Loft Spaces – Do You Actually Own Yours?

Tuesday, 10th January 2017
Leasehold Valuations | Surveying | Valuation

With space in London at a premium and house prices seemingly always rising, extending your property is seen as an attractive alternative to moving. Whilst there are always numerous costs and factors to consider when planning such work, owners of leasehold flats have an even more burdensome task in comparison to their freehold/house owning cousins. The is in relation to what you actually own.

Ask a sample pool of top floor flat owning leaseholders and I would estimate that perhaps 80% of them would say they own the loft space above their flat. Estate Agents often boast in their sales particulars that the property they are marketing comes with the benefit of the loft space and the vast majority of owners use the space as storage anyway. The bad news here is that in 99% of cases the leaseholder does not own the loft space, meaning that it is in fact owned by the freeholder of the building.

Of course the devil is always in the detail, and any prospective purchaser of such a flat should have their lease read thoroughly by an appropriately qualified solicitor. Unfortunately, many of the old style leases are poorly worded, but the status-quo appears to be that unless a lease very clearly and specifically states that the leaseholder’s demise extends to and includes the loft space, then it is very much demised to the freeholder. This principle has been tested a number of times at valuation tribunals and is a significant consideration in any Freehold Enfranchisement work. Cases that are available tend to support the above.

It is important to state that there are still the 1% of flats that do clearly own their loft space – the main, but relatively easy to overcome, obstacle in those situations is an application for a License to Alter. If in doubt, it is always going to be worth running your lease by your surveyor or solicitor, just to be sure.

In most instances Peter Barry Surveyors will be able to advise you where the weight of evidence lies so please do not hesitate to contact us by email or call us on 020 7183 2578.

Grace Wang
Grace Wang
I came to live from Hong Kong and it was my first time to buy a property in London. I was introduced by a friend. I think this company has good service, the whole process is very simple, and the report is perfect and fast. If anyone needs a building inspection company, I will definitely recommend Peter Barry.
Stela Yankova
Stela Yankova
Great service , very efficient
Grant Ibiza Feling
Grant Ibiza Feling
Professional and timely service for a leashold valuation. Happy to recommend.
Si Crowhurst
Si Crowhurst
Highly recommend Matthew Price who was appointed to help us with a party wall agreement. Our situation had time pressures due to a personal situation, and Matthew went above and beyond to complete the process and get us the required documentation to allow us to commence our build program on the scheduled date.
許芳瑜
許芳瑜
Thanks to James for conducting the inspection very efficiently and attentively. He also helped us clarify some questions with the homeowner. Highly recommend Peter Barry Surveyors.
Marcos Ghattas
Marcos Ghattas
Excellent communication, quick response, thorough service with excellent attention to details and suggested direction as to how to proceed. Very happy and I highly recommend them.
Matthew Tucker
Matthew Tucker
Excellent service all around - property survey completed by Justin very quickly and was available for a follow-up call to elaborate on the report afterwards. Excellent and prompt customer service from their administration team as well, specifically Amrita, who was extremely helpful throughout.
Brian Tang
Brian Tang
Very professional with a thorough and easy-to-understand survey report provided in a timely manner. As a foreign buyer who reside in the United States, I highly the service of Peter Barry!
Brendan O'Boyle
Brendan O'Boyle
We needed help with a party wall agreement as our new neighbour was building a new wall alongside our existing boundary.Peter Barry Surveyors were excellent to deal with and the surveyor allocated to us William Weaver was so helpful and reassuring. He produced a very detailed statement of conditions on our property which was easy to follow.Many thanks for supporting us through this project.
Stephen Bui
Stephen Bui
Needed a independent Party Wall Agreement Survey done quickly as I had to halt the builders. PBS allocated me James. James understood my situation and completed the survey quickly. He issue the awarded in two working days. Very fast turn around time. James was very knowledgeable and professional. Answered all my questions. Fully competent and I can't fault him nor his work. I can strongly recommend their profeesional services. Good work! 👍
Hollie E
Hollie E
Did an excellent job on 2 house surveys for us in short timeframes. The only people I would use to do my surveys going forwards.
Jen
Jen
We had a level 3 survey carried out and were very happy with the report. It was detailed and helpful and delivered within the time frame promised. We would definitely use Peter Barry for any further work we need done in the future.
Katherine Wilson
Katherine Wilson
Thank you Matthew Price for your help with our party wall agreement - very professional service, got straight to the point, and helped make the process as stress free as possible
Michel Savini
Michel Savini
Callum Escott got the party wall agreements and schedule of conditions visits and reports completed in record time! What a fantastic service and communication throughout. Couldn’t recommend them more!
James Paul
James Paul
I contacted Peter Barry Surveyors to carry out and L2 survey at a property I purchased in the surrey area. Great communication and was offered a follow up call for any questions I had from the report.Would recommend
J P
J P
Callum Escott guided me through the trenches of a very arduous party wall process. His tenacity, constant follow-up and dedication to the project went above and beyond. Most surveyors would have dumped my case because of the time constraints, but Callum stuck with me the whole way to ensure the success of the award. I will continue to use Callum any time I need a surveyor. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you!
Jig Patel
Jig Patel
Tracey Stephens from Peter Barry Surveyors answered the call when I first rang with my concerns regarding my neighbour who started working without notice. She supported me during two exchanges and in both cases I was thoroughly impressed. She took details and advised me what to do immediately. In addition, she sent a formal letter and a copy to me. I really appreciated the expeditious and caring approach in providing the assistance and support I received. This forced the neighbour to act and sort things out immediately. I highly recommend Peter Barry and the Hendon office in particular. Thank you very much for dealing with this and obtaining a positive response. Well Done *****
Mathew Tata
Mathew Tata
I can strongly recommend the services of Peter Barry; I had a very positive experience with them.They conducted a Level 3 Building Survey of a home we're in the process of purchasing, which was extremely rigorous and well reported. The surveyor in question, Shaun, was very generous with his time on the phone afterwards to discuss some of the suggested repairs, and it's clear that the survey will help us push for a price reduction to compensate for repairs. Thanks to Peter Barry and to Shaun in particular for an excellent service, done professionally and efficiently.
Tim
Tim
David Breeze from Peter Barry Surveyors has supported me during two transactions and in both cases I was thoroughly impressed. In addition to the high quality of David's work, I really appreciated his patience and availability, from which I benefitted extremely during the complex transactions.
Nico Naper
Nico Naper
I had a positive experience with Peter Barry Surveyors. Quick and efficient service and I would recommend them to anyone.
Jaden Patel
Jaden Patel
Callum from Peter Barry was recommended to us by our Architect. Thoroughly happy with his service, extremely professional & knowledgeable, taking the time to walk us through the process and answer any questions we had. Callum acted quickly and was super responsive whenever we had questions at very short notice. Will definitely be using Peter Barry (Callum in particular) for when we next need their services. Thank you!
Patricia Kennedy
Patricia Kennedy
Very prompt, good service
Scott Stiegler
Scott Stiegler
Callum went above and beyond. Thank you for the careful and considered advice.
Mark Belchamber
Mark Belchamber
Very quick turn around to get my valuation done. Very much appreciated. Thanks.
Jennifer Low
Jennifer Low
We recently used the services of the team at PBS and I would highly recommend based on my experience. The work was completed ahead of schedule and the report made available early in spite of the Christmas break
Jason Panetta
Jason Panetta
Excellent work from James Merewether. He made the whole process of achieving a party wall agreement award with my neighbour easy and stress free. Also, very good communication and prompt responses with any questions I had.
Thomas Heseltine
Thomas Heseltine
Excellent and thorough survey. Would highly reccomend.
Therese Gallagher
Therese Gallagher
Speedy service, high quality report, would use again
Rafael Lopes
Rafael Lopes
Amazing service, David Breeze was extremely helpful!
Sarah Rahman
Sarah Rahman
I would definitely recommend Peter Barry surveyors. They were very professional, reliable and were able to prepare a Homebuyers Report for me with a quick turnaround.
Rohan Shanker
Rohan Shanker
We used Peter Barry for a RICS level 2 survey for a home as buyers. They were prompt, communicative, and the report was delivered quickly! Would use their services again!
Jiwon Choi
Jiwon Choi
After receiving quotes from 6 companies, we went for Peter Barry. Although not the most affordable option, their teams are well organised and promptly responded to our queries. We were happy with the building survey, which was helpful to decide whether we would proceed with the property as we had some concerns. (We eventually did and had the completion recently!) The report is professionally written and you may need to teach yourself if you are uninitiated. The only minus was the report didn't come with any photos of the property. We received some at our request later, but weren't so useful to be fair.
