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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 just wanted to thank you and Ian for making the survey process so quick and easy! Both myself and Terry are very impressed with and appreciative of the service provided. Many thanks Mrs S, West Bay ISVA HomeSurvey on detached bungalow in Bradpole

Mr Vicary surveyed two properties for us, and on both occasions provided a prompt and thorough service – on the second property going out within two days of being instructed and then phoning us on a Saturday morning to provide sufficiently detailed verbal feedback for us to proceed with negotiations whilst the written report…read more →

On enquiring at Ian Vicary's Bridport Office we learned that his Pg Dip ( Arch Cons) showed his interests in older properties. This attracted us as the house we wanted surveyed had no clear history of when built, changed and extended etc. His report not only advised on repairs needed…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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