Business Details
Expert Property Surveys and Valuations in Surrey
Established to transform traditional property surveying, Novello Chartered Surveyors Chartered Surveyors combines expertise with modern technology to deliver precise, client-focused services. Our RICS-qualified team prioritises personalised guidance, ensuring clients receive detailed reports and actionable advice tailored to their specific needs. With a commitment to excellence, we utilise advanced tools for thorough property assessments, maintaining open communication throughout transactions.Our approach focuses on quality over quantity, limiting client numbers to ensure dedicated attention. Recognised for reliability and professionalism, we serve residential and commercial clients across Surrey, London, and beyond, offering valuations, building surveys, and specialist party wall services. Our values of integrity, innovation, and client partnership underpin every project, establishing trust and long-term relationships.
Services
Building Surveys
Property Valuations
Leasehold Valuations
Party Wall Services
Commercial Surveys
Highlights and features
- Our RICS-qualified surveyors provide specialist expertise across all services
- We limit client numbers to ensure dedicated, personalised attention
- Advanced tools deliver thorough, accurate property assessments
- Direct access to your assigned surveyor throughout the process
- Proven reputation with recommendations from legal and property professionals
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Detailed reports
Efficient and professional
Highly recommended
Quick response
Expert advice
Services
Building Surveys
Our comprehensive building surveys examine all accessible areas of residential and commercial properties. Using advanced tools, we identify structural issues, defects, and maintenance needs, delivering detailed reports with clear recommendations. Tailored for buyers, sellers, and property investors, this service ensures informed decision-making.
Property Valuations
RICS-compliant valuations provide accurate property worth assessments for tax, sale, or purchase purposes. Covering capital gains, probate, and shared ownership scenarios, our reports combine market analysis with specialist expertise to ensure reliable, defensible valuations.
Leasehold Valuations
Specialist leasehold valuation services support lease extensions and collective enfranchisement. We advise freeholders and leaseholders on fair compensation, legal compliance, and negotiation strategies, simplifying complex statutory processes under the Leasehold Reform Act.
Party Wall Services
Expert party wall surveyors prepare notices, awards, and condition schedules for property alterations. Acting as impartial advisors, we facilitate neighbour agreements, prevent disputes, and ensure compliance with the Party Wall Act 1996 across London and Surrey.
Commercial Surveys
Tailored commercial building surveys assess offices, retail spaces, and industrial sites. Our RICS-qualified team identifies defects, reinstatement costs, and compliance issues, providing actionable insights for investors, landlords, and occupiers in major UK business hubs.
People
Dean Merryman
Managing Director
AssocRICS-qualified managing director with extensive residential surveying experience. Leads strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client involvement, combining technical expertise with business leadership to drive service excellence.
Simon Hubbard
Director of Surveying
AssocRICS surveyor specialising in residential valuations and building diagnostics. Oversees surveyor training and quality control, ensuring consistent delivery of detailed, client-focused reports within tight deadlines for time-sensitive transactions.
James Brook
Partner
FRICS-qualified valuation expert with specialist knowledge of tax-related property assessments. Provides expert witness testimony and complex valuation solutions for probate, capital gains, and matrimonial cases across southern England.
Jack Pye
Partner
FRICS surveyor focusing on commercial property assessments and reinstatement cost analyses. Advises corporate clients on insurance valuations and asset management strategies, combining technical rigour with commercial property market insights.
Matt Hillarby
Head of Party Wall Surveying
MFPWS-qualified party wall specialist managing boundary disputes and statutory compliance. Acts as agreed surveyor for complex London developments, ensuring legal adherence while minimising client disruption during property alterations.
Questions
What survey types do you offer for residential properties?
We provide RICS Homebuyer Reports for modern properties and detailed Building Surveys for older or unique homes, both including defect analysis and maintenance advice.
Are your surveyors RICS qualified?
All residential surveyors hold AssocRICS, MRICS, or FRICS status, with party wall specialists additionally qualified through the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors.
How quickly are survey reports delivered?
Most residential surveys are reported within 24-48 hours, with commercial assessments typically completed within 3-5 working days depending on complexity.
Do you handle commercial property surveys?
Yes, our commercial team provides condition surveys, reinstatement cost assessments, and lease advisory services for offices, retail units, and industrial premises nationwide.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Surrey, London, Hampshire, and Yorkshire, with surveyors available for nationwide commercial projects and specialist valuations.
