Business Details
Chartered Building Surveyors in Farnborough
Established as a professional firm of Chartered Building Surveyors, we operate from Farnborough, Hampshire, serving both commercial and residential clients across Hampshire, Surrey, and along the M3 and A3 corridors into London. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), our practice prioritises transparency, accountability, and client satisfaction. With a focus on repeat business and referrals, we specialise in party wall matters, subsidence assessments, building works specification, and contract administration.Our team ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget through regular progress reviews and competitive pricing. We offer no-obligation consultations to address client needs, adhering to RICS ethical standards and maintaining professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Our expertise extends to conservation areas, listed buildings, and compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, ensuring tailored solutions for complex construction challenges.
Services
Party Wall Services
Building Works Specification
Subsidence Surveys
Insurance Perils Assessment
Defect Investigations
Contract Administration
Project Management
Conservation Areas Consultancy
Residential Surveys
CDM Compliance
Highlights and features
- We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for professional standards.
- Our team offers competitive pricing with regular project progress reviews.
- We specialise in complex party wall legislation and subsidence assessments.
- We adhere to CDM Regulations 2015 and conservation area compliance expertise.
- We provide no-obligation consultations for tailored construction solutions.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Services
Party Wall Services
We provide comprehensive party wall surveying under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, including notice preparation, dispute resolution, and award drafting. Our RICS-regulated expertise ensures compliance with legal obligations while minimising client risk. Services cover crane/scaffold licences, rights to light assessments, and access to neighbouring land agreements.
Subsidence Surveys
Specialist assessment of subsidence, landslip, and heave damage under building insurance policies. We investigate structural movement causes, prepare insurer reports, and manage claims for commercial and residential properties. Our RICS-accredited methodology ensures accurate diagnosis and cost-effective remediation strategies.
Building Works Specification
We specify and administer building works using NBS software, ensuring compliance with lease requirements and conservation area regulations. Our services include contract administration, cost control, and CDM 2015 compliance for projects ranging from small residential works to large developments.
Defect Investigations
We investigate defective workmanship, materials, and contract breaches, providing expert advice on remedial options. Our RICS-compliant reports assess compliance with building regulations, NHBC standards, and statutory frameworks to resolve disputes between clients and contractors.
Conservation Consultancy
Expert guidance for listed buildings and conservation areas, including planning applications and heritage compliance. We collaborate with local authorities to ensure sensitive restoration of historic brickwork, gauged work, and traditional construction methods while meeting modern regulatory standards.
People
James Byrne
Managing Director
James Byrne, BSc (Hons) MRICS, leads Eames Chartered Building Surveyors with expertise in party wall surveying, construction law, and insurance claims. A member of RICS, Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, and Society of Construction Law, he ensures compliance with ethical and professional standards.
Questions
What areas do Eames Chartered Building Surveyors cover for building surveying services?
We operate across Hampshire, Surrey, and along the M3 and A3 corridors into London, providing local expertise for commercial and residential projects.
Are Eames Chartered Building Surveyors regulated by professional institutions?
Yes, we are Chartered Building Surveyors regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring adherence to ethical and professional standards.
Can Eames Chartered Building Surveyors assist with party wall disputes?
We act as Party Wall Surveyor for building owners, adjoining owners, or agreed surveyors, managing notices, disputes, and compliance under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Do you handle insurance claims for subsidence?
Yes, we investigate subsidence, landslip, and heave claims, preparing detailed reports for insurers and advising on remediation strategies compliant with policy terms.
What building types do you specialise in?
We work on commercial and residential properties, including listed buildings, conservation areas, and new developments requiring contract administration and CDM compliance.
Can Eames Chartered Building Surveyors provide project management services?
We offer project management for building works, ensuring timely delivery, budget control, and compliance with planning and building regulations across all project sizes.
