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Following a number of succesful projects, Callum Escott at Peter Barry is now our firm's go-to Party Wall Surveyor. Clear, consistent, diligent, no-nonsense service. Exactly what you need.

Kay Bradshaw

Bawor was very helpful in serving a detailed party wall award on our behalf to our neighbours.

Juliette Raymondeau

We had an excellent experience with Peter Barry Surveyors. David was outstanding throughout the process of conducting our Level 2 residential survey. He offered invaluable advice and delivered a thorough, detailed report. Thank you!

Stela Yankova

Thomas Baxter

Thorough Level 2 Home Survey report by David Breeze. He also called to explain the issues highlighted in more detail. Would recommend.

Home Road

I had a very good experience with Peter Barry Surveyors. Shaun was very helpful, and we also had a phone call to go through the main issues with the house that should be addressed. I appreciated the way the report was written—it was well-structured, detailed, and easy to understand. It also included an order of priorities, which I found particularly useful. Additionally, I liked that it contained suggestions on how to fix the issues. Many thanks!

Jack Kittel

In-depth report which addressed all of our concerns. Many thanks.

Penelope Maynard

James Merewether and Amrita Johal were courteous, unobtrusive and helpful. They were employed by our neighbours on a development we dread! They could not have been more sensible, diplomatic and considerate. Thank you.

Kevin

High quality service with good communcation. The report was very thorough. Will use again if needed. Thank you.

Jonathan Yong

I recently engaged PBS for a level 2 survey for a house purchase. Communication with them was very efficient and the report was thorough. Thank you!

Daniel Croome-Horgan

Very professional service, managed the process well and moved it along quickly. Would use again.

Andrew Lowe

Great service, nice people, good communication and the result we wanted re the survey.

Margaret Upama

Peter Barry are representing us on a Party Wall for an extension by our neighbours. James Merewether has advised us on the process and during the initial inspection he was both professional and courteous. We are happy to recommend both James and the company.

Bon

Great

Simon Wafula

Excellent service from Peter Barry, Joanne and Shaun were both professional and timely. Would certainly recommend for RICS Level 3

Jon Hurndall

Good and throughout report, many thanks

Amber Gage

Excellent quick and thorough service!

Ching Man Leung

PBS provided an excellent surveying service, even though dealing with a disappear neighbour party-wall surveyor. They show their professional service and happy to use them again

Victoria Plampin

Quick and efficient service. Staff were all lovely and a very thorough survey was provided.

Lee Kelleher

Excellent service from Callum Escott at Peter Barry re a tricky party wall agreement. Would definitely recommend and use again.

Robin Wolstenholme

James Merewether helped us through a party wall agreement successfully whilst finding a cost effective solution to what we became a technical dispute in the eyes of the law.We had excellent communication and dedication from Amrita taking my initial call through to James working with a 3rd party surveyor to successful completion of the award.

John Telford

So far Peter Barry and colleagues have been very professional and helpful over my party wall problem. For that they get 5 stars.Problems will start when/if damage occurs and that will be the real test.But, so far so good. jt

Joe Frisina

PBS conducted a survey and prepared a planning feasibility report for a property we are considering purchasing. We were impressed by the comprehensiveness of the reports and appreciated the opportunity to have one-on-one discussions with the surveyor both before and after the survey to go over the findings in detail.

Christopher Cahill

Professional and Efficient Service. Five stars.

J Torres

Very professional, quick and easy to communicate with. My surveyor David called me and walked me through the process and the key points I should raise with my solicitor. The report came back within a week and had photos which is something that I had wanted as it's easier to visualise. Would definitely recommend Peter Barry North London. Thank you all!

Axel Maier

Quick, efficient and helpful service. It out our mind at ease about the transaction we planned to make.

Hasan Mustafa

Professional, timely and helpful

Jeremy Chan

We instructed Peter Barry Surveyors to carry out a survey during our house purchase. Both the surveyor, John, and the administrator, Jaynell, were very helpful and responsive to our questions. We would recommend their service.

