The 10 best chartered surveyors in Birmingham

Marwood Surveyors carries out residential and commercial property surveys, RICS valuations, Land Registry compliant plans and party wall awards across the West Midlands. Residential services also include project management and drone services, while commercial work covers property management, block management and quinquennial surveys.

The firm is RICS certified and provides detailed reports to help buyers understand a property before exchange. Its Land Registry compliant plans can support title applications for homes, retail units and industrial sites, including boundary, lease and deed plans. Marwood also offers facilities and property management for landlords, owners and managers responsible for buildings.

JTM Building Consultancy surveys homes for buyers, owners and landlords who need a clearer view of a property’s condition. Its residential services include RICS Home Surveys, Independent Residential Surveys and focused Specific Defect Surveys for problems such as damp, cracks or movement.

The independent firm also covers party wall services, expert witness work and commercial building consultancy. A detailed residential inspection can identify defects, maintenance needs and issues that may matter before a purchase or future alteration. Specific Defect Surveys concentrate on one concern rather than the whole property, making them