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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.

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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
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Testimonials

A high proportion of our clients are returning customers

I was very pleased with the survey and the service provided.  The survey report itself was very comprehensive, easy to understand and it was provided promptly.   It was also very detailed and the photos helped too.  There was nothing that would have prevented me purchasing the property so thank…read more →

I would like to thank you for the professional and excellent service that you offered to us recently. The report requested was carried out by Mr Vickery very quickly and a very comprehensive report received by email to myself and my Solicitor the following day. I would definitely use your…read more →

Mrs F said that the Building Survey report was very thorough with lots of extra information, for instance about thatch, cob wall construction etc.  The client had had many survey reports over the years but felt that this one was the most informative. Mrs F Level 3 Building Survey on…read more →

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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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