David Bullen

Business Details

13 Years

experience

Award-Winning Architectural Design & Building Surveyors in Norwich

Established in 2013, David Bullen Limited has built a reputation for excellence in architectural design and building surveying across Norfolk and north Suffolk. Our team of RICS chartered surveyors and architectural technologists brings over 30 years of combined expertise to residential, commercial, and industrial projects. We specialise in new builds, barn conversions, extensions, and comprehensive surveying services, including Home Survey Reports, dilapidation assessments, and Land Registry-compliant plans.

Our CML-certified structural guarantees and latent defects warranties ensure properties meet mortgage requirements, while our family-run ethos prioritises client satisfaction. With a focus on impartial advice and technical precision, we support clients from initial concept to project completion, offering tailored solutions for both listed and modern properties.

Services

Architectural Design Building Surveying CML Certification Land Registry Plans Dilapidation Reports

Details

Year established: 2013

Highlights and features

Over 30 years of local surveying expertise in Norfolk and north Suffolk
RICS chartered surveyors ensure adherence to industry standards
Integrated architectural and surveying services under one roof
Specialists in Land Registry-compliant plans and property certifications
Family-run business with a client-first philosophy

Associations and certifications

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

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Services

Architectural Design

Award-winning architectural design for new builds, extensions, and conversions across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our team delivers innovative solutions from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and client-specific needs while maintaining aesthetic and functional excellence.

Building Surveying

Comprehensive building surveying services including Home Survey Reports, full structural assessments, and defect diagnosis. Our RICS chartered surveyors provide detailed evaluations of residential and commercial properties, identifying critical issues and offering practical remediation advice tailored to client requirements.

CML Certification

CML-compliant structural guarantees (6 years) and latent defects warranties (10 years) for new builds. These certifications ensure mortgageability by verifying structural integrity through staged inspections, meeting lenders' requirements while providing long-term protection against major construction defects.

Land Registry Plans

Creation of Land Registry-compliant plans through site inspections and precise surveys. We assist with property registration, boundary disputes, and transfer processes, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory standards while delivering accurate, legally compliant documentation for seamless registration.

Dilapidation Reports

Detailed dilapidation reports for commercial and industrial properties, documenting pre-existing conditions and potential liabilities. These assessments help clients understand repair obligations, negotiate lease terms, and mitigate future disputes through impartial, evidence-based evaluations conducted by RICS-certified professionals.

People

David Bullen

Executive Director

Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with over 30 years' experience in Norfolk surveying, specialising in building assessments and certifications.

Ben Bullen

Managing Director

Joined the business in 2015 to expand architectural design services, bringing modern design expertise to complement traditional surveying operations.

Grant Scott

Chartered Surveyor

MRICS chartered surveyor with specialist knowledge in residential and commercial property assessments, defect diagnosis, and Land Registry compliance.

Questions

What architectural services do you offer?

We provide award-winning architectural design for new builds, extensions, and conversions across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

What is CML certification and why is it needed?

CML certification ensures new builds meet mortgage lenders' requirements via structural guarantees (6 years) or latent defects warranties (10 years).

Do you handle Land Registry plan requirements?

Yes, we create compliant Land Registry plans following site inspections and precise surveys for property registration or boundary disputes.

What surveying services are available for commercial properties?

We offer schedules of condition, dilapidation reports, party wall awards, and defect diagnosis for commercial and industrial buildings.

Are your surveyors qualified?

All surveyors are RICS chartered professionals with expertise in residential and commercial property assessments.

Reviews (5)

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Stuart Reynolds

Mar 04, 2021 Report

Cracking bunch of people.
Delivering a good service, and continue to do so throughout this pandemic, making my house build easier.

Adrian Summons

Nov 30, 2020 Report

David Bullen have provided an extremely efficient and proficient service. I will continue to use their service going forward on future developments

Peter Cutting

Jul 07, 2020 Report

Thanks Ben to yourself and your colleagues for the work carried out on the application for our latest project. Despite the complex / controversial nature of the application a successful outcome was achieved within a timescale which we were grateful for.
Regards
Peter

Paula Pearce

Jun 24, 2020 Report

We have recently had a property surveyed by David Bullen Limited. The survey was comperehensive, easy to understand and navigate. Throughout the repot explained what exactly was the scope of the survey, where the survey was restricted for reasons such as difficult access because of fixtures and fittings. Attention was drawn to problems that might not have been detected on the day, for example because it was a dry day any potential problems caused by rain would not have been detectable. Recommendations were made, with a clear indication whether attention was urgently needed and areas that should

Esther

May 23, 2020 Report

Very prompt and professional responses. We greatly appreciated the run down phone call following our survey to discuss the main points, and the survey itself was very thorough and helpful. Would absolutely recommend.