Jenny Owen
Jenny Owen
A really thorough and detailed survey efficiently delivered in the time specified. As a novice house buyer it really helped me to make good decisions about my property purchase. The surveyor was also available for a phone conversation which I found invaluable.
Irkus Altuna
Irkus Altuna
We worked with Peter Barry Surveyors to get our HomeBuyer survey. They were very professional, everything progressed in a timely manner and the report was exactly what we needed.Communication was spot on and we were efficiently updated through the process.
Harry Tucker
Harry Tucker
Callum helped me with Party Wall awards for a basement, loft conversion and rear-extension project in SW6. Callum was highly professional, super friendly and always quick to respond to any emails/phone calls. It wasn't the simplest of PW awards (multiple neighbours on both sides), but Callum is hugely knowledgeable and I had full confidence in him throughout. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and will reach be in touch for all future projects.Thank you again, it’s been a pleasure working with you!
Ron Colvin
Ron Colvin
We are very pleased with Peter Barry Surveyors. Steve Hobbs was very efficient and professional. Would definitely recommend them.
William Chen
William Chen
Very quick response and detailed report provided - many thanks to the team!
John Smith
John Smith
Excellent service by Callum. I was advised about party wall agreements, options open to me & kept up to date as things progressed. Highly recommended.
Bruce Bulgin
Bruce Bulgin
We had a swift turnaround for a lease extension valuation
David Watson
David Watson
Justin Burns provided a comprehensive RICS Home Survey report and was available for a follow up phone call. The quick turnaround from survey to report to phone call helped a time sensitive process and was really appreciated. Highly recommended.
Mike Michael
Mike Michael
From start to finish everyone was very pleasant and helpful that dealt with my survey. I would definitely recommend and use them again.
Sumair Ahmed
Sumair Ahmed
Prompt and excellent customer service. Very professional work, and I would definitely recommend them.
Fay Potter
Fay Potter
David Breeze was an incredibly thorough and personable surveyor. He didn't have to call to talk me through the report but he did so in great detail. The report itself was incredibly detailed and really helped us. I'd have no hesitate in recommending this company and David in particular.
Charles Raife
Charles Raife
David Breeze was great, talked me through report thoroughly and very knowledgeable about the area. Would use again
Fozia Nasir
Fozia Nasir
I carried out a RICS Level 2 Home Survey through Perry Barry Surveyors and they were brilliant. Really efficient and thorough with reliable and prompt communication, cannot recommend them enough!
Steve Wise
Steve Wise
We worked with David Brazier & Shaun Blake at Peter Barry Surveyors on a party wall award. We found them very professional, efficient, friendly and helpful. It was our first time going through this process and they made it a straightforward and painless experience for us. Highly recommended.
Nigel Monk
Nigel Monk
Justin did a great job.his communication was excellent, all the way through a drawn out process by other party. would highly recommend him.thanks
Tadhg O'Keeffe
Tadhg O'Keeffe
We had an excellent experience with Peter Barry. The survey was carried out quickly and was very clear and detailed. The survey was very thorough and our surveyor David Breeze was so helpful. He gave a huge amount of guidance and advice over the phone, walking us through all the points raised and giving very practical advice. As first time buyers this was fantastic and we would highly recommend! Coordination and communication was really easy and we were so glad we decided to go with Peter Barry
Dikla Cohen
Dikla Cohen
I've used the services of Peter Barry Surveyors multiple times now and they have consistently been trustworthy, professional, available for consultations and reasonable price wise. The reports provided were thorough and helpful.
Giuseppe Pio Cascavilla
Giuseppe Pio Cascavilla
Very good experience! My surveyor, David, highlighted the major critical points of the property and is helping with great advice. Outstanding customer care as well, with prompt and clear replies. 5 stars.
Veronika Hulikova
Veronika Hulikova
Peter Barry surveyors have made the whole process of getting a survey very simple. I opted for the RICS Home Survey – Level 2 Survey Report (survey only). The whole process took around 10 working days from me initially reaching out to the survey sent over to me. The process was very smooth and the team kept me up to date on all the steps. The final report was of a high standard and has helped me understand what additional issues/ costs I may face not only immediately but also in future. I would definitely recommend Peter Barry Surveyors.
Brian Morris
Brian Morris
Excellent service overall from Shaun Blake at Peter Barry Surveyors.The initial survey had to be postponed last minute due to a potential collapse in the chain, but that was no problem.The report was exceptionally detailed and comprehensive, very often including details and recommendations which I would not have expected e.g. it is recommended that you enquire about this document further etc.The follow up service was also exceptionally good, with a walkthrough of the issues raised in the report in plain English, including e.g. X may take a roofer 3-4 days, Y will probably be 2-3 more years before it becomes a more serious concern etcFinally, Shaun said he would be happy to take a look over specific documents we had requested on the back of the survey, and when we sent these on he swiftly replied with a very useful and entirely comprehensive review.
Paul Sullivan
Paul Sullivan
I dealt with Justin Burns and he acted quickly and professionally to set up a party wall award for me.I would certainly recommend their services.
Anna Elliot
Anna Elliot
Justin Burns at Peter Barry carried out a party wall survey on our behalf. His service was prompt, courteous and professional. I would highly recommend them.
Stephanie Barranger
Stephanie Barranger
Very efficient and quick on follow ups, providing further insights and photos. Overall great communication, very happy with the service and would recommend to others!
Ben Tilbury
Ben Tilbury
Justin was excellent, he was easy to communicate with and quick to respond to any questions and resolved our party wall award very quickly. Highly recommend his services.
Andrew Copson
Andrew Copson
Valuation for leasehold extension done rapidly and skilfully.
Paul Pick-Aluas
Paul Pick-Aluas
Really great service! Prompt and thorough
Helena Morris
Helena Morris
I was very happy with the service provided by Matthew and the team for a recent property valuation required for a lease extension.
Andrew Watkinson
Andrew Watkinson
Used PBS for a level 3 survey for a property. They were professional and efficient.
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Very detailed report and they were happy to answer any questions. Would recommend
Ameesh Patel
Ameesh Patel
Highly recommend. Very thorough surveyors. Although my first experience buying a house I think it is worth paying a bit more to get a proper job done. Not the best communication but overall very happy.
E Mason
E Mason
I would highly recommend this company. Justin gave an excellent level of service, sound advise - everything was dealt with in a professional, speedy manner.
Cemal Arikan
Cemal Arikan
After being disappointed by a different surveyor in Holborn, I approached this company which had great reviews and I decided to go ahead. Mr Steve Hobbs carried out the survey for my flat and also to put on the report how much the lease extension should cost. The Landlord however was very unreasonable and wanted nearly £10k more than what Mr Hobbs had stated and so Mr Hobbs went ahead with the negotiation and managed to get the premium down to nearly £10k less than what the unruly landlord wanted. Thanks for your service and I will always come back!
Marcus Mangan
Marcus Mangan
Matt was my surveyor. He was helpful, friendly and most importantly meticulous. I would recommend him to a friend.
Henry Smith
Henry Smith
Very professional, responsive and quick. Overall a good experience
Louise Lee
Louise Lee
Administrator Joanne was super quick to get me into their system and assigned Surveyor, David Breeze to the property I'm purchasing. David is delightful, wonderful, knowledgable, even helpful after surveying the property to assist me with outstanding tasks to make sure I was comfortable and understood the reports.
Dilip Chakraborti
Dilip Chakraborti
We used Peter Barry to carry out a Level 3 survey and were thoroughly impressed by both the organisation and communication when organising the survey but also the after care. James Peck was very helpful in advising us on what the outcomes meant for our purchase and what our next steps could be. Recommended.
Jason Butler
Jason Butler
I found PBS to be super professional and very efficient. From the initial enquiry, to the delivery of the level 3 survey, they were easy to deal with and delivered on time. The surveyor (Justin) even followed up with a phone call to clarify aspects of the survey. Excellent value for money and nice people to deal with.
Aoife Laing
Aoife Laing
The team at Peter Barry were fantastic. Very quick to answer all queries and get booked in and very helpful, Ishrat was great and helped me organize a survey quickly and easily. John Boret was my surveyor and was thorough and great to work with. They answered all of my questions and were helpful, even when I had a further question later in my purchasing process.
Pete Gallagher
Pete Gallagher
Friendly and efficient service
Henry Tran
Henry Tran
it was a pleasure to work with James Merewether.He took time to answer all our questions.He is very generous with his time and offered to answer our neighbour's questions if needed.He is very customer oriented, practical and friendly.The process was smooth.Highly recommend James for his professionalism, promptness and expertise.I will definitely want to work with him in the future.
