Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with specialist accreditations in relevant fields.
What survey types do you offer?
We provide RICS Homebuyers Reports, Building Surveys, Valuations, Dilapidations Assessments, Measured Surveys and Party Wall services for residential and commercial properties.
How quickly do you deliver reports?
We aim to complete surveys within 5 working days and deliver digital reports promptly following site inspections.
Can you help with boundary disputes?
Our specialist surveyors provide expert advice and resolution services for boundary and party wall disputes between neighbouring properties.
Do you offer architectural services?
Yes, we provide architectural design and specification services alongside our core surveying offerings.