Marie Sloan

Peter Barry were friendly and professional and were very understanding of my situation and did everything thy could to help, and my survey report was through very quick.

Steve Leech

Very pleased with the service we recieved. Communication was excellent and the survey was completed and forwarded to us within a week. Would have no issue using again or recommending.

Tim C

Peter Barry carried out a level 3 RICS survey for our house purchase. The survey was carried out in a timely manner and the report was clear and understandable with good follow up.

Andrew Lum

This is the second time we have used Peter Barry surveyors to undertake a RICS Level 3 surveyor for our house purchase. They are prompt, efficient, competitively priced and excellent communicators. We would happily use them again and would thoroughly recommend.

Can Yavuz

This firm acted for both us and our neighbour for a party-wall agreement - the matter was taken on swiftly, concluded within a short time and with no difficulties. We were updated regularly and so this was most certainly a pleasant transaction. We will use again - thanks!

Sophie Amodio

Great experience working with Katie from Peter Barry. She was knowledgable, solution focused and worked as hard as she could to deliver to our extremely tight timelines. Would recommend.

Will Sharples

Katie is a problem solver and proactively suggests a good way to proceed. I fully recommend.

Katarina Protsack

I had a Level 3 Survey done by Shaun & the team. Excellent communication from the start, and they delivered a thorough, easy to understand report. They've been great with helping with me follow-up questions as well. Would recommend!

Rosanna Dodds

David's report was incredibly detailed – he went above and beyond when surveying the property. He was also extremely reassuring during a particularly stressful point in the buying process. It was really helpful to chat through everything on the phone, and I felt confident that I was getting the most thorough advice possible. The surveying administrators were also really quick and helpful.

Federico Lorenzetti

We had a very positive experience with David from Peter Barry Surveyors. The survey was detailed and comprehensive, and David was available both before and after to discuss it with us. Recommended.

hong li

I want to thank David Brazier of Peter Barry Charter Surveyors for his help and guidance in the matter of a party wall agreement. Having not experienced anything like this, I have so many questions. David addressed my concerns patiently and professionally. I strongly recommend Peter Barry surveyors.

Alessandro Pavan

I was recommended Peter Barry by a close friend and James Merewether to carry on with the survey for us.The survey was booked and carried out promptly, the office is very responsive to enquiries. The survey report was very detailed and thorough, and comes with clear definitions of the more technical building-related terms, which is helpful. The surveyor was happy to answer follow up queries, and again very responsive.

john zani

My wife and I instructed Peter Barry to deal with a Party Wall matter and we were very impressed with their services. Katie Merchant dealt with it and she was efficient, professional and accommodating.

peter waddington

We instructed Shaun to prepare a Condition Report on a house we intended to purchase. His report was succinct and informative and helped us renegotiate the purchase price. A subsequent phone conversation with him was extremely helpful.All in all a very good experience.

Lizzie Davis

James Merewether helped me a with a party wall agreement in North Kensington.James was brilliant, and explained everything in easy-to-understand language! He had a lovely manner dealing with all parties.I would certainly recommend him.

Riyadh Rateme

Peter Barry Surveyors have been great throughout getting a level 2 survey. In particular, David Breeze who completed the survey was just brilliant - it’s clear he’s been doing this for a long time.From the get-go, PBS was very responsive. They gave great advice on what kind of survey was most appropriate - very useful for a FTB still getting to grips with the process. The pricing itself was very fair, and more than paid for itself in the updated sale price post-survey.My purchase was on a very tight timeline, so David gave me a call on the day of survey where he clearly ran me through his key findings. This was critical in giving me time to quote repairs and have this reflected in the sale price. He was also extremely generous with his time and experience - and was there to quickly answer any questions I had both before and after receiving the survey. The survey itself was very well written, and the traffic light system made it really easy to pick up on key issues.To summarize, I’m extremely happy with the work done by David and PBS. The house-buying process can be daunting, so recommendations are invaluable - I’ll certainly be pointing friends and family David’s way when they need a great surveyor.

