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A surveyor who picks up the phone afterwards

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HOW WE WORK

We're a small, independent practice based in Poole. We do one thing — residential surveys — and we take them seriously. Every inspection is led personally by Keith, a RICS Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years of experience across residential property.

We never rush a survey.

​Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. A survey that gets skimmed through in 45 minutes isn't protecting you — it's just ticking a box.

We spend as long as each property needs. We look at the things a quick inspection misses. And when your report comes back — within 3 days — Keith is available to walk you through it, answer every question, and help you understand what it actually means for your purchase, rather than  just inform the client. Just a clear, honest picture of the property you're thinking of buying.

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WHAT WE STAND FOR

Four things we don't comprise on

Time on site

Every property gets the time it needs. We don't book back-to-back appointments that force a surveyor to cut corners.

A debrief as standard

Every survey includes a post-report call with Keith. Not an optional add-on — just part of the service.

Local knowledge

We know coastal properties, period conversions, rural heritage buildings, and new-build estates across Dorset and Hampshire. Context matters.

Plain English reports

 

Your report should help you make a decision — not confuse you into calling the agent. We write for clients, not for professional indemnity insurers.

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Keith

Principal

Keith started the company in 2019.  He has a wide ranging knowledge across many disciplines within the property world. Keith is always happy chatting with clients - no query should go unasked or unanswered.

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Buddy

Pooch

Buddy is our trusted office companion. A great listener, he is always on hand to help finish off the biscuits when the cupboard is being cleaned. 

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Admin Guru's

Bookings/Admin

We have a great admin team, who manage the diaries, answer the phone, chase the team, and whom are actually the backbone behind the whole organisation. Whoever you find yourself talking to, be assured that they will accommodate your requests whenever possible and will assist with your initial enquiries. 

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Contact

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01202 798754

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