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38 Years
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Emergency
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Chartered Building Surveyors in Bromley & Margate
Established in 1988, Dobson & Poole is a RICS-qualified firm of chartered building surveyors based in Bromley and Margate, Kent. With over 90 years of combined industry experience, we deliver a comprehensive range of professional services, including building surveys, valuation surveys, party wall matters, dilapidations, expert witness testimony, and contract administration. Our team prioritises independent, personalised service, catering to clients from major banks and commercial institutions to local authorities, property companies, solicitors, and private individuals. We specialise in fire, flood, and subsidence repairs, offering repair specifications, project supervision, and insurance claim negotiations.Our commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected in our electronic report issuance. Operating from our Bromley office since 2008, we maintain a reputation for technical expertise, clear communication, and client-focused solutions. Our directors, Martin Dobson, Steve Laurie, and Deren Huseyin, are all RICS-registered valuers with decades of experience. We adhere to strict professional standards, ensuring transparency, reliability, and compliance with evolving industry regulations. Our services extend across London, Thanet, and much of the South East of England, supporting both residential and commercial property needs.
Services
Building Surveys
Valuation Surveys
Party Wall Matters
Dilapidations
Expert Witness
Repair and Maintenance Advice
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer over 90 years of combined industry experience in building surveying.
- Our services are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- We provide personalised, client-focused advice for residential and commercial properties.
- Our team handles complex cases including fire, flood, and subsidence repairs.
- We prioritise environmental responsibility by issuing all reports electronically.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Extremely professional service
Thorough and detailed reports
Quick turnaround times
Excellent local market knowledge
Friendly and helpful staff
Services
Building Surveys
Our building surveys provide comprehensive inspections for residential and commercial properties, identifying structural defects and recommending remedial works. We cater to pre-1925 buildings, listed properties, and those requiring extensions or alterations. Clients receive detailed reports outlining construction techniques, material quality, and potential risks, ensuring informed decision-making for property purchases or renovations.
Valuation Surveys
Valuation surveys determine a property's market value for mortgage lending, tax purposes, or sales transactions. Conducted by RICS-registered valuers, our assessments consider local market conditions, property condition, and comparable sales data. Reports are concise yet thorough, providing banks, building societies, and private clients with reliable valuations to secure financing or negotiate fair prices.
Party Wall Matters
We advise on compliance with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 for property owners undertaking shared wall modifications or excavations near neighbouring properties. Our services include serving notices, resolving disputes, and drafting legally binding awards. Clients benefit from our expertise in balancing development rights with adjoining owners' protections, ensuring projects proceed smoothly within statutory frameworks.
Dilapidations
Our dilapidations services assist landlords and tenants with repairing covenant disputes under commercial and residential leases. We prepare and challenge schedules of dilapidations, negotiate settlements, and act as expert witnesses in court proceedings. Clients receive strategic guidance to resolve claims efficiently while minimising financial exposure through precise cost apportionment and regulatory compliance.
Expert Witness
As expert witnesses, we provide court-compliant reports and testimony for building-related disputes under CPR Part 35. Our RICS-accredited surveyors analyse construction defects, contractual breaches, and valuation disagreements. Clients gain access to technically rigorous evidence presented in accessible language, supporting legal teams with credible opinions that withstand cross-examination in property litigation cases.
People
Martin Dobson
Director
Martin Dobson is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB). With decades of experience in building surveying, he specialises in property valuations, dilapidations, and party wall matters. His leadership ensures adherence to RICS standards while maintaining a client-centric approach to complex surveying challenges.
Steve Laurie
Director
Steve Laurie holds FRICS status and is a RICS-registered valuer with extensive expertise in commercial property assessments. He oversees valuation surveys and dilapidations claims, combining technical precision with practical dispute resolution skills. His career spans over three decades of delivering surveying services to institutional clients and private property owners.
Deren Huseyin
Director
Deren Huseyin, a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), joined the firm in 2018. He specialises in residential building surveys, party wall arrangements, and expert witness testimony. Known for his thoroughness and client communication, he brings modern surveying techniques to traditional practices while maintaining rigorous professional standards.
Questions
What survey types do you offer for residential properties?
We provide building surveys, valuation surveys, and party wall advice for residential properties, including pre-purchase inspections and renovation planning.
Are your surveyors RICS accredited?
Yes, all our directors are RICS-registered valuers, and our firm operates under RICS regulatory standards for all surveying services.
Do you handle commercial property dilapidations claims?
We act for both landlords and tenants in commercial dilapidations claims, preparing schedules, negotiating settlements, and providing expert witness support when required.
Can you assist with emergency property repairs?
Yes, we manage fire, flood, and subsidence repairs, including insurance claim negotiations and supervised restoration to original property conditions.
How quickly do you deliver survey reports?
Most residential survey reports are completed within days of inspection, with urgent requests accommodated where possible without compromising thoroughness.
Reviews (4)
Urge
Apr 30, 2021
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You absolutely won't get a more professional yet friendly service anywhere. Very genuine down to earth people.
Ozen Hussein
Nov 20, 2020
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Deren has always provided excellent service. When we bought our first home, we used Deren to conduct our survey. He was very thorough in his report with a very quick turn around. We recently also reached out to him to inspect some internal alterations we are planning. Deren was very professional. Thanks a lot for your help. I'm sure we will be back soon :)
Jemma Fairbrass
Oct 28, 2019
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Deren was extremely helpful and talked through our survey in detail. They were always very quick to respond to queries.
Kirsty Gillmore
Aug 01, 2019
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Deren provided a personalised and professional service, and made us feel valued as customers. He has a very high level of knowledge and expertise, and is passionate and keen to help which is refreshing to see these days! The admin staff are also very polite and friendly. I would highly recommend Dobson & Poole to anyone looking for a high-end surveying service.
