Business Details
31 Years
experience
Professional Chartered Building Surveyors London & Kent
Established in 1995, Collier Stevens is an independent Chartered Building Surveyors practice with over 25 years of expertise in residential and commercial property assessments. Our team of RICS-accredited professionals specialises in building surveys, party wall legislation compliance, disabled access audits, and expert witness reports. With offices in London and Kent, we serve private clients, businesses, and public sector organisations across the South East. Our commitment to client-focused service combines technical excellence with clear communication, ensuring clients receive actionable insights tailored to their specific needs.As members of RICS and ISVA, we adhere to rigorous professional standards while maintaining a personal approach to client relationships. Our experience spans diverse projects from single-property inspections to complex construction disputes, supported by specialist accreditations including the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors. We prioritise transparency in all dealings, offering fixed-fee quotes and detailed explanations of findings to empower informed decision-making. Our track record of repeat business and client testimonials reflects our dedication to resolving property challenges efficiently and ethically.
Services
Building Surveys
Party Walls
Schedules of Condition
Expert Witness Reports
Disabled Access Audits
Project Management
Property Inspections
Lease Dilapidations
Structural Assessments
Accessibility Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in building surveying
- Our team includes RICS-accredited chartered surveyors
- We provide detailed, easy-to-understand survey reports
- We offer expert witness services compliant with CPR35
- Our party wall surveyors are members of specialist associations
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- ISVA
- Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors
What people say
Great service excellent report
Fantastic service
Professional and friendly service
Thorough and easy to understand
Most helpful and approachable surveyor
Services
Building Surveys
Our comprehensive building surveys identify structural defects, maintenance issues, and potential repair costs for residential and commercial properties. Using specialist equipment including drones for roof inspections, we provide detailed reports explaining technical findings in plain language. Clients receive prioritised recommendations to support informed property decisions.
Party Walls
We specialise in Party Wall etc. Act 1996 compliance, preparing notices, negotiating awards, and resolving disputes between building owners and adjoining properties. Our surveyors ensure legal requirements are met while minimising project delays, with expertise in complex boundary issues and structural modifications.
Expert Witness Reports
Our RICS-accredited experts prepare CPR35-compliant reports for property-related litigation, covering disrepair claims, party wall disputes, and service charge challenges. We provide clear technical analysis and courtroom testimony based on thorough property inspections and documentary evidence.
Schedules of Condition
We create detailed condition records before leases, renovations, or construction projects. These photographic and written records document existing defects to protect tenants and landlords from future dilapidation claims, often required for HS1 rail proximity developments.
Disabled Access Audits
Our audits evaluate properties against Equality Act 2010 requirements, identifying necessary adjustments for wheelchair access, visual/hearing impairments, and ambulant disabilities. We provide practical solutions balancing legal compliance with operational feasibility for commercial and public sector clients.
People
Steven Way
Founder & Chartered Surveyor
With over 25 years' experience, Steven established Collier Stevens in 1995. He holds RICS accreditation and serves as chair of the Kent Branch of the Pyramus and Thisbe Society, specialising in party wall matters and expert witness testimony.
Grahame Dowse
Chartered Surveyor
Fellow of RICS with specialist expertise in building defects and commercial property surveys. Grahame leads complex project management assignments across London and Kent, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards.
Chris Osborne
Chartered Surveyor
MRICS surveyor focusing on residential building surveys and leasehold dispute resolution. Chris has particular experience in assessing structural movement and providing expert evidence for property tribunal cases.
Questions
What building survey types do you offer?
We provide full building surveys, homebuyer reports, and specialist inspections for residential and commercial properties.
How do party wall notices work?
We help building owners serve legally compliant notices and negotiate awards under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Can you assess disabled access compliance?
Our auditors evaluate properties against Equality Act requirements and recommend reasonable accessibility adjustments.
Do you handle expert witness reports?
Yes, our RICS-accredited experts prepare CPR35-compliant reports for property disputes and legal proceedings.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across London, Kent, and the South East from offices in Chislehurst, Hythe, and Folkestone.
How to challenge unfair service charges?
We review works and documentation to prepare evidence for First Tier Property Tribunal disputes.
Reviews (5)
Chris Harris
Aug 29, 2021
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Excellent customer service, They went above and beyond to help us with a survey and letter to cover our boundary issues, even going as far as hand delivering a letter for us.
Sam Alldridge
May 31, 2021
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Collier Stevens completed a highly detailed and well laid out buildings survey for me. Given the extended timescales due to COVID restrictions, the turnaround time was good. I will be recommending CS to others.
Terry Sully
Dec 14, 2020
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I found Colliers a wholly professional concern My survey was to my complete satisfaction in a concise and informative format, easy to read and draw clear conclusions from. Yes I will definitely use their services again.
Samantha Clarke
Jan 07, 2018
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Steve Way is by far the most helpful and approachable surveyor I have dealt with. He provides an efficient and professional service and on receiving the report he is happy to discuss any aspects of it with you if needed. He is also happy to meet at the property for the last 15 minutes of the survey if there is something specific you'd like to discuss with him. I cannot recommend Collier Stevens enough!
Marilyn
Dec 27, 2017
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I will be recommending Collier Stevens to all my friends I have nothing but praise for their handling of my move . Their surveys have both ( my 1st choice of house was a disaster) been so thorough and easy to understand and anything I didn't was explained. Over the course of my move I have spoken to most of their staff who have been courteous and knowledgeable. I also feel that their fees are very reasonable given the level of service they offer .