Madeline Hambury
Madeline Hambury
We needed a valuation for our lease extension application and the whole process was so smooth with Peter Barry. We were also able to save money with their desktop valuation option which, given the cost of a lease extension, was really helpful.
Matthew Couldridge
Matthew Couldridge
Peter Barry surveyors were fast, efficient and really easy to deal with. We received a comprehensive report on the property we are buying in just a couple of days. Would use them again in future.
Kenny A
Kenny A
I found the team very professional, the survey was booked promptly and the survey report was comprehensive. David the surveyor called to give me a verbal overview of what to look out for. I'm very satisfied with our engagement
Nicky Chapman
Nicky Chapman
Very good & professional surveyors. Excellent communication & speedy on resolving issues. Would definately use again. Thank you.
sara brouwer
sara brouwer
We requested a Level 2 survey from Peter Barry, and our surveyor David Breeze was a godsend! As first-time buyers we were facing a lot of unknowns, and David went above and beyond to help us with the process. At our request, David gave us a call straight after surveying the property and talked us through his findings. He was extremely generous with his time, and had extensive knowledge of the local property market as well as the condition of the property itself. He answered all of our questions in-depth and even gave some useful insight into how to get the best out of our solicitors and estate agents. The survey report followed swiftly and was comprehensive and clear. We are very grateful to David, Joanne and the wider Peter Barry team for their service - working with them was one of the best decisions we made during the buying process.
Emily “Viajadora Inglesa”
Emily “Viajadora Inglesa”
Excellent service from Peter Barry Surveyors. They were very professional and able to conduct survey really quickly after I made an equiry. The Valutation Report was delivered within days. I would recommend using.
Mark B
Mark B
Very happy with the Level 3 Building Survey we requested from Peter Barry Greenwich - it was constructed promptly and was very helpful. Thanks in particular to our surveyor Steve who answered the questions we had on the survey and to Joanne for arranging and delivering.
Georgie Murrin
Georgie Murrin
Very satisfied with the results. Callum helped both parties reach a fair agreement with ease and professionalism. Would highly recommend.
isabelle c
isabelle c
Would recommend Peter Barry for a pre-purchase level 2 survey. Prompt response, survey booking in, and a very helpful and thorough report. They were happy to promptly answer any follow up questions too. Thanks very much.
Russell Greatbatch
Russell Greatbatch
Contacted Peter Barry Surveyors to discuss a shared Chimney Stack. Both Daniella who took my original query and then Shaun Blake who discussed my issue in more detail were both amazingly helpful.Thank you to you both for putting my mind at rest and outlining a plan in resolving my issue going forward.
Nancy F
Nancy F
Very detailed survey provided, arranged quickly and easily. Great customer service Thank you
Charles Norm
Charles Norm
Fantastic company. This is the first time we worked with Peter Barry Surveyors to survey our plans for a loft room conversion. From start to finish the whole team was fantastic. Great communication throughout and they worked efficiently to help meet our deadlines. Jack and Mathew were particularly great to work with. Can't rate them higher and we're so glad they're local to us - we'll be going to them for any future builds. I can highly recommend them to others.
Rhonda Cox
Rhonda Cox
I recently turned to Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors with a tricky issue involving a party wall and our neighbour’s new loft, extension and gutters/downpipe rainwater flooding. After sending across documents requested, I was contacted by William Weaver at Peter Barry. He was excellent and offered me sound advice and guidance to move forward. William clearly has vast experienced in property and his knowledgeable was invaluable. It was refreshing not to interact with a faceless online portal. I would definitely recommend Peter Barry and William Weaver to anyone needing a surveyor and help with party walls. Many thanks.
Keith Young
Keith Young
Peter Barry were recommended by another independent surveyor who could not accommodate us due to work and holidays. The housebuying process and engaging a surveyor is entirely new to me. David Breeze who performed our survey exceeded all expectations I had. Not only was his report excellent but he has spent a considerable amount of time with us post-survey patiently explaining the significant and not-so-significant findings, answering all our questions and giving us invaluable advice on defect remediation and the homebuying process in general which I would have considered to be far outside the original remit but is very, very much appreciated.
John Cryer
John Cryer
William was very knowledgeable and provided excellent and objective advice.
Stacey Venn
Stacey Venn
Incredibly friendly company, easy to use and efficient. Thanks Steve and team!
Paul Church
Paul Church
Justin was great and visited the property very quickly and had a great turnaround time to providing us with a detailed survey and photos of any issues found at the property. It helped us feel informed for our purchase of the property. I would use Peter Barry Surveyors again in the future.
Hannah Bennett
Hannah Bennett
We have been so happy with Justin and the team. They have been prompt, thorough and professional and have answered all our questions. Ishrat has also been wonderful. Thank you!
C K Pensoy
C K Pensoy
Callum Escott of Peter Barry Surveyors worked for us in an extensive refurbishment project in the Kensington area. He was particularly diligent in resolving a party wall issue with the adjacent property and he successfully brought the matter to conclusion. I recommend him and his company without reservation
Jonathan Eyers
Jonathan Eyers
Provided excellent, comprehensive advice about specific issues with my property without my having to make any prior commitment to progress to paid services. Recommended for their expertise, and your peace of mind.
Maelle
Maelle
Peter did an amazing job of surveying our flat. Very professional service. Thank you very much
Peter Fundela
Peter Fundela
Needed to get a survey for a lease extension, Peter Barry was recommended to me by another surveyors. I found the process very quick and easy as I had the spec of the property. I had a few questions regarding the survey, so I left a msg for Steve who rang me back straight away and answered my questions.
Margaret Huggins
Margaret Huggins
I found your company to be very prompt and very efficient . The survey carried out was of high standard and exactly what I asked for.
Ann Strydom
Ann Strydom
As a first time buyer, I really appreciated the very prompt and helpful advice provided by Matthew Price at Peter Barry Surveyor.
Emma Farrall
Emma Farrall
Excellent Service provided.
Andrei Skorobogatov
Andrei Skorobogatov
Many thanks for good quality work - especially to Callum Escott who was very supportive and engaged throughout.
Anne O
Anne O
The report Justin Burns wrote was excellent and showed expertise. It was extensive, detailed and it gave us a very good idea of the state of the house. He also kindly offered to answer any extra questions we had, after reading the report. I will certainly come back to him for the next report (since we didn't buy this property).
Nick Jones
Nick Jones
Speedy and thorough service - thanks!
Camilla Parsons
Camilla Parsons
Excellent service and William is always willing to help and go that extra mile!
Mia Walls
Mia Walls
Peter Barry were very helpful through the whole survey process from booking through to sending us the results. Joanne was always very prompt and professional. Our survey was very detailed and Peter Barry were always happy to answer any additional questions we had.
James Collerton
James Collerton
I very much recommend Peter Barry! We used them for a property in Walthamstow and they were rapid and professional. We particularly appreciated them coming back to us with more advice following our questions on the report, and their support throughout the whole process. Would use again!
Sunny Patel
Sunny Patel
Very polite and friendly team in particular Joanne Bartlett. The survey report was easy to understand yet very detailed. Great experience and i will definitely be using them again.
Tk Chiam
Tk Chiam
A little pricey but I am very pleased with their service and professionalism. Ishrat was helpful and kept us updated throughout the process.
Nicole Reid
Nicole Reid
I highly recommend Peter Barry surveyor for his professional and responsive approach in supporting us with our extension project.
George Clarke
George Clarke
I highly recommend Peter Barry Surveyors. Communication with Joanne throughout the process was excellent and were able to get our survey completed and report back to us promptly. They identified a few issues that have subsequently helped reduce the purchase price. Will definitely be using them in the future!
Geoff de Burca
Geoff de Burca
I needed a valuation of my leasehold property to start the process of buying the freehold. Steve Hobbs provided an excellent service, and was very clear and helpful in explaining the process and answering my questions. Would recommend.
Dominic Higgins
Dominic Higgins
I had excellent service from the Peter Barry Team and Steve Hobbs who carried out a lease extension survey report for me. Was supplied in quick time and the whole experience was very efficient and smooth. Highly recommended!
Susanna Winsnes
Susanna Winsnes
Excellent service
Caroline Alhadeff
Caroline Alhadeff
This is the second time we have used Peter Barry for a Building Survey Report.The report we received was really thorough, easy to read and included a lot of helpful comments on things to check with our solicitor.The service is very efficient and we were kept updated throughout. It was very easy to arrange to speak to our surveyor (Shaun) who was easy to talk to and patient with our questions.We would recommend Peter Barry to friends and family.