Regina Quaye

Many thanks to Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors for the efficient work done in relation to a Party Wall Agreement. Bawor and Team members, Amrita, Daniella and Jaynell did an excellent job in explaining the Party Wall procedures to us and guided us through the process leading to the Party Wall Award. God bless you all.Robert & Regina

Elliot Moore

I used Peter Barry for a home survey for a house purchase and they were brilliant, informative and thorough. Our surveyor James was also happy to chat through the results of the survey on the phone which was incredibly helpful.

Kit Handscombe

Level 2 survey with Justin. Very thorough report received, he and Jaynell were very helpful and patient when I needed further clarification on some of the points. Would recommend to potential home buyers.

Guest Guest

James was exceptional as our party wall surveyor. His professionalism and expertise made the entire process smooth and stress-free!

Rebecca Coulby

Very efficient and detailed service. I didn’t have to chase and they conducted the survey very quickly following my first instruction

Tony Chan

Engaged Peter Barry based on a referral from an architect for a party wall agreement. This involved both neighbors and Freeholder, and it ended up being a painless experience. Great communication throughout and they worked efficiently. Bawor and Amrita were particularly great to work with. I would strongly recommend!

Tom A

David was very helpful in answering all my questions and putting my mind at ease.

Sharon Li

I had a very pleasant experience with Peter Barry! The whole process went very smoothly. Mr David Breeze has conducted the inspection and prepared our report - very professional and straightforward. The report is easy to understand for us who are not working in the industry. He also arranged a call to clarify on the questions we have. The admin team is also very responsive the whole time. I would definitely recommend their service!

DJ Huang

Used Peter Barry for their survey service. Very good service. The report and feedback is comprehensive and useful for my property purchase.

M B

Fantastic from start to finish. Great organisation and extremely detailed report, actioned by Jaynell and David respectively.We could not recommend Peter Barry any further!

Daniel Hobbs

I picked Peter Barry Surveyors because they were local to me in South Woodford. It was a great choice. The surveyor, Justin, met me at the property and was polite, helpful and knowledgeable. The survey was completed efficiently and thoroughly and the report dispatched within a couple of days. Top service all round.

M Patterson

Prompt and helpful, provided a through report.

Bobby Diamond Dazzler

I booked a survey to be done with Peter Barry Surveyor. My survey was done by Justin, I found him polite and friendly. He was easy to talk to and helpful I did Level 2 RICS survey. I found Justin easy to get hold of on the phone or by email. He was very knowledgeable and professional. I will be using them again for sure.

Lucy Cracknell

We have used Peter Barry twice now and I can't recommend them more highly. Very professional and thorough and happy to answer questions to help with negotiations with the vendors.

Robert Darell

I would highly recommend the Valuation service offered by Peter Barry. They work to a short timetable and produce a thorough and professional service. Will definitely use their services in the future.

Luisa Marina

We had our home survey done with this company and we were very pleased with how detailed the report was.Also great communication and efficiency. Joanne was super helpful and responsive. Definitely recommend.

Sarah Blomfield

Jitt

Peter Barry Surveyors have been fantastic, we asked for a RICS Level 2 survey on the property we are buying.They were quick and efficient in carrying out the survey and supplying the report. Highly recommended company.

A R

Fast efficient probate valuation and very patient answering my questions. I’m very happy with the service.

Stella Denyoh

We received a professional and very good service for our party wall matter. I will recommend this practice.

Janice Sheridan

David provided a very clear report and talked me through it over the phone. He was open and transparent and answered all my questions. Jaynell was also really helpful with setting everything up.

Peter Wilson

William Weaver was amazingly helpful putting my mind at rest regarding the necessity of a Party Wall agreement with our neighbours.Having given him the details of our planned works he was clear and precise in his explanation that I did not require a Party Wall agreement which is of considerable saving to myself despite the loss of potential income to Peter Barry. A top man!Peter Wilson. North London.

