Business Details
10 Years
experience
Expert Building Surveyors in Devon
Established in 2016, Jarman Ward is an independent firm of chartered building surveyors, construction consultants, and project managers. Our directors, Richard Jarman and Andrew Ward, bring over 30 years of combined industry experience, offering expert consultancy services across the South West and throughout the UK. We prioritise tailored solutions, combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach to meet diverse client needs. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we adhere to rigorous ethical standards, ensuring transparency and professionalism in all projects.Our services span building conservation, CDM regulations, commercial surveys, and programme management, serving clients from multi-academy trusts to residential homeowners. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, forward-thinking solutions while maintaining the flexibility and personal touch of a small practice. Our repeat business and client testimonials reflect our commitment to exceeding expectations through strategic advice and technical excellence.
Services
Building Conservation
CDM Regulations
Commercial Building Surveys
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Construction Project Management
Dilapidations
Party Wall Surveyor
Programme Management
Residential Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined experience in building surveying and construction consultancy.
- Our RICS-regulated services ensure adherence to industry-leading standards and ethics.
- We provide tailored solutions for commercial, education, and residential sectors nationwide.
- Our small practice structure enables direct access to chartered professionals at all times.
- We deliver proactive programme management with a focus on cost, time, and quality control.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and friendly
Clear information
Innovative solutions
Exceeded expectations
Services
Commercial Building Surveys
Our Commercial Building Surveys provide comprehensive assessments of property condition, identifying defects and maintenance requirements. We deliver detailed reports with actionable recommendations, helping clients make informed decisions about acquisitions, refurbishments, or ongoing management. Our RICS-regulated surveys ensure compliance with industry standards while offering cost-effective solutions for commercial property portfolios.
CDM Regulations
We offer expert guidance on Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 compliance, acting as Principal Designer or Advisor. Our services include risk assessments, health and safety planning, and coordination between stakeholders to ensure safe project delivery. With extensive experience in both commercial and domestic sectors, we help clients meet legal obligations while maintaining project efficiency.
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Our Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) services create long-term maintenance strategies to reduce reactive costs and extend building lifespans. We produce detailed schedules with cost projections over 10-year periods, enabling effective budgeting. This proactive approach helps commercial clients maintain asset value while minimising unexpected repair expenses.
Building Conservation
Specialising in listed building conservation, we provide condition surveys, defect diagnosis, and conservation-compliant solutions. Our team works closely with heritage officers to preserve architectural significance while addressing modern usage requirements. Services include Listed Building Consent applications and specification of traditional materials for historic properties.
Construction Project Management
We manage construction projects from inception to completion, acting as lead consultant and coordinating all stakeholders. Our services cover procurement, contract administration, and risk management across JCT and NEC contracts. With experience in education, commercial, and residential sectors, we ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality targets while maintaining RICS-regulated standards.
People
Richard Jarman
Director
With over 15 years of experience, Richard specialises in building surveying and project management. He focuses on delivering tailored solutions for education and commercial clients while maintaining RICS compliance.
Andrew Ward
Director
Andrew brings extensive expertise in construction consultancy and building conservation. He manages complex projects across the UK, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction through collaborative approaches.
Questions
Are you regulated by RICS?
Yes, Jarman Ward is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring adherence to strict professional and ethical standards.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Devon, we provide building surveying and construction consultancy services across the South West and throughout the UK.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work across commercial, education, and residential sectors, with particular expertise in listed building conservation and school infrastructure projects.
Can you help with dilapidations claims?
Yes, we prepare schedules of condition, assess liability, and negotiate settlements for dilapidations claims, helping both landlords and tenants understand their obligations.
Do you offer party wall surveying?
Yes, we provide party wall surveyor services to ensure compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, protecting your interests during construction projects.
How do you handle project management?
We act as lead consultants, managing contracts, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring projects meet time, cost, and quality requirements using RICS-approved methodologies.
Reviews (1)
Adam Kingswood
Dec 06, 2017
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A professional and efficient surveying business, with thorough reports and overall been very happy with the service provided by Jarman Ward.