Cristina Santos
Cristina Santos
Peter Barry Surveyors came highly recommended for our Homebuyer survey from family members. As first-time buyers the entire buying process can be quite overwhelming but having a survey that you can trust is essential. Ishrat and John kept their communication at all times and were very prompt booking the survey and answering any questions we add. A note I would just put forward, old houses surveys can be extensive and scare anyone out as well. This was the case with us, however call your surveyor to ask questions and arrange the specialist checks they advise prior to any panic.
Seb L
Seb L
Had a great experience with James at PBS handling a party wall matter. All round professional and good comms. Our neighbours chose to use them as a joint surveyor and they seemed to act positively but fairly for all parties.
Richard Nguyen
Richard Nguyen
Callum Escort was extremely professional in aiding me for my home. He ensured that the process was efficient and collaborative with friendly advice; I would highly recommend!
Anthony Mazen
Anthony Mazen
Peter Barry Surveyors were excellent. Justin and Ishrat were very responsive, the report was pulled together extremely quickly and was very comprehensive and easy to understand. As a result not only do we feel like we are walking into our house purchase with our eyes open, but we have already been able to get the seller to cover the cost of items we hadn't appreciated were even issues. Worth every penny! Thank you.
Cameron Weights
Cameron Weights
Having been a previous employee at Peter Barry I had no hesitation in engaging them on a Home Buyers report for a property I am purchasing in Hove. Shauns report was highly informative and delivered to us quickly to ensure no delay in the buying process.
Theresa Alexander
Theresa Alexander
Amazingly efficient , and professional. We were very happy with the service.
Edie Lobo
Edie Lobo
Professional and efficient surveyors. The process was clear and east throughout. Many thanks!
Ian Press
Ian Press
Very helpful. Their comprehensive survey enabled us to make an informed decision about the purchase of a property we had been looking to buyEdit - I have now had a second survey done and am very happy with the service and the report received.*Edit - and now I have had a survey completed on a third property. Again, excellent service and advice from the surveyor.
Mark Hopkins
Mark Hopkins
Very quick, accurate and clear survey from this company. Helpful around the queries I had and even followed up a couple of weeks after the survey to see if I understood everything. Would definitely recommend.
William Ottway
William Ottway
An excellent, professional and prompt service. I've used Peter Barry Surveyors twice now in the past 18 months and can thoroughly recommend. They're responsive, friendly and most importantly deliver the required output without issue.
Helen Bull
Helen Bull
I would highly recommend Callum Escott who has provided a fantastic client service and completely turned around what had been a substandard service from the team that left him to pick my case up.
Mo Hoseini
Mo Hoseini
We had a great experience with the team at Peter Barry, from admin to surveyor. They are all super professional, and we will use their expertise and service again. Thanks to both Mattew and James.
Alexander Chapman
Alexander Chapman
We required a quick desktop Lease Valuation Report. After searching the interest for local quotes, not only their fees are very competitive, their service quality is also smooth and professional. Report was returned very quickly and liaising with team members Steve and Joanne, I felt that all my queries were dealt with smoothly.Recommend and Thank you!
Khetan Raghavani
Khetan Raghavani
Callum provided us services for party wall agreements, he was very helpful in explaining and managing the process for us and getting the agreements complete.
Joseph Antoniou
Joseph Antoniou
Excellent professional service. I used Peter Barry Surveyors for my lease extension. Their valuation report was prompt and clear. I signed up to their negotiation service and their strategy was tailored to my needs. Strongly recommended.
Ellen Bazley
Ellen Bazley
Excellent experience using Peter Barry Surveyors, Joanne always communicated with us promptly and the whole process of booking our survey was extremely easy and hassle free. Would highly recommend.
Katie Gillard
Katie Gillard
Callum was really supportive in getting our party wall agreement in place quickly so there was no delay to our project.
Amber Robinson
Amber Robinson
Great customer service, very helpful and quick to respond to queries.
Gabriele Lico
Gabriele Lico
We worked with Callum at Peter Barry for our complex extension project where he worked on the party wall awards. We could not have better things to say. Callum was always available and responsive, very knowledgeable and always ready to help. We drove us through the process always having the time to discuss when needed. Great experience, would recommend to anyone looking for someone reliable and efficient. Will definitely refer business over!
Dikla Cohen
Dikla Cohen
I've used the services of Peter Barry Surveyors (North London Office) multiple times now and they have consistently been trustworthy, professional, available for consultations and reasonable price wise. The reports provided were thorough and helpful. This has especially been valued after a terrible experience with a different surveyor I was tempted to use once due to slightly faster availability. I highly recommend using them and will not think twice if and when I need another survey done.
Laura Fenton
Laura Fenton
Very fast turnaround and great communication from Matthew Price and his team. They went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed from the get go.
Daniel Prinz
Daniel Prinz
Can absolutely recommend PCB. All valuation issues and negotiations regarding a lease extension very handled excellent and in time.
Stefan Georgiev
Stefan Georgiev
Peter Barry Surveyors came recommended by our architect, and we were very happy with their services. Callum Escott was very professional, kept us updated and got things sorted with our neighbor in no time. It was difficult to get hold of the owner at first as the property is rented out and the owner lives abroad. So they needed a little help from us chasing up the owner otherwise we would have missed the legal timeframe for getting a response. This is where we feel they could have been a bit more proactive... Overall great experience working with them and would highly recommend their services.
James Mackenzie
James Mackenzie
We recently had to get a party wall agreement arranged and completed at speed due to our building work commencement date being brought forward. The team at PBS was great. Efficient, professional, and helpful in getting everything sorted with the least amount of fuss and ensuring we could start the building work on time. Happy to recommend them.
Lou G
Lou G
I recently used the services of Peter Barry and was extremely satisfied with their work. My surveyor, Shaun, was knowledgeable, thorough and provided clear and concise reports detailing their findings and recommendations. I felt confident making informed decisions based on their expert advice. I would also like to acknowledge Joanne whose communication throughout the process was excellent, I would highly recommend their services.
Sam McNeil
Sam McNeil
I am an architect, I worked with Callum Escott on what we thought was to be a simple party wall notice. It became much more complicated but Callum helped me with patience and professionalism. Highly recommend.Sam McNeil
Alexandra Rybacki
Alexandra Rybacki
I was nervous about party wall agreements for our extension as we have 5 different neighbours. James and the team were fantastic: so responsive to questions, really knew their stuff and kept me updated every step of the way. We got a very positive outcome and the whole experience was entirely stress-free thanks to them. I’ll definitely use them when I need a surveyor in future.
Sarah Kerley-Burton
Sarah Kerley-Burton
We were represented by Callum Escott of Peter Barry for two Party Wall Agreements and he was lovely to work with both times.He was very patient when I was unclear about something, his communications were always very speedy and easy to understand, and the agreements were rapped up very promptly.It felt like having a real ally as we navigated this new territory.
Hervé Durán
Hervé Durán
Excellent experience with Peter Barry Surveyors. Very good service - would recommend!
Paul Morris
Paul Morris
I was really impressed with Peter Barry. I am a first time buyer so the whole process is a bit of a labyrinth and they were quick and efficient. I called with the surveyor (Shaun) the day after the survey and went through the survey in detail with him. He was articulate, generous and easy to chat with. I had particular anxieties about the roof and Shaun went up and took a look, something all the other surveyors I spoke with wouldnt do. Happy to recommend
Julien Le Doaré
Julien Le Doaré
Very friendly and easy to communicate with the team. The report was simple and precise.
Pete Gow
Pete Gow
Thorough, timely and wholly professional service by Callum Escott. Some months ago Callum was assigned to us as a Party Wall surveyor during a neighbours work, so when the time came to do our own renovations, we couldn't think of anyone else we would rather use.
Jamie Lowe
Jamie Lowe
Really positive experience. Would recommend this firm
A C M
A C M
I contracted Peter Barry to provide me with a valuation for a Property Lease Extension. Steve Hobbs at Peter Barry provided an efficient, professional and cost competitive service and a complete report to enter the Lease negotiations. Very satisfied.
Maureen Greensmith
Maureen Greensmith
We recently used the services of Peter Barry to survey and report on a property in South Woodford that we are looking to purchase.We found the them polite and efficient. The survey was carried out promptly and the report delivered to us without delay.We opted for the Home Buyers Report and the findings gave us the confidence to move forward but also highlighted areas that we need to ask our solicitors to look into.We would have no hesitation in using their services again and in recommending the firm to others looking to have properties surveyed.
David Lucas
David Lucas
I was very pleased with the communication and speed of service. Thank you.
