Wessex Surveyors conducts property surveys & valuations in Dorset, Somerset and Devon
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.
Wessex Surveyors produces Home Surveys, Building Surveys, 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, Trinity House, Dorset Police, the RSPB and the Salvation Army

Ian Vicary – with over 25 years of experience – 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
Recent Case Studies
Condensation in the roof void
Now that winter is here and temperatures are dropping, it is important to check your roof void for condensation. On a recent home survey at a relatively modern semi-detached house…
Could dogs be the future of Japanese knotweed detection?
The RFA who specialises in security, explosive detection and search dog training has successfully trained two dogs that can detect Japanese knotweed. These dogs have been provided to a UK…
Finlock Gutters
Finlock gutters were commonly used during the 1960s and are very much of their time and in most cases are now past their time as well. The gutter system was…
Japanese Knotweed
Whilst doing a survey of a property in Yeovil our surveyor noted that there was an established growth of injurious weeds, in particular Japanese knotweed. Japanese knotweed has become a…