Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Uckfield
Established in 1992, Lawson Queay has cultivated a reputation as a forward-thinking surveying firm, delivering tailored solutions across residential and commercial sectors. Our team of Chartered Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, and CDM Specialists combine over three decades of industry experience with ongoing professional development to ensure compliance with modern standards. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we maintain rigorous ethical and technical benchmarks while achieving ISO9001:2015 certification for quality management. Specialising in Employer's Agent roles, Party Wall agreements, and CDM compliance, we serve London and the Southeast from our Sussex headquarters.Our Investors in People Gold accreditation reflects our commitment to staff development and client-centric service delivery. With expertise spanning project management, development appraisals, and expert witness testimony, we prioritise timely, budget-conscious outcomes without compromising quality. Our multidisciplinary approach addresses complex challenges in education, healthcare, and emergency services sectors, supported by transparent communication and statutory compliance monitoring. This combination of technical excellence, regulatory knowledge, and client focus has earned trust from diverse clients seeking sustainable property solutions.
Services
Employer's Agent
Building Surveying
Project Management
CDM Services
Quantity Surveying
Party Wall
Expert Witness
Development Services
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of property surveying expertise since 1992
- ISO9001:2015 certified quality management systems
- RICS regulated for ethical and technical standards
- Tailored project management from feasibility to completion
- Multidisciplinary team covering all surveying disciplines
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001:2015
- Investors in People Gold
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Employer's Agent
We act as Employer's Agent, managing all aspects of your development from pre-contract planning through construction. Our role includes budget control, statutory compliance checks, and contractor performance monitoring. With extensive experience across commercial and domestic sectors, we ensure your project meets quality standards while adhering to timelines and financial constraints.
CDM Services
Our CDM specialists ensure compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 throughout your project lifecycle. We provide Principal Designer services, risk assessments, and statutory reporting to maintain safe working environments. This includes coordinating consultants and contractors to meet legal obligations while protecting your interests.
Party Wall Surveying
We handle all aspects of Party Wall Act 1996 compliance, including serving notices, preparing schedules of condition, and negotiating awards. Our expertise prevents conflicts through clear documentation of rights and responsibilities, ensuring legally sound agreements for structural alterations or boundary-related works.
Expert Witness Work
Our chartered surveyors provide expert witness testimony and advisory services for legal proceedings. We produce CPR35-compliant reports assessing building defects, contract disputes, and valuation matters. This includes impartial evidence presentation and technical guidance to support litigation outcomes.
Development Services
We offer comprehensive development advice covering viability appraisals, procurement strategies, and risk assessments. Our services include cost forecasting, compliance evaluations, and negotiation of development agreements to ensure informed decision-making throughout your project's lifecycle.
Questions
What surveying services do you offer?
We provide Employer's Agent services, Party Wall surveys, CDM compliance, building and quantity surveying, project management, and expert witness testimony.
Are you regulated by RICS?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors under their professional standards and ethical guidelines.
Do you work outside London?
We primarily serve London and the Southeast from our Uckfield office, covering Sussex and surrounding counties for most projects.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO9001:2015 certification for quality management and Investors in People Gold accreditation for staff development practices.
How do you handle project compliance?
Our CDM specialists ensure statutory compliance through regular reporting, risk assessments, and coordination of all project stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
Can you assist with party wall disputes?
Yes, we prepare party wall awards, serve notices, and negotiate agreements to resolve boundary-related construction disputes between adjoining owners.