James Beaumont
James Beaumont
Exceptional and speedy support from a very professional and personable firm. I had a Party Wall matter that needed turning round quickly and Matthew and Bawor managed to do so at every stage of the process. They responded quickly to my queries and all matters were dealt with whilst I also got a great education in Party Wall considerations! Superb advice and execution throughout - thanks!
Narendra Varsani
Narendra Varsani
We used Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors to carry out the party wall agreement and Callum Escott was leading who was very professional and kept us updating regularly until the award was issued.I will recommend Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors to others and thanks for the professional services given to us.
Sthen King
Sthen King
A very efficient and friendly service. Matthew was able to guide us through the process clearly and swiftly. Highly recommended!
Hilma Pascal
Hilma Pascal
We needed to obtain a party wall agreement in place at short notice. We instructed Callum Escott from Peter Barry in South Woodford. Callum provided an efficient and prompt service from our initial instructions to completion of the party wall award and in time for the works to commence.
Heather Steed
Heather Steed
Callum Escott was immensely helpful and helped out in an immensely stressful situation at short notice. Thank you so much
Christine Kyriacou
Christine Kyriacou
We needed surveyors to act on our behalf for party wall agreement and we were recommended Peter Barry. They were very efficient in responding back to us and Callum was very professional and most happy to explain the process involved. Callum was also most approachable if we needed to ask any further questions, will be definitely recommending Peter Barry.
tharuma Gowri
tharuma Gowri
Callum Escort from PBS was an excellent professional who was very helpful and proactive. He gave us great advice and was able to liaise with property owners to ensure that everything was sorted out within the given time frame for our part wall agreement.He is a true professional and I would happily recommend him to anyone.
Ian Ross
Ian Ross
Callum Escott was assigned to our case for a party wall agreement. He was very professional and thorough. Peter Barry will be our first port-of-call for future work & I will be recommending to friends and family. Thanks!
Phil Hobson
Phil Hobson
David and the team have been fantastic and really professional. We had some challenges with the party wall agreements ,however the team at PBS really helped us to get the right outcome. Easy to recommend.
Olivia Gordon
Olivia Gordon
Peter Barry have acted as Party Wall Surveyors on two recent residential projects I have worked on. Callum Escott was very helpful and efficient - great service.
Phil Watson
Phil Watson
The team were very professional in their handling of the survey
Essex Property Consultants Ltd
Essex Property Consultants Ltd
Having used Peter Barry surveyors for a party wall in connection with our neighbours loft 2 years ago we decided to instruct James on behalf of our mother in laws extension. The communication throughout was excellent and James and the team dealt with everything in a swift manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending.
Thinh Tran
Thinh Tran
Peter Barry provided an excellent service. I had a homebuyer survey carried out by them and found that it was simple to arrange and the turn around to be quick. Communication was good throughout the process. Would recommend.
Benjamin Gilpin
Benjamin Gilpin
I recently contacted Peter Barry Surveryors to carry out a desktop valuation, on short notice, for a residential property that they had previously performed a detailed valuation on, a few years prior. Steve Hobbs was highly responsive to my request and delivered the report very quickly. An efficient and thoroughly professional service.
Lewis Green
Lewis Green
Wanted to give a review of Peter Barry Surveyors and especially Callum as the service has been so professional. Callum is extremely efficient and knowledgeable and took the time to fully explain the process and guide me through each step carefully. He acted quickly at the outset allowing me to start work promptly which saved me money and time. I have no hesitation in recommending Callum and in fact will do my best to do so going forward. Thank you - A very happy customer !
Max Johnson
Max Johnson
Amazing, professional service, detailed report, and very good customer service. Matthew is knowledgeable and very helpful.I also worked with Shaun and he was brilliant as well - very detailed and produced an excellent report for me. Thank you
Meytal Mitchell Vainstub
Meytal Mitchell Vainstub
We found Peter Barry Surveyors online and decided to trust the praising reviews on their new home survey service.And we are more than pleased we have done so!Steve Hobbs carried our survey and the report was very thorough, detailed and well communicated.The report itself arrived promptly as agreed and answers to our constant questions during the process were all communicated swiftly and kindly to us.We are grateful and gladly recommend them.
Megan Searson
Megan Searson
William was incredibly helpful with a recent survey. Very personable, reassuring and pragmatic. Would recommend and will use again if I need any further advice!
Anna Carratt
Anna Carratt
William Weaver was extremely helpful guiding me through some concerns I had re cracks in the ceiling. He gave specific advice on how to best proceed and explained what signified concerns or not. Thank you!
George Brodie
George Brodie
Peter Barry were very responsive, quick and helpful. Shaun (our surveyor) did a fantastic job and was very responsive when we required him to be.
Jessica Park
Jessica Park
I contacted Peter Barry to discuss their defect survey service. I was helped by Shaun who gave me sound advice on when such surveys are useful, the type of access required for them to be effective, and, importantly, what they will not reveal. I really appreciated his helpfulness and honesty, which ultimately saved me money. This excellent customer service is what will bring me back to this business when future needs arise.
Penny Smith
Penny Smith
Excellent service from Peter Barry Surveyors. Excellent communication throughout the process and rapid response - survey and report completed within 10 days of booking. When my link person was on leave another colleague happily took over and ensured our report was sent quickly. Report was fantastically detailed with photo’s and specific recommendations. Report was also easily understood. Would highly recommend.
Monika Pirani
Monika Pirani
I am really grateful to James Merewhether and his team for a very professional and friendly service which helped to resolve a dispute that lead to a party wall agreement. I am particularly grateful to James for his immense patience and his detailed report.
Jonathon Jeffrey
Jonathon Jeffrey
Callum was very professional and explained the process and all of the relevant documentation in a clear and easy to digest way. He left us feeling reassured by the process and that they were there to assist, if needed.
Gill Ellis
Gill Ellis
Contacted Peter Barry again for another survey. Time from our offer being accepted to the survey being completed for us - one week. Report turned around the same week. Exceptional service. Thank you once again.
Oz Osbaldeston
Oz Osbaldeston
Very good service - Prompt replies and communicative throughout. Even when there was an issue gaining access to the property for the survey, they were very accommodating and made no issue about rearranging - would recommend!
Tahseen Zada
Tahseen Zada
My experience with PBS was great. I contacted them and next day I was on the phone with Matthew. He sorted everything out and in few days I had the party wall award issued. Highly recommended.
Sophie Latham
Sophie Latham
Great professional and personable service. Fee's are very reasonable and the work detailed
damien wilson
damien wilson
Very happy with the work carry out by Callum Escott on my behalf.Both professional and prompted.Would definitely use Peter Barry again
Neelam Akhtar
Neelam Akhtar
I would highly recommend Peter Barry Surveyors. I was very impressed with the service I received and how quickly they were able to deal with the party wall agreement, the service was excellent, very professional and efficient. Our surveyor during this process was William Weaver and he was absolutely brilliant, he made the process easy and kept it stress free.
Simone Prandi
Simone Prandi
Been using Peter Barry Surveyors and the support given has been incredible as always contacted me to update on each step.I will definetly them and especially Callum who has been great on his side.
Max Johnson
Max Johnson
Great service! Excellent to work with and would highly recommend - thanks
Katie Morley
Katie Morley
Thank you to Callum who got our party wall agreement done under huge time pressure. Really appreciated this!
Gilbert Chung
Gilbert Chung
Not only their fees are very competitive, their service quality is also exemplary. All the steps from enquiry, quotation, booking, and inspection through to preparing the reports- were helpfully and efficiently handled by all three team members (Daniella, Joanne and Steve)that I dealt with- all my queries were very quickly responded to. Wholeheartedly recommend.
Katie Rice
Katie Rice
We had an excellent experience with Callum as the agreed party wall surveyor for us and our neighbours. We were under a bit of time pressure and he expedited the process to make sure things worked out. Thank you!
Viola Lanari
Viola Lanari
Brilliant service and professional people.
J G
J G
Peter Barry Surveyors came highly recommended to us from a friend who had purchased a house in a similar area to us. We hired their services for a level 2 RICS survey, and were provided with a very thorough, detailed and professional report which we found really useful.
Christopher L
Christopher L
Easy to use service, efficient and thorough survey in connection with a house purchase.
Alice Noctor
Alice Noctor
We used Peter Barry for the survey for our property purchase. Very impressed with the speed and efficiency of Joanne as well as the detailed report from the surveyor.