John Betteridge

Contacted Peter Barry Surveyors for a Level 2 survey on a flat I was buying in Putney. Prompt service, detailed report so very satisfied. Thank you.

Meha

I booked a level 3 survey for a house I was looking to buy. The service from Peter Barry was brilliant, especially Jaynell who answered all questions thoroughly and so quickly too! Highly recommend

Harry Eaton

We had a very good experience with PBS. The administrator was extremely communicative, the turn around time from booking to survey was one week, then getting the report was 8 days. The level 3 report was very thorough and well laid out and the surveyor was very helpful and considerate when discussing the report over the phone. Would recommend

Rach Keeble

This company have been brilliant fromStart to finish. Jaynell kept me informed through out and Justin’s report was comprehensive and really assisted me with the purchase of my house.

Ed Ryan

Very professional and fuss free

ian turnbull

We encountered numerous problems with both adjacent neighbours worried about minor works in our house which might affect the party walls. Callum, the surveyor, was able to professionally allay their fears and issue the party wall award in good time. Highly recommended 5*.

Fidi Wittmer

Working with Peter Barry Surveyors has been an absolute pleasure. They were incredibly organised, flexible and diligent - can highly recommend.

Will Martin

I requested a RICS Level 2 survey and I was very pleased with the service I received. The report was detailed and meaningful. I was also offered a telephone call with the surveyor to discuss any areas of concern.

Gaye Banfield

Could not recommend Peter Barry Surveyors enough. William made a difficult and somewhat confusing situation resolvable with pragmatic and helpful advice. The team, including Ayse, where always available and checked in ensuring we got there in the end.

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A really helpful, clear, and efficient service. Would definitely recommend.

steen Dupont

Very impressed, very knowledgable and focused on our needs. We worked with Callum who invested the time needed to manage a party wall agreement with difficult neighbours including providing sound advice on procedures and legal

Daniel Wilson

We commissioned a level 2 survey and were very happy with the results. It was competitively priced, and went into forensic detail of the state of the property, providing comprehensive analysis and accompanying photos. Our surveyor took time to explain the survey to us over the phone afterwards, and was extremely well prepared for our questions.

Lucy Squire

We worked with Callum on party wall issues for our extension and renovation. He was professional and gave really helpful advice and great service which helped our project run smoothly.

Paul Georgiou

Mathew was so efficient and had the valuation over to me within a week of instruction.The price for a desktop lease extension valuation was the best I found. The receptionist that answered the phone originally was very helpful and had all the information I required within 15 minutes. I cant thank them enough.

Suzanne Huggan

Used Peter Barry based on a referral from a friend for a RICS Level 2 survey. Not only was the survey super comprehensive and David took the time to explain everything to me, but made some really clear recommendations on next steps. It's so stressful being a first time buyer and David has been more helpful than anyone else during this process to guide me. I would strongly recommend!

melvyn rogers

Great service. Very prompt and friendly staff.

Christina Griffiths

Very professional customer service, Level 2 RICS survey was carried out timely and a thorough report delivered in a couple of days.The surveyor, Justin, was very responsive and helpful in clarifying the issues raised. An excellent all round experience.

Jade Hall

We recently used Peter Barry Surveyors with Katie as our primary contact. Katie was knowledgeable and patient when answering questions to help us fully understand the process. I would recommend them highly and use them in the future.

Grace Wang

Two months ago, I asked Peter Barry Surveyors to inspect my building. Fortunately, he found many problems with the flat, so I decided to abandon the flat. Now I found another flat, and they arranged a building inspection. I got his report within a week. The report was very detailed and satisfactory.

Thomas Shakespeare

Peter Barry provided a comprehensive survey and a good service. After emailing them, they were able to arrange a survey the following week, so I had a report within two weeks. Would definitely recommend

Will Davenport

Great prompt and comprehensive service!

brett cooper

We used Peter Barry Surveyors for our house extension, party wall agreement. This involved both neighbours, and it ended up being a painless experience with the help of Callum. Great communication throughoutI thoroughly recommend this company.

