Business Details
Chartered Building Surveyors in Newcastle upon Tyne
Established over six decades ago, Wakefields Chartered Surveyors Chartered Building Surveyors has developed into a trusted partnership offering expert property advice across North East England. Our team of RICS-accredited professionals specialises in residential and commercial surveys, architectural design, and complex property matters including party wall disputes and dilapidations. With extensive experience in heritage buildings and modern developments alike, we combine technical expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver tailored solutions. Our services extend to boundary disputes, planned maintenance programmes, and defect analysis, supported by digital surveying technologies.As a practice rooted in Newcastle upon Tyne, we maintain deep local knowledge while serving clients throughout Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham. Our partners bring diverse specialisms including contract administration, expert witness testimony, and sustainable building practices. Committed to professional excellence, we prioritise clear communication and practical guidance to ensure clients receive both value and clarity. This dedication to service quality has sustained our reputation through generations of property owners and developers.
Services
Residential Surveys
Commercial Building Surveys
Party Wall Advice
Dilapidations Assessments
Measured Surveys
Topographical Surveys
Architectural Design
Heritage Visualisation
Boundary Disputes
Defect Diagnosis
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of RICS-regulated building surveying expertise
- Our team includes specialist partners in heritage buildings and expert witness testimony
- We provide digital survey reports for client convenience
- Our partners hold Fellowships and industry awards recognising technical excellence
- We combine local North East market knowledge with national standards
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Residential Surveys
Our RICS Homebuyers Reports and Building Surveys provide comprehensive property condition assessments for residential properties. Chartered Surveyors evaluate structural integrity, identify defects, and provide valuation insights. Digital reporting ensures timely delivery of detailed findings to support informed property decisions.
Party Wall Advice
Specialist guidance through party wall legislation and dispute resolution. We prepare schedules of condition, negotiate awards, and represent both building owners and adjoining property interests. Our RICS-compliant advice minimises legal risks during construction projects affecting shared boundaries.
Measured Surveys
Precise dimensional surveys using digital technologies to create accurate floor plans, elevations, and 3D models. Our surveys support architectural projects, property management, and development schemes across residential, commercial, and heritage buildings throughout North East England.
Dilapidations Assessments
Detailed evaluations of property condition for lease terminations or refurbishment planning. We prepare schedules of dilapidations, cost estimates, and negotiation support. Our RICS-regulated assessments ensure compliance with contractual obligations while maintaining commercial property value.
Heritage Visualisation
Digital reconstruction of historic buildings using measured survey data and archival research. This service supports conservation applications, restoration projects, and heritage interpretation. Our team combines traditional surveying skills with modern visualisation tools for accurate historical representation.
People
Mark Watson
Partner
Chartered Building Surveyor with expertise in building pathology and contract administration. Specialises in residential and commercial surveys across diverse property types. Holds RICS Valuer registration and leads planned maintenance programmes.
Andrew Lorimer
Partner
RICS Chartered Surveyor specialising in architectural design and boundary disputes. Provides expert defect analysis and dilapidations advice. Experienced in construction contract administration and heritage property matters across North East England.
Heather Butterfield
Partner
Specialist in defect analysis and dilapidations. Experienced expert witness with focus on acquisition surveys and planned maintenance programmes. Developed extensive client relationships through detailed technical reporting and strategic property advice.
Sam Nicholson
Partner
Chartered Building Surveyor with expertise in defect analysis and architectural design. Holds FRICS fellowship for professional contributions. Specialises in sustainability integration and award-winning surveying practices across residential and commercial sectors.
Adam Mullen
Building Surveyor
Experienced in measured surveys and architectural specification. Provides dilapidations assessments and conservation-focused surveying. Combines technical precision with practical solutions for property owners and developers in the North East region.
Questions
What types of building surveys do you offer?
We provide RICS Homebuyers Reports, Full Building Surveys, and Condition Reports for residential and commercial properties across North East England.
Can you assist with party wall disputes?
Yes, our RICS-accredited surveyors specialise in party wall matters, preparing schedules of condition and negotiating party wall awards to resolve disputes.
Do you provide digital survey reports?
All our survey reports are provided digitally for convenience, with options for printed copies available upon request.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland, and the Tyne Valley.
Are your surveyors qualified?
All surveyors hold RICS accreditation, with partners maintaining Fellowships and industry awards recognising professional excellence.
Can you handle heritage building projects?
Yes, we specialise in heritage visualisation and conservation, combining traditional surveying methods with digital reconstruction for historic properties.
Reviews (4)
Darryl Gent
May 05, 2022
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The team at Wakefields were absolutely excellent; from initial phone call to completion of the survey and proposal works for our property they were outstanding! Cannot recommend enough! A great company with great people!
Chris Herring
Dec 15, 2021
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We recently had a survey completed on a property we are purchasing and Wakefields were absolutely fantastic, I would highly recommend to everyone. Great response to e-mails from the very start and survey itself was superb, very detailed and we had this back the very next working day. Many Thanks.
Alice Talks
Oct 21, 2021
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Would highly recommend. Very professional service. Responded very promptly to initial enquiry, provided detailed report and were very helpful in answering queries. Fantastic!
E. R. Anonymous
Mar 24, 2020
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Great service, detailed report all received within the time promised. Price was fair as well. Would recommend.