Raymond Glazer
Raymond Glazer
very easy to contact and the process carried out professionally.Well Done
Francesca Morosini
Francesca Morosini
I have used the services of Peter Barry Surveyors to help me with a party wall matter, whereby my neighbour planning to do works to his property tried to bypass the correct and required procedure in these matters. I decided to use my own surveyor. I was allocated Mr William Weaver who was a very professional, pleasant and attentive surveyor; as was his very efficient and equally attentive and agreeable administrator Ishrat. This was my first time dealing with Peter Barry Surveyors and the experience has been very positive; I have no hesitation in recommending William Weaver and the team at Peter Barry Surveyors.
Lisa Stevens
Lisa Stevens
Prompt and helpful response to an initial enquiry, survey carried out in a timely manner with a clear and detailed report provided. Would recommend.
Ashwin Bhanderi
Ashwin Bhanderi
Callum Escott was very professional and well spoken during his visit and carried out his survey well thank you Callum
Andrew Baker
Andrew Baker
Had Peter Barry Surveyors come in to undertake structural survey on house when noticed cracks appearing over window following period of dry weather. Excellent service provided, very methodical and well presented report to give insurance company.
Charlotte Green
Charlotte Green
They completed the survey very promptly and thoroughly, and were happy to answer any questions I had.
Priscilla Duchy
Priscilla Duchy
Thank you Callum. Great and really helpful service, would highly recommend him.
Terence O'Sullivan
Terence O'Sullivan
Professional throughout on both the administration and surveying side. Many thanks to the excellent team.
Joanna Odoherty
Joanna Odoherty
I recently used Peter Barry Surveyors (Matthew Price) to assist me with the valuation of my property and the subsequent lease extension negotiations with my Landlord. Matthew prepared a desk top valuation report using floorplans I already had for my property, which was less expensive than but still very in-depth. Having never been through a lease extension process before he made it so much simpler for me. When I received the Landlord's counter offer which was initially quite high I was a little worried. Matthew was extremely professional and very efficient in keeping me updated. Matthew successfully negotiated with the landlords valuers on my behalf to reduce the lease premium down by over £2,000 on their initial offer. A very good outcome and I was extremely appreciative for all his efforts on my behalf.
Rebecca Daly
Rebecca Daly
Clear report and efficiently organised
ann maria gruszkos
ann maria gruszkos
The surveyors' support team are well informed and responsive.
niamh watson
niamh watson
I was highly impressed with my survey. Shaun's report was incredibly thorough and I had a very helpful call with him after to discuss it in detail. Joanne was also excellent and efficient at organising it so quickly. Would highly recommend and definitely go back in future.
Arjun Sen
Arjun Sen
Thorough and prompt. Did our building survey with no fuss.
Eric Mouzourides
Eric Mouzourides
I recently had the good fortune of engaging Callum Escott of Peter Barry Surveyors to serve notice on a particularly difficult neighbour who wanted nothing to do with the process. Callum dealt with my case efficiently, courteously and professionally at all times, and I would not hesitate in recommending him, or Peter Barry Surveyors to my clients.
nabila khan
nabila khan
Excellent service from start to finish. Good communication and kept me informed at all stages.Would highly recommend.
Sal Singh
Sal Singh
Great service! Thank you for fantastic service Callum Escott and your new colleague that came with you! Highly recommend your company! Thank you for checking our loft and the third party wall works.
Simone
Simone
Couldn’t have ask for a better service. James came round to measure up and was extremely professional and also such an a lovely person. Matthew was able to get my report back to me really quickly and I am extremely grateful.
Suzanna den Dulk
Suzanna den Dulk
We commissioned a survey for a flat in Primrose Hill. We were very happy with the professional way the report was presented and the details provided. Would recommend.
Vince P
Vince P
The surveyor service is professional and efficient. Much satisfied and appreciated.
Steven Margolis
Steven Margolis
For the past approximately 6 months we have been represented by Callum Escott, surveyor at Peter Barry Surveyors, with regard to a Party Wall issue relating to our neighbours building works. I have found him to be helpful, reliable and efficient at all times in my dealings with him
Maria Georgoula
Maria Georgoula
We appointed Peter Barry Surveyors in order to assist us with the party wall agreement as we were planning to undertake a loft extension. Callum Escott was the surveyor that helped us throughout the process. One of our neighbours requested further information and Callum managed all the activities that had to take place, from undertaking the site visits, to producing the award report all the way to the final checks once our loft extension completed. Before that, I wasn't familiar with the party wall agreement process but Callum was able to respond to all of my queries.
Trevor Taylor
Trevor Taylor
I needed someone to act on my behalf regarding a Party Wall on a house that I rent out in East London. I have had no experience with this sort of thing so I contacted PBS in Woodford. They were very helpful from the start and talked me through the process.Organising site visits and all the paperwork, keeping me informed about the progress and finally sending me the completed Agreement. A great team that provide a fantastic service! Thanks very much.
Raj Sis
Raj Sis
We used Peter Barry for our Party Wall Agreement. Our Surveyor for the Award was Callum Escott. From start to finish he dealt with our case professionally. We would recommend him due to his knowledge and speediness in the process.
Evaldas Memkus
Evaldas Memkus
The efficient and professional work carried out by Callum Escott. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Rosamunde O'Cleirigh
Rosamunde O'Cleirigh
I found the structural survey to be very straightforward to read through, and the surveyor (Andrew) helpfully talked through certain points over the phone at no extra cost. Emma's communication was helpful and very quick throughout the entire process. I would recommend.
Hannah Hughff
Hannah Hughff
Katie and the Peter Barry Team were professional and efficient, providing a service and resolving any queries in a timely manner.
Mark Earles
Mark Earles
Matthew was excellent, the service was fast he explained everything would recommend this company to anyone
Mat M.
Mat M.
We contacted Peter Barry Surveyors to help with a Party Wall related matter. The process was very clearly explained and Callum kept us updated about next steps. We also received a very valuable advice as our case was a slightly more complex one. I can definitely recommend Peter Barry - in our experience they have proved to be very professional, responsive and on point!
Suzanne Cressall
Suzanne Cressall
Callum dealt professionally and sensitively with our party wall agreement. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Kathryn Beamish
Kathryn Beamish
We have used Peter Barry Surveyors in Ipswich to carry out a survey for a property we are buying. They carried out the survey in a timely manner and we had the report within days. Very prompt and professional service. Would recommend.
Helene Theros
Helene Theros
Had a very smooth experience with the surveyors. Highly recommend.
Apple C
Apple C
They did the premium calculation for my leasehold extension. Fast within a week and clear report. Matthew called afterwards to ensure I understand the report. Recommended.
D Nguyen
D Nguyen
Callum Escott helped us with a party wall award and was always updating us in terms of progress. He was very approachable and good at communicating. Any queries would simply be resolved with a quick phone call. I would be happy to use him again in the future.
Stewart Wallace
Stewart Wallace
Very responsive and provided a highly detailed report which was clear and very helpful.
Sandra Brokman
Sandra Brokman
Efficient, helpful and professional. Callum Escott and his colleagues provided an excellent service in getting our Party Wall Award done in record time. The report that has been reduced is accurate and fully reflects the condition of our property and all our questions were answered to our satisfaction.
Andy Isdale
Andy Isdale
Excellent experience with Peter Barry. I had a RICS Level 2 Home Survey with a quick turnaround and very compresensive. The report was beyond my expectation.
Rachel B
Rachel B
Highly recommended. We needed third party wall notices and agreement for building work, Callum Escott went above and beyond, he took the time to explain everything clearly and reassure us throughout the process. His expertise and efficiency in completing the third party wall notices and agreement was invaluable and helped take the stress out of the process.
Margaret Butler
Margaret Butler
Justin provided a professional and detailed survey of our house. I have now started to organise remedial work as he advised.
Neringa Pritchard
Neringa Pritchard
Lease extension premium calculation and report was explained to me clearly. Thank you for the report.
Gill Elli
Gill Elli
Thank you. Survey done promptly and report received quickly. Would have no qualms using Peter Barry again.
Paul Caisley
Paul Caisley
Professional service with helpful surveyors. Quick turnaround and a very reasonable price.
Saby Chatterjee
Saby Chatterjee
Excellent surveyor and very polite and helpful bunch of people
oliver turner
oliver turner
Matthew helped on a expedited lease extension survey to be completed in aid of a quick exchange and completion. He was thorough and most efficient, even helped the buyer understand the report.
Felix Frith
Felix Frith
Excellent service.
masdaujargues
masdaujargues
All great:-)
Olly Buck
Olly Buck
Peter Barry provided an excellent of service throughout for a full Level 3 Building Survey on a near 100 year old property. Communication with admin staff was very smooth and easy and the report itself was very professional and thorough giving us an excellent insight into the issues we would be inheriting.Due to the need to understand the headline results earlier than the hard copy report Joanne was brilliant in facilitating an early chat with the surveyor who walked us through the key bits.As it stands we have managed to use the findings of the report to go into bat on a renegotiation of price.Overall we could not have been happier with the service and feel we absolutely got full value for money.Many thanks to Joanne and Shaun.
arthur jaudeau
arthur jaudeau
Very efficient, communicative and professional. It was very easy dealing with Joanne and we got our survey back in less than a week.
