Business Details
19 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Building Surveyors in Nottingham
E-value8 UK (UK) has been providing expert building surveying services since 2007, combining nearly three decades of industry experience with a commitment to personal service. We specialise in resolving complex construction issues, including insurance claims for fire, flood, and subsidence damage, party wall disputes, and expert witness services for legal cases. Our team of chartered surveyors works closely with clients across the UK, prioritising transparency, innovation, and meticulous attention to detail.As members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, we uphold the highest professional standards. Our focus remains on delivering tailored solutions that protect clients' interests, whether managing large-scale insurance claims or advising on residential projects. We pride ourselves on demystifying technical construction matters and ensuring stress-free outcomes for property owners and businesses alike.
Services
Fire Damage
Flood Damage
Subsidence
Party Wall Services
Expert Witness
Defect Diagnosis
Contract Administration
Insurance Claims
Dispute Mediation
Building Surveying
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of construction industry experience
- Our team are chartered members of RICS and CIOB
- We specialise in insurance claims and dispute resolution
- We provide contract administration and project management
- We work with both public and private sector clients
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors
- Academy of Experts
What people say
Professional and thorough
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Stress-free process
Expertise and knowledge
Services
Fire Damage
We provide specialist support for fire damage insurance claims, offering expert assessment and negotiation services. Our chartered surveyors create detailed repair schedules and oversee reinstatement works to ensure full property recovery. With experience in both domestic and commercial cases, we handle claims from initial assessment through to final sign-off.
Flood Damage
Our flood damage specialists manage insurance claims for residential and commercial properties across the East Midlands and Yorkshire. We secure emergency funding, assess damage extent, and coordinate professional repairs. With expertise in drying techniques and restoration standards, we ensure properties are reinstated to pre-damage condition while protecting future insurability.
Subsidence
We diagnose subsidence causes including soil movement and leaking drains, providing expert reports for insurance claims. Our services cover crack analysis, repair specification, and contractor oversight. We help clients navigate complex insurance processes while ensuring structural integrity and long-term property value protection.
Party Wall Services
As members of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, we provide party wall awards and boundary dispute resolution. Our services include pre-construction advice, access license negotiation, and compliance monitoring. We ensure adherence to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 while protecting both building owners' and adjoining owners' interests.
Expert Witness
We prepare independent expert witness reports for construction disputes, covering cost analysis and workmanship standards. Our chartered surveyors provide court-compliant documentation and testimony, working with both building owners and contractors. With experience in major loss cases, we deliver clear, evidence-based assessments to resolve legal conflicts.
People
John Gillott
Director
John Gillott is a chartered building surveyor with extensive expertise in insurance claims and party wall matters. As director of E-value8 UK (UK), he combines technical knowledge with practical problem-solving to resolve complex construction issues. His client-focused approach has successfully managed numerous high-value claims.
Questions
What areas do you cover for insurance claims?
We operate nationwide but focus on Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Doncaster, Yorkshire, and the East Midlands. Our services extend to all UK locations for major loss cases.
How do you handle disputed insurance claims?
We assess damage, prepare detailed schedules, negotiate with insurers, and oversee repairs. Our expertise in challenging claim refusals has secured successful outcomes for many clients.
Are your services free for insurance policyholders?
Yes, our services are typically covered by your insurance company. Only in rare cases where loss adjusters refuse payment would you incur charges.
What party wall services do you provide?
We prepare party wall awards, negotiate access agreements, and resolve boundary disputes under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 for both domestic and commercial projects.
How quickly can you respond to emergencies?
We prioritise urgent cases and can usually respond immediately to fire, flood, or subsidence emergencies, securing emergency funding within days.
