Business Details
Expert Property Surveys in Taunton
Stilings Chartered Surveyors Chartered Surveyors brings over 160 years of expertise to residential and commercial property assessments. Our director, Tim Pywell, qualified in 1984 and has extensive experience inspecting properties across Somerset and surrounding areas. We provide clear, actionable advice on property condition, maintenance, and repair expectations for buildings of all ages. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we combine deep local knowledge with professional rigour to support informed property decisions. Our services span valuations, intermediate surveys, comprehensive building surveys, and rebuilding cost assessments.We also offer guidance on property alterations, extensions, and remedial works. With offices in Taunton and Bridgwater, we serve clients purchasing single plots to large-scale development sites. Our commitment to transparency ensures clients receive honest evaluations of structural integrity and potential costs. We prioritise client education, helping non-experts identify building faults and necessary repairs. With a legacy of trust and technical excellence, we remain a cornerstone of property advisory services in the region.
Services
Valuations
Intermediate Surveys
Building Surveys
Rebuilding Cost Assessment
Residential Design Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 160 years of combined experience in property assessments.
- Our team is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
- We provide clear, actionable advice on property condition and repairs.
- Our local knowledge spans Somerset and surrounding areas.
- We specialise in both residential and commercial property evaluations.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Unrivalled expertise
Clear advice
Local knowledge
Thorough reports
Trustworthy service
Services
Building Surveys
Our comprehensive building surveys assess structural integrity and identify defects. We evaluate all accessible areas, providing detailed reports on repair needs and maintenance costs. Tailored for older or unique properties, this service ensures informed investment decisions.
Valuations
RICS-compliant valuations determine accurate market values for residential and commercial properties. We consider location, condition, and market trends to support mortgage applications, sales, or legal matters with defensible assessments.
Intermediate Surveys
Intermediate surveys offer balanced property condition assessments. We highlight significant defects requiring further investigation while providing cost estimates for essential repairs, ideal for standard residential transactions.
Rebuilding Cost Assessment
We calculate precise rebuilding costs for insurance purposes, factoring in construction materials, property size, and location. This ensures adequate coverage while avoiding over-insurance for residential and commercial buildings.
Residential Design Services
Our design services cover property alterations, extensions, and renovations. We provide technical drawings, planning advice, and project management to enhance residential spaces while maintaining structural integrity.
People
Tim Pywell
Principal Surveyor
Qualified in 1984, Tim Pywell leads with decades of Somerset property expertise. He specialises in residential and commercial surveys, offering clear guidance on building defects and remedial solutions.
Questions
What types of property surveys do you offer?
We provide valuations, intermediate surveys, full building surveys, and rebuilding cost assessments for residential and commercial properties.
Are your surveyors RICS-registered?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, ensuring professional standards and technical excellence.
How do you handle property defect reports?
Our reports detail identified defects, repair recommendations, and cost estimates, prioritising clarity for non-expert property buyers.
Can you assist with property extensions?
Yes, we offer residential design services including extensions, alterations, and planning guidance for home improvement projects.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Somerset with offices in Taunton and Bridgwater, serving clients from single plots to large development sites.
Reviews (4)
James Egan
May 01, 2021
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We asked Tim at Stilings to carry out a full building survey on a property that we intended to buy in the Bridgwater area, we knew it had issues but nothing quite as serious as it had! Tim really has your best interests at heart and keeps you up to date with everything through out always with a quick response. In the end we decided to pull out and I thank Tim for his expert advice. He has most probably saved us from buying a money pit.
100% reccomend.
100% reccomend.
Kathy Jean Parker
Oct 01, 2020
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We asked Stilings to carry out a full Building Survey of a house we were intending to buy. The report was extremely thorough and included many supporting photographs. Tim was very helpful by talking us through some of the more significant findings and providing guidance on the actions that would need to be taken should we choose to proceed with the purchase. This information enabled us to make an informed decision. We will definitely ask Tim to inspect any future property that we are interested in before completing a purchase.
Hepzibah Woolf
Sep 16, 2020
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Tim has been a life saver for us buying our first house! We avoided buying two houses littered with problems thanks to his expertise, saving us money in the long run. His reports are comprehensive and he explains his findings so clearly and thoroughly. I couldn't recommend Stilings Surveyors enough and thank you to Tim for helping us so much!
Rob Davis
Jul 18, 2020
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Spoke to Tim over the phone for a half hour regarding a homebuyers survey. Unfortunately he had surveyed the property before so was unable to do a survey on the one we were looking into (due to conflict of interest) but was so incredibly helpful and thorough with the property we were looking at and raised several concerns we hadn't been aware of. Extremelly useful, can't recommend enough.