Lawrence Castle
Lawrence Castle
I used Peter Barry Surveyors in Ipswich to carry out a RICS 2 survey for a property I was buying. Ishrat and Justin were extremely helpful and replied to all of my questions quickly. They carried out the survey in a timely manner and I was very happy with their service.
Kai L
Kai L
Very quick "desktop" lease extension report done at about half the price of most other specialist valuers. If only dealing with lawyers and freehold owners could be this easy!
Shaun McConnell
Shaun McConnell
Very professional, very prompt, great advice, would recommend.
Pamela Schermann
Pamela Schermann
I was very pleased with their service (Homebuyer Report Level 2) - quick and efficient communication, and a thorough report. Would recommend!
Parminder Sandhu
Parminder Sandhu
My experience with PBS has been fantastic. In particular James, who was handling my case. He was professional, timely and accommodating and went beyond the call of duty to help me get my party wall agreement secured. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Laurel Bunce
Laurel Bunce
We had a RICS type 2 carried out by Peter Barry Ipswich on a property we were looking to buy. It was swiftly organised and the survey was very thorough. The surveyor picked up many defects leading to us terminating the purchase. Thanks very much for helping us to make the right decision.
Maxi Hamilton
Maxi Hamilton
Prompt and efficient service for a leaseold valuation. Easy to deal with and would highly recommend.
Sarah Nasiry
Sarah Nasiry
The team at PBS are super efficient and great at communicating which I highly appreciated, especially as a nervous first-time buyer. Would 100% recommend!
Angus Wilson
Angus Wilson
The team were really helpful and responded very quickly. No complaints whatsoever!
Martin Fox
Martin Fox
David Brazier from Peter Barry was massive help when putting together my party wall agreement. Thanks
Paul B
Paul B
Comprehensive survey and good communication. Would highly recommened!
Giulia Montagnani
Giulia Montagnani
The communication with Emma before and after the survey was quick and efficient.We had a level 3 survey which we were very satisfied with, I would recommend and use them again in the future.
Paul Rowell
Paul Rowell
Quick and helpful service with a lease extension valuation
Matthew Hill
Matthew Hill
I was really impressed by the quality of the report, and the time taken to explain the relevant issues in plain English. We asked a number of questions following the report - the surveyor took time (at no additoinal expense) to address each point fully and thoroughly. Highly recommended.
Mikaela Digby
Mikaela Digby
Great service- would recommend.
Venkat Reddy
Venkat Reddy
I have worked with Katie from Hendon branch, she’s incredibly quick to complete the survey for my party wall and understands the customer need and expedite the things to get it done and communicate very well during the process, highly recommend 👍
Darragh MacCarthy
Darragh MacCarthy
Very happy with the service provided by Peter Barry Surveyors' Fulham team in providing us with a Level 2 RICS Home Survey. Competitive prices and very quick throughout the entire process from providing an initial quote, to undertaking the survey, right through to issuing the report.
Jack Farrelly
Jack Farrelly
Great service, nice people
Julien Mittre
Julien Mittre
Very helpful, efficient and reliable surveys for an early 20th century flat in Waterloo. Really easy to get in touch with and particularly responsive.Best,Julien
Joseph Antoniou
Joseph Antoniou
Extremely professional, efficient and receptive to the needs of the client. Very much appreciated them providing a fast turnaround delivering me a valuation report when I requested it.
Nick Rajpal
Nick Rajpal
Fantastic experience dealing with Peter Barry Surveyors. Katie was incredibly helpful in organising both party wall notices and subsequently the party wall award. Really impressed by the swift turnaround and constant communication throughout. Will definitely use them again!
Mana Rz
Mana Rz
Very happy with the service. Prompt and reliable correspondence. Were flexible and accommodating with arrangement of our buildings survey.
Jam Z
Jam Z
A really fantastic service. I got a redbook survey and I got the report just a week later. They were very friendly throughout and even after the process. Their surveyors know the the property markets very well.
Ifrah Arshad
Ifrah Arshad
We have nothing but great words to say about our experience with Peter Barry Surveyors! They have been so efficient and helpful from the get-go, and managed to secure a survey date on the same day we enquired. We were so pleased with how quick and thorough they were.We were able to call the surveyor after we received our survey to ask any questions, too, which was really helpful as there's quite a bit in there that we didn't understand... Thank you to all involved, particularly Steve for being so knowledgable and Joanne for the great communication throughout the process. Would 100% recommend.
Stuart Thomas
Stuart Thomas
Leasehold extension (London SE1) - Refreshing to deal with a company that did exactly what they said they were going to do. Communication was very efficient and I received knowledgeable responses to my queries in good time (both directly with surveyor and through their offices - even during the lockdown restrictions). Matthew (surveyor) went out of his way to explain and give invaluable advice on all aspects relating to the leasehold extension in a professional and (importantly) clear, friendly manner. He has an excellent understanding and it was a pleasure to have used peterbarry.co.uk I would not hesitate in recommending this company to anyone looking for a leasehold extension.
Carl stevenson
Carl stevenson
I have used their services twice, and both times they were very professional and the reports were easy to read and understand. I would recommend their services to any person about to purchase a property. Great work wish others in the property world were as reliable and professional.
Balsam Al kubayassi
Balsam Al kubayassi
Excellent service
Dave Nisbet
Dave Nisbet
Very efficient, thorough, reliable and prompt. Received sound advice. Would definitely recommend
Frederik Grunta
Frederik Grunta
I hired Peter Barry Surveyors for a complex residential build with neighbours who were opposed to the work. The surveyor I worked with, Justin Burns, was exceptional: He fended off difficult neighbours, competing surveyors and showed great attention to detail such that all works could commence on smoothly and on time. Highly recommended!
roberta sapsford
roberta sapsford
We used Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors (Steve Hobbs and Joanne Bartlett) to carry out our recent valuation report for our lease extension; we had already used them previously (Justin Burns) to draw up a party wall agreement. Both times they were truly excellent; they explained the end-to-end process to us, were efficient and responsive to our questions, pleasant to deal with, and the reports were delivered in super quick time. We have no hesitation at all in highly recommending their services (and have already done so) to others.
Joanne Brooks
Joanne Brooks
Excellent, prompt and professional service from beginning to end. Would highly recommend this company.
Gustav Rydevik
Gustav Rydevik
Very quick and efficient turn around with good quality survey.
Oliver Zinchenko Bardia
Oliver Zinchenko Bardia
Top notch, excellent customer service, prompt responses, excellent surveyor and being available for other questions after issue the report. 100% recommended
Debasish Sarmah
Debasish Sarmah
We've recently used the services of Peter Barry Surveyors and they have been fantastic throughout the process. They are very quick in responding to any and all queries we had and have done a very good & detailed job as far as the House Survey report goes. Highly recommended.
Alpesh Patel
Alpesh Patel
We used Peter Barry service for Party Wall agreement the service was excellent .Very quick to react and deal with our very difficult neighbour .Matthew Price was very helpful and professional .Highly recommended. Alpesh
Dovrat Keren
Dovrat Keren
We used Peter Barry service for home buyer survey - they managed to book a survey in a short notice, comunication was very good and the survey wasdetailed and afficient
Melody C Hampton
Melody C Hampton
Peter Barry Surveyors are really professional and helpful. We used them to sort out a 3rd Party Wall Agreement. It was so easy working with them and stress free. They were really helpful and took care of everything. I always felt like they where acting in my best interest.
Kevin De Souza
Kevin De Souza
Had a very good experience with Peter Barry from first phone call of enquiry through to receipt of survey. Recommended!
John Davies
John Davies
Fast and effective despite additional complications caused by covid.
R L
R L
Good prompt service with clear and understandable report sent ahead of guided timelines. Linda and Siobhan were on hand to answer any questions- would definitely recommend.
Georgia Cristea
Georgia Cristea
I contacted Matthew Price, my trusted surveyor from Peter Barry Surveyors to solve two Party Wall Agreements with the neighbours at one of my current projects. Although the situation was quite delicate, he was extremely professional and diligent, reaching the conclusion of the two awards that were fair for all the parts involved. Excellent service, I would definitely use again.
Miles Delap
Miles Delap
Thorough survey delivered on time. Good job.
