We're a team of experienced, accredited surveyors based in Basingstoke. We believe buying a property should be exciting — not scary. Our job is to make sure it is.
It started with a conversation that kept happening. Client after client told us the same thing: "The report arrived but I didn't understand half of it." We decided to do something about that.
Basingstoke Surveyor was founded because we saw a gap in the market — not for another surveying firm, but for one that genuinely put clients first. Too many property buyers in Basingstoke and across Hampshire were receiving dense, jargon-filled reports that left them more confused than when they started.
So we built something different. A team of qualified, experienced local surveyors who combine RICS, CIOB and RPSA accreditation with a genuine commitment to being approachable, clear and human. We're not a national call centre. We're local people who care about Basingstoke property and the people buying it.
Since we began, we've carried out over 500 surveys across Basingstoke and Deane, helping buyers identify structural issues, negotiate better prices, and move into their new homes with real peace of mind. We've saved clients tens of thousands of pounds in unexpected repair costs — and we've helped many more walk away from problematic purchases before it was too late.
Every survey is carried out by one of our accredited surveyors — never subcontracted, never rushed. Here's who you'll be working with.
James has over 15 years of surveying experience across Basingstoke and Hampshire. He set up Basingstoke Surveyor with a simple mission: make property surveys genuinely useful for the people buying homes.
James specialises in RICS Level 3 building surveys and full structural surveys for period and unusual properties.
Sarah joined us after several years with a national surveying firm and quickly became the team's specialist in new build snagging surveys. Her attention to detail is extraordinary — clients often comment that her snagging lists are the most thorough they've seen.
Sarah leads all new home snagging surveys across Basingstoke and Hampshire.
Marcus is our resident expert in RICS Level 2 homebuyer reports and property valuations. He's particularly popular with first-time buyers — his ability to explain complex findings in plain, reassuring language puts clients immediately at ease.
Marcus handles all RICS registered valuations and Level 2 home surveys.
We pick up the phone. We call clients when reports are ready. We're available to talk through findings. Being approachable isn't a marketing claim for us — it's how we do business.
We're not tied to any estate agent or developer. Our surveys are carried out purely in your interest. You get honest advice, even when the honest answer is "walk away from this one."
Some surveys flag everything as urgent to cover themselves. We don't. We give you a clear, proportionate assessment — what's serious, what needs monitoring, and what you can ignore.
We've surveyed hundreds of properties across Basingstoke and Deane. We know which streets have drainage issues, which developments have had snagging problems, and what to look for in Hampshire's varied housing stock.
Being a RICS regulated company means we operate under the governance of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors — the world's leading professional body for property, construction and land. RICS regulates over 130,000 professionals globally and sets rigorous standards for professional conduct, competence and ethics.
For you as a client, RICS regulation means:
Our team also holds membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) — one of the most respected construction and building professional bodies in the world — and the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA), which specifically focuses on residential property surveying standards.
This combination of accreditations gives you the highest level of professional assurance available in the surveying industry.
RICS is the global professional body for the property and construction sector. Our RICS regulated company status is verified and publicly searchable.
CIOB represents building professionals who work in construction management and building surveying across the world.
RPSA sets standards specifically for residential property surveyors, ensuring a consistent, high-quality service for home buyers.
We carry full professional indemnity insurance, giving you added protection and peace of mind on every survey we carry out.
Whether you're buying a home in Basingstoke or need a valuation across Hampshire, our team is ready to help.
Get in touch with James, Sarah or Marcus directly. We promise a fast, friendly response.
We respond to all enquiries within 2 working hours.