Nitish Mahajan

Great service, timely and comprehensive, I would recommend!

Miguel Michu

Peter Barry were very efficient and communicative. Completed the survey as quick as possible with minimal delay

Kiran Singh

I have had a wonderful experience with this company. From Jaynell in the team to the exceptionally helpful and thorough David the surveyor. Very grateful for their time and attention.

Peter Gordon

Good, detailed level 2 RICS report. Would recommend.

We have had 3 surveys now all from Justin. They were thorough, quick and really helpful. It was great to be able to talk to Justin after the survey

Tze Shern Lee

The process of arranging a level two survey through PBS was smooth and straightforward. The follow-up call with the surveyor to discuss the findings of the report was also rather helpful.

Jacob Jaya

Thank you! Great service

Antonio Upali

We commissioned Peter Barry at very short notice to conduct a snagging survey. We dealt with Jaynell who was fantastic and incredibly responsive throughout the entire process in terms of managing timeframes and any questions we had. Would highly recommend.

Anthonia

The house buying process is so difficult but it was certainly made easier by Peter Barry Surveyors. I can't recommend them highly enough. David Breeze is top tier (really pleasant and knows his stuff). He was able to explain everything without fluff and provided really amazing advice. Jaynell Mainoo was so helpful throughout the whole process. They are not the cheapest out there, but worth every penny.

Jon H

Very happy with the service from Peter Barry Surveyors, whom I asked to conduct a Level 2 survey for a first-time purchase. The whole process was incredibly easy. The surveyor, David, produced a very clear report, and was freely available for discussion before and after the survey. He was very transparent with his views and had a clear passion for homes being well looked after! Jaynell was very helpful in setting everything up, and especially good at quick communication. Would unhesitatingly recommend Peter Barry Surveyors.

Ashwin Kumar

We took a Survey Level 2 Report option. We were not able to get a survey booked in for 3 weeks but the quality of the report and suggestions from the surveyor was really good. David breeze provided us the reassurance that we needed before we went for our second viewing to understand what we needed to look out for.

James Edwards

Sara-Jane Gibbs

Highly recommend Peter Barry Surveyors for your property survey. Prompt service and thorough report provided.

Jerry Thorby

Contacted Peter Barry Surveyors to carry out an RICS level two Home Survey.. Excellent service from my first contact and throughout, from a very efficient and helpful Jaynell and from Justin, the surveyor. The survey was thorough and well presented and Justin very promptly responded to a request to discuss one of his findings. Can thoroughly recommend.

Hello Thinker

I had a level 2 survey done which was carried out by David Breeze. The report was extremely thorough and concise. Post the report, David offered to discuss the report over the phone. I spoke with him for almost 30 minutes and he talked me through every aspect of the report, providing me with a detailed plan on how to address the concerns. Furthermore, Jaynell Mainoo the surveying administrator was excellent to deal with, very quick to respond and happy to assist when needed. There’s a great team at this company and I would highly recommend their services!

Felipe Espinoza

Quick and professional service, I made a mistake with the address and they were helpful fixing my mistake without a question.

Charlotte Lang

Extremely happy with the service we received. James met all timelines and answered any questions we had in respect of our survey.

Loretta Agamemnos

I used Peter Barry for a Level 3 Building Survey on a nearly 200 year old property. The whole process from setting up the appointment with Jaynell to receiving the detailed survey and discussing it with Justin after was efficient, polite and professional. Would highly recommend.

Derek Marchant

I received excellent service from Peter Barry Surveyors. They did a desk review for my lease extension survey that was very cost effective and they did everything they said they would on time.

Owusu N

Great service. Good communication from their team. Concise and informative survey provided.

Moira Ni

Great service and very prompt reply. Thanks a lot!

Jakob Calero

Very happy with Peter Barry Surveyors. Professional throughout, very thorough work and no hidden costs. The price is a bit higher than the cheapest you can get around the area, but it's worth it for the quality work. Used them twice for surveying two purchases (one of which fell through) in the Walthamstow area.