Lauren Lepke-Brown
Lauren Lepke-Brown
Efficient, thorough, good customer service
Keziah Methuen-Jones
Keziah Methuen-Jones
Used for building survey report and found them to be very prompt with responses and kept me in the loop with what was going on.First time buyer but the report appears to be comprehensive and thorough.
Philip Arnold
Philip Arnold
First class service from the clarity when the instructions were confirmed to prompt arrival at the property and the provision of a well presented report in well within the timeframe agreed at the outset.
Ben Hall
Ben Hall
Great, helpful staff, prompt and efficient service. Would definitely use again
EE Wall
EE Wall
Had an incredibly positive experience with Peter Barry Surveyors (Winchmore Hill Branch) - with particular praise going to David (assistant surveyor), Jody (the delightful administrator) and our surveyor Steve Hobbs. From the initial quote to providing the actual homebuyers report they were so quick and efficient and incredibly friendly. I think people tend to roll their eyes when they say you get what you pay for but in this case you absolutely do, and we were able to escape a potentially disastrous flat purchase due to the amazing attention to detail from Steve's report. Will be using them again for our next (hopefully successful!) purchase and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy surveyor. Thank you again!
Shuai Zhang
Shuai Zhang
I've ordered a homebuyer report and PBS has provided an excellent service from the beginning of an inquiry to the end follow-up call with the surveyor. The report itself was very professional and detailed, yet written in a manner that is easy to understand even for "laymen" in the industry and the surveyor was happy to answer any questions you may have afterwards. Every contact point I encountered in PBS has been responsive and helpful. Five stars and highly recommended.
Ruth Elias
Ruth Elias
Great service - very pleased.
Paul Mawdsley
Paul Mawdsley
We commissioned a lease extension valuation report from PBS. Matthew produced a very thorough and professional report promptly after visiting the property. Would recommend and use again.
Holly Winkler
Holly Winkler
Excellent service and detailed report written in a straightforward manner with pertinent points summarised neatly upfront. In the follow-up call, the surveyor was helpful in providing additional context and clearly very knowledgeable.
Nicola Beeson
Nicola Beeson
I would highly recommend Matthew from Peter Barry Surveyors. He carried out a Lease Extension Valuation report for us with the upmost Professional and efficient Manner. He was very helpful for what can be a stressful process. Would definitely use his services again if required in the future!
Samuel Harry
Samuel Harry
Peter Barry were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. We had a homebuyers survey carried out which was done safely and thoroughly and the report was submitted in a very timely manner. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Helen Powell
Helen Powell
I am very grateful to Justin Burns who conducted a Homebuyers survey for me. I was very happy with the level of detail in the report, and Justin very kindly took the time to discuss further queries I had regarding issues that he had flagged. I received the report within 3 days of the inspection, and the communication from himself and Emma Shepherd in administration was always very quick and informative. I would definitely recommend Peter Barry Surveyors for surveyor enquiries.
Friel Architects
Friel Architects
Excellent Party Wall advice & communication.
Alex Kypreos
Alex Kypreos
Used Peter Barry Surveyors for a Home Buyers Report - they were responsive and had great communication throughout the process. They were even able to book my survey in at very short notice. Highly recommend!
inderjeet singh
inderjeet singh
Amazing background knowledge - explained in depth step by step the who, what where and how i need to go about my situation. pleased with the outcome - and all for a reasonable price will be more then happy to use them again as it was a flawless procedure throughout.
Anna Whelan
Anna Whelan
Excellent, professional service. Thank you!
Elena Ladisova
Elena Ladisova
Highly recommended by our architect and the service did not disappoint. Expert support and advice throughout and reassured by the offer to help in the future if any queries arose - everything we would want when building our home
Sarah Price
Sarah Price
The building survey report by Shaun Blake on the house that I am purchasing was very thorough and easy to read. It contained enough detail to make me confident that I could plan what repairs would be worthwhile for my lifestyle.
Ashwin Menon
Ashwin Menon
Peter Barry Surveyors did our full building survey report prior to purchase. Once instructed they coordinated with the estate agents directly in order to get the survey done and I did not have to worry about anything. Jody and Shaun were super helpful and the report was incredibly detailed and well laid out. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone else looking for reliable surveyors.
Abigail Miller
Abigail Miller
Great communication and very thorough report.
Errol Izzet
Errol Izzet
Very efficient service, professional and easy to work with. No hesitation in recommending them.
Sofia Lilley
Sofia Lilley
Matthew Price dealt with us for an enfranchisement evaluation to purchase a freehold and was very swift and professional throughout. We highly recommend his services.
Cat Wiener
Cat Wiener
My building survey was completed promptly and the people I dealt with were very helpful and pleasant. However, there were a few oversights in the survey that I was surprised by - not a big deal, but not noticing for example that there was no WC in the bathroom did seem to me an oversight and made me wonder what else might have been missed... but overall seemed thorough and useful.
Liam Sherar
Liam Sherar
Had a homebuyers survey conducted with Peter Barry Sureyors. Had the survey completed and report produced in good time and for an affordable rate. Good comunication throughout. Highly recommend.
Chris Hammond
Chris Hammond
We used Peter Barry for both a Homebuyer Report and a leasehold extension report. Both services were carried out efficiently, with any questions answered promptly. The reports were detailed and allowed me to progress our house move. Would use them again and have recommended to others.
Joe Martin
Joe Martin
Peter Barry's carried out a Home buyers report for me when purchasing a property in South London. They were always helpful, patient (this was my first property and I asked a lot of stupid questions) and managed to complete my report in a short amount of time. Overall a great service.
Cristiana
Cristiana
They did the survey of the flat I am buying and the communication was very smooth and they are very quick and responsive for any questions we may have which is very helpful. I certainly recommend them.
Margaret Molloy
Margaret Molloy
Justin Burns helped us with a Party Wall Agreement in connection with our neighbours’ building works. He acted impartially for both parties and we were happy with the advice he gave and the service provided. We have no hesitation in recommending Justin.
Ruby Gregory
Ruby Gregory
I recently had a survey with Peter Barry and was impressed with the level of detail. I walked away without buying the property because of the report, it really highlighted issues I couldn't have seen without an experts knowledge. Thank you!
Mike Selby
Mike Selby
Peter Barry Surveyors carried out a full building survey for us in April 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdown. Naturally things moved slightly slower than would otherwise have been the case, but the process went ahead in straightforward fashion and the report, once delivered, was professional and comprehensive. Quite satisfied.
Qian Lu
Qian Lu
I don't know much about surveys and have no point of comparison. But our purchase survey went well.I would have liked a bit more guidance from Peter Barry regarding the process. We were first time buyers and didn't really know when to make the payment or what are the next steps.
William Hammonds
William Hammonds
Good professional service, including informal advice over the phone and in their home buyers and leasehold valuation reports.
Peter O'Reilly
Peter O'Reilly
Excellent service, very professional and very competitive on cost.
Sasha Buldakova
Sasha Buldakova
Artemia Home Ltd was working with Peter Barry Surveyors several times and all the time was very pleased with the top quality services and professionalism they are proving. We would definitely continue to work with them.
paul j
paul j
Peter Barry Surveyors are first class. They are efficient and supremely professional, knowledgeable and William Weaver is really easy and very nice to work with- He has a really keen eye for detail. They have helped us hugely and we are very grateful and saved us a considerable amount of time and money.
Alan Osborne
Alan Osborne
After contacting Peter Barry Surveyors, they were quick, efficient and the quality of their work was of the highest standard. I shall definitely be using them again.
Frog Freeman
Frog Freeman
I called Peter Barry Surveyors for some advice about enclosure costs relating to a party wall dispute and ended up having an extremely informative and helpful chat with William Weaver who I guess is one of the partners. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They were extremely polite, knowledgeable and helpful, even though I wasn't actually a client. The advice was freely given and has proved to be very useful and pertinent. If you need a surveyor, they seem to be the best people to talk to.
Anne Hardy
Anne Hardy
Prompt, efficient and courteous service., greatly appreciated.
the hymers
the hymers
Justin Burns carried out a Homebuyers Report for me he also worked on a party wall issue a few years ago. The survey/report was done on a Monday and in my hands by the end of the same week. Efficiently done and detailed enough as required.I highly recommend him and wouldn't use anyone else.
Sinead Lane
Sinead Lane
Excellent customer service and timely report.
Liz Davies
Liz Davies
Helpful, straightfoward, friendly professional service. Was impressed.
Oliver Morgan
Oliver Morgan
Very impressed; good turnaround, rigour, experience and a personable approach allowing me to discuss the findings of the building survey and potential impact. Also very useful recommendations on third parties to continue the assessment. Would certainly recommend.
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