Business Details
27 Years
experience
Independent Chartered Surveyors in Dorking
Established in 1999, BPS Dorking has grown into a leading Chartered Surveying practice dedicated exclusively to advising public sector clients. Our team combines extensive prior experience with a commitment to delivering impartial, high-quality property advice tailored to client needs. Specialising in the public sector allows us to provide genuinely independent guidance, free from conflicts of interest associated with developer instructions. Over the past three years, we have handled over 600 instructions with a combined development value exceeding several billion pounds, serving approximately 75 local authorities across the UK. Our approach emphasises collaboration, ensuring our services align with clients' specific requirements and timelines.We prioritise clarity in all communications, producing reports written in plain English accessible to all stakeholders. Understanding the pressures faced by public sector clients, we adopt a pragmatic yet policy-compliant stance in submissions and negotiations. This philosophy is evidenced by our high rate of repeat instructions and long-standing client relationships, many spanning decades. Our reputation remains our foremost asset, meticulously maintained through consistent delivery of value-driven solutions.
Services
Viability Reviews
Planning Policy
Valuation Services
Expert Witness
Property Disposals
Asset Management
CIL Advice
Dispute Resolution
Training Services
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We specialise exclusively in public sector surveying to maintain complete independence from developer interests
- Our team has handled over 600 public sector instructions valued at several billion pounds in three years
- We provide complimentary training to public sector members and officers as part of our service package
- Our reports are written in plain English ensuring accessibility for all stakeholders
- We maintain long-term relationships with approximately 75 UK local authorities through consistent delivery
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Viability Reviews
Our viability reviews provide comprehensive financial analysis for development projects, focusing on affordable housing and public house sustainability. We assess development feasibility considering planning policies and market conditions. Our reports help public sector clients make informed decisions about potential schemes.
Planning Policy
We offer expert guidance on planning policy and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) requirements. Our specialists interpret complex regulations to help clients navigate the planning process. This service ensures compliance while maximising development potential within statutory frameworks.
Valuation Services
Our RICS-accredited valuers provide accurate property assessments for public sector assets. We deliver transparent valuations that support decision-making for disposals, acquisitions, and asset management strategies. All reports meet professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Expert Witness
We provide expert witness testimony during planning appeals and public inquiries. Our evidence-based submissions support clients in contested cases. With experience at major inquiries, we present complex technical information clearly and authoritatively.
Property Disposals
Our disposal service maximises value from public sector property sales. We manage the entire process from marketing to completion, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. We help clients achieve best value while maintaining transparency throughout the sales process.
Questions
What areas do BPS Surveyors cover?
We work with public sector clients across the UK, including London, Surrey, and major urban centres. Our experience spans local authorities nationwide.
Do you offer training for public sector professionals?
Yes, we provide complimentary training sessions for council members and officers as part of our service package.
What makes BPS different from other surveying firms?
We specialise exclusively in public sector work, ensuring complete independence from developer interests and conflicts of interest.
Can you handle complex planning appeals?
Our team regularly represents clients at planning appeals and public inquiries, with extensive experience in contested cases.
How many public sector clients do you work with?
We currently serve approximately 75 local authorities across the UK, maintaining many long-term relationships.
What types of property valuations do you provide?
We offer valuations for residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties, supporting asset management and disposal decisions.