Jayne King

Excellent service very informative and professional

Kenny Lopez

Had a quick and professional experience! They reached out to the estate agent and booked in a time to review the flat then sent the report to the solicitor all within a week. Would recommend to anyone looking to have a survey conducted.

Stephen Hardman

A very professional experience, from my enquiry call with Tracy to Jaynell who managed everything and Justin who performed the survey. A thorough RICS 3 survey with lots of content and recommendations which gives us just the insight we need to purchase our new home. Well done to the team I thoroughly recommend Peter Barry and ask for Jaynell!

Alice Cracknell

Good service, quick and effective

Mark Bloom

Peter Barry carried out a RICS Level 2 Home Survey Report for me. Throughout the process their communciation was great and I found their pricing to be fair too. I would happily use them again.

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

Great service , very efficient

Grant Ibiza Feling

Professional and timely service for a leashold valuation. Happy to recommend.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

N N

I had a positive experience with Peter Barry Surveyors. Quick and efficient service and I would recommend them to anyone.

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

Very prompt, good service

Scott Stiegler

Callum went above and beyond. Thank you for the careful and considered advice.

Mark Belchamber

Very quick turn around to get my valuation done. Very much appreciated. Thanks.

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

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

Excellent and thorough survey. Would highly reccomend.

Therese Gallagher

Speedy service, high quality report, would use again

Rafael Lopes

Amazing service, David Breeze was extremely helpful!

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are very pleased with Peter Barry Surveyors. Steve Hobbs was very efficient and professional. Would definitely recommend them.

William Chen

Very quick response and detailed report provided - many thanks to the team!

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

We had a swift turnaround for a lease extension valuation

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

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

Prompt and excellent customer service. Very professional work, and I would definitely recommend them.

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

David Breeze was great, talked me through report thoroughly and very knowledgeable about the area. Would use again

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Valuation for leasehold extension done rapidly and skilfully.

Paul Pick-Aluas

Really great service! Prompt and thorough

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

Used PBS for a level 3 survey for a property. They were professional and efficient.

Very detailed report and they were happy to answer any questions. Would recommend

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.

Evie Hammond

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

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

Matt was my surveyor. He was helpful, friendly and most importantly meticulous. I would recommend him to a friend.

Henry Smith

Very professional, responsive and quick. Overall a good experience

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

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

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

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

Friendly and efficient service

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

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

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

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

Very good & professional surveyors. Excellent communication & speedy on resolving issues. Would definately use again. Thank you.

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”

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

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

Very satisfied with the results. Callum helped both parties reach a fair agreement with ease and professionalism. Would highly recommend.

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

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

Very detailed survey provided, arranged quickly and easily. Great customer service Thank you

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

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

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

William was very knowledgeable and provided excellent and objective advice.

Stacey Venn

Incredibly friendly company, easy to use and efficient. Thanks Steve and team!

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

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

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

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

Peter did an amazing job of surveying our flat. Very professional service. Thank you very much

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

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

As a first time buyer, I really appreciated the very prompt and helpful advice provided by Matthew Price at Peter Barry Surveyor.

Emma Farrall

Excellent Service provided.

Andrei Skorobogatov

Many thanks for good quality work - especially to Callum Escott who was very supportive and engaged throughout.

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

Speedy and thorough service - thanks!

Camilla Parsons

Excellent service and William is always willing to help and go that extra mile!

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

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

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

A little pricey but I am very pleased with their service and professionalism. Ishrat was helpful and kept us updated throughout the process.

Malcolm Monteiro

Nicole Reid

I highly recommend Peter Barry surveyor for his professional and responsive approach in supporting us with our extension project.

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

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

Excellent service

Philip Georgiadis

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

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

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

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.

Theresa Alexander

Amazingly efficient , and professional. We were very happy with the service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Amber Robinson

Great customer service, very helpful and quick to respond to queries.

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

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

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

Can absolutely recommend PCB. All valuation issues and negotiations regarding a lease extension very handled excellent and in time.

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