Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Birmingham & West Midlands
Established in 1989, Barnsley Bate has built a reputation as a trusted provider of chartered building surveying services. Our team combines decades of hands-on experience with membership in prestigious professional bodies, including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers. We deliver impartial, expert advice tailored to diverse property matters, serving commercial, industrial, ecclesiastical, and residential clients nationwide.Our small-company ethos ensures flexibility and personalized service, supported by robust professional indemnity insurance. From building surveys and party wall disputes to expert witness testimony, we prioritize client needs while maintaining the highest standards of technical expertise and ethical practice.
Services
Building Surveys
Party Wall Advice
Schedules of Condition
Dilapidation Inspections
Expert Witness Services
Boundary Dispute Resolution
Commercial Property Surveys
Residential Property Surveys
Health & Safety Assessments
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of chartered surveying expertise across all property types
- Our small-team approach ensures personalized service and rapid response times
- We operate nationwide with local knowledge of West Midlands and surrounding areas
- Our RICS and CABE accreditations guarantee adherence to industry best practices
- We provide comprehensive solutions from building surveys to expert legal testimony
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Chartered Association of Building Engineers
- Pyramus & Thisbe Club
Services
Building Surveys
Our comprehensive building surveys assess structural condition and repair needs for residential and commercial properties. Using RICS standards, we identify major defects and provide actionable recommendations. Clients receive detailed reports to inform purchase decisions or property management strategies.
Party Wall Advice
Specializing in Party Wall Act 1996 compliance, we act as surveyors for building owners and adjoining parties. Our services include boundary dispute resolution, award preparation, and compliance monitoring to ensure legal adherence during construction works.
Schedules of Condition
We create detailed schedules documenting property condition prior to lease commencement or adjacent works. These legally binding records protect landlords and tenants by establishing baseline condition assessments for future reference and liability limitation.
Expert Witness Services
Our chartered surveyors provide expert evidence in boundary disputes, building contract conflicts, and dilapidation claims. Following Civil Procedure Rules, we deliver impartial assessments and court-compliant documentation to support legal proceedings.
Dilapidation Inspections
We conduct thorough inspections to identify specific building defects and assess compliance with statutory standards. Our reports evaluate structural integrity, repair costs, and necessary remedial actions for both residential and commercial properties.
Questions
What areas do Barnsley Bate cover?
We operate nationwide with primary coverage in West Midlands, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Redditch, and Leicester.
Are Barnsley Bate RICS-accredited surveyors?
Yes, we are full members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and adhere to their professional standards.
What types of property surveys do you offer?
We provide building surveys, structural surveys, commercial property assessments, and residential condition reports.
Can you assist with party wall disputes?
Yes, we specialize in Party Wall Act 1996 compliance, acting as surveyors and providing dispute resolution services.
Reviews (5)
Mike James
Oct 16, 2021
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Called upon Ryan to provide an independent report on a party wall disagreement. A precise, factual independent report delivered with clarity and on time. Whilst it was a positive outcome the facts came out regardless of who won or lost. Excellent service
Chad Faulkner
Aug 19, 2021
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Unfortunately very disappointed with the overall service. I expressed this directly with Derek Bate and via my solicitors.
Derek was instructed with specific instructions as my partner and I are trying to ascertain the most likely root cause of an ongoing impact noise and reverberation issue. All of the points were not addressed and when asked to be addressed, it was followed up by a sarcastic and unhelpful email which contradicted everything discussed to date. To be completely transparent and fair, the communication and punctuality was spot on at the outset, however, once the "investigations
Derek was instructed with specific instructions as my partner and I are trying to ascertain the most likely root cause of an ongoing impact noise and reverberation issue. All of the points were not addressed and when asked to be addressed, it was followed up by a sarcastic and unhelpful email which contradicted everything discussed to date. To be completely transparent and fair, the communication and punctuality was spot on at the outset, however, once the "investigations
Jagpreet Dhadwal
Aug 03, 2021
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I sought out the Barnsley Bate office with urgent requirement for a schedule of condition survey to be conducted for my family business. Despite contacting in a rather desperate and stressful situation (due to sale of the franchise being dependant on punctual submission of the survey), Ryan Hannibal- law and his team were extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to help us meet the deadline. Ryan's professionalism and willingness to go out of his way to support our task was truly appreciated. His calm, methodical nature throughout the process kept us at ease and we would thoroughly recommend
Nick Ball
Jul 07, 2021
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We contacted Derek to resolve a long standing building concern. Derek is very experienced and knowledgeable. This came through loud and clear to me. Although not a huge issue, our problem needed further investigations to resolve. The contractors which Derek arranged for the necessary excavations were also very good. The work was completed quickly and the site left neat and tidy with wet concrete being the only clue that they had been.
Looking forward to getting the repair work done and a load off our minds.
Looking forward to getting the repair work done and a load off our minds.
Cda
Jan 23, 2021
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I contacted the Barnsley Bate office seeking advice regarding a party wall dispute. Ryan Hannibal- law answered the phone and immediately put me at ease and after a discussion offered to send the appropriate correspondence to my neighbour . During a very stressful time Ryan was always available via telephone or email to offer guidance. I cannot thank Ryan enough for his help and support and would highly recommend this firm to anyone.
