Question 1

What's the process of appointing or instructing Smart Surveyor?

Accepted Answer

We have a very simple and organised way of appointing or instructing us.

Step 1 - email us for a fee quotation.
We'll normally need to know your name and the address of the property that we will be dealing with (and if it is a dispute who else is involved).

Step 2 - we'll send to you with a no obligation fee quote.
We'll include a copy of the terms of the instruction (the contract)
We'll give you a unique quote reference number.
We'll give you a link to our on-line instruction form.

Step 3 - in your own time, fill in the instruction form.
Complete our on-line instruction form, using your unique quote reference number.
Hit submit.
You'll get an automated submission confirmation.

Step 4 - we'll check that we've got everything needed, then email you a link to book an appointment for the Surveyor to visit.
You can browse through all our availablity from within the next few days, up-to 3 months ahead (some instuctions might have different availability windows).

Step 5 - next we'll visit at the date and time you selected, and then follow-up with our report.

Easy!

Question 2

Is Smart Surveyor Regulated by RICS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our firm has been registered with RICS since 2003; and Mark Pearce is also registered as a Chartered Surveyor, having been elected a Member of RICS since 1998.

The RICS set out the the Professional Standards, including  the Codes of Conduct, that Regulated Surveying firms and individual Members must follow.

RICS stands for The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Question 3

Is Smart Surveyor the same as PBSC - Chartered Surveyors and Pearce Building Surveying & Consultancy Ltd?

Accepted Answer

Simple answer, yes.

Mostly you will see us using our modern trading name of Smart Surveyor.

Pearce Building Surveying & Consultancy Ltd is our legally registered name at Companies House.  We have the Registered Company No. 4826710.

'PBSC' and 'PBSC - Chartered Surveyors' were the trading names we used between 2003 until the early 2020s; they can still be seen sometimes in documents, particularly for long, on-going cases.

Question 4

Do you give free fee quotations for Initial Appraisal Reports, without any obligation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for most Initial Appraisal reports we can offer a fixed-cost fee quotation.  We don't charge for quotes and there is no obligation on you to accept the quote.

Question 5

Do you have more specific FAQs for the roles you provide or the services you offer?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Please check our dedicated FAQs pages forBoundaries (currently being updated)Land Registry Plans (currently being updated)Party Wall Matters (currently being updated)Building Defects  (currently being updated)Housing Disrepair (currently being updated)Chartered Surveyor (currently being updated)Party Wall Surveyor (currently being updated)Accredited Mediator (currently being updated)Expert Witness (currently being updated)

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Question 6

Do you have any more FAQs coming soon?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  We are currently updating our FAQs.

If we can explain construction terms... we're just waiting for the finishing touches!

If we've not got your question published yet with an answer, you can always email us.

Question 7

Q: What types of surveying services does Smart Surveyor provide, and how can they assist in resolving boundary disputes and building defects?

Accepted Answer

A: Smart Surveyor offers specialist surveying services including expert witness support and mediation, specifically addressing boundary disputes, party wall surveying, housing disrepair, and building defects. By combining technical expertise with professional mediation, Smart Surveyor helps clients clearly establish property boundaries, assess structural defects, and resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. Their comprehensive approach ensures accurate reporting and expert guidance tailored to each client’s situation, making them a trusted partner for homeowners, developers, and legal professionals seeking reliable and impartial surveying solutions.See also FAQs fo Boundaries, Land Registry Plans, Party Walls and Near-by Excavations, Building Defects, and  Housing Disrepair.

Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs

Scroll Down this page for General FAQs
about Smart Surveyor and being a Chartered Surveyor

or follow one of these links for something a little more specific

Property Boundaries

Land Registry Plans

Party Walls &
Near-by
Excavations

Building
Defects

Housing Disrepair

General

What's the process of appointing or instructing Smart Surveyor?

Is Smart Surveyor Regulated by RICS?

Is Smart Surveyor the same as PBSC - Chartered Surveyors and Pearce Building Surveying & Consultancy Ltd?

Do you give free fee quotations for Initial Appraisal Reports, without any obligation?

Do you have more specific FAQs for the roles you provide or the services you offer?

Do you have any more FAQs coming soon?

Q: What types of surveying services does Smart Surveyor provide, and how can they assist in resolving boundary disputes and building defects?

Professional Memberships

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Scroll Down this page for General FAQs about Smart Surveyor and being a Chartered Surveyor

or follow one of these links for something a little more specific

Property Boundaries

Land Registry Plans

Party Walls & Near-by Excavations

Building Defects

Housing Disrepair

General

What's the process of appointing or instructing Smart Surveyor?

Is Smart Surveyor Regulated by RICS?

Is Smart Surveyor the same as PBSC - Chartered Surveyors and Pearce Building Surveying & Consultancy Ltd?

Do you give free fee quotations for Initial Appraisal Reports, without any obligation?

Do you have more specific FAQs for the roles you provide or the services you offer?

Do you have any more FAQs coming soon?

Q: What types of surveying services does Smart Surveyor provide, and how can they assist in resolving boundary disputes and building defects?

Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs

Scroll Down this page for General FAQs
about Smart Surveyor and being a Chartered Surveyor

Party Walls &
Near-by
Excavations

Building
Defects