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RICS Chartered Surveyors covering residential, commercial and rural property matters across the Wessex Region

Wessex Surveyors is a truly independent firm of Chartered Surveyors, with vast experience and local knowledge, which prides itself on providing a quality service in accordance with the ISVA (Independent Surveyors and Valuers Association) Charter.

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Wessex Surveyors produces Home Surveys Level 2, Building Surveys Level 3, Defect Reports, Snagging Lists, Valuations, property dispute resolutions, rural land management, expert witness reports and compulsory purchase and compensation negotiations.

The majority of our clients are private individuals but we also carry out work for Aster, Hastoe, Guinness Partnership, the Forestry Commission, the National Trust, Trinity House, Dorset Police, the RSPB and the Salvation Army

Ian Vicary head

Ian Vicary – fully RICS qualified and with over 25 years of experience Ian is regarded as an expert in his field.

Why choose Wessex Surveyors?

We offer:

  • Independent, impartial property advice
  • Energetic, caring and quality service
  • Reliable expertise, with over 25 years experience in property matters
  • A balanced, comprehensive opinion
  • Integrity, completely uninfluenced by any other organisation or person
  • We are able to guide clients towards reputable contractors in the area but DO NOT charge referral fees

Testimonials

A high proportion of our clients are returning customers

Thank you very much for emailing the report to me promptly on Saturday. Also for letting me know this property is a better investment than the previous one. Having now read the report I will be following up on the points you have highlighted for mine or my solicitor’s attention.…read more

The recently provided survey report was efficiently arranged, promptly inspected and issued. The content of the report was clear and concise. Better still, Ian made himself available to discuss any concerns in more detail, which dare I say it, is a rare occurrence these days in the provision of professional…read more

Really professional and personal service - happy to recommend. Ian spent some considerable time discussing options with me, and gave me some useful as advice and referrals. Went above and beyond. Thanks Ms A, Weymouth L3 Building Survey on period terraced house in Weymouth

Recent Case Studies

Artificial Ground / Made Land

Artificial ground, also known as made land is an area which has been previously excavated (worked ground) and subsequently been partially or wholly back filled. Building on artificial land can…

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Cob Houses

A significant contribution to the character of the West Country including Dorset are the commonly seen cob walled buildings. The oldest example in Dorset of a cob house dates back…

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Differential movement/ settlement

Settlement of buildings. All buildings move to some extent and for a variety of reasons. During and after the building construction, settlement (akin to movement) of the foundation structure is…

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Flying Freeholds

A flying freehold is when part one property either overhangs or lies beneath another property. There are a number of different types of flying freehold, such as: a semi-detached or…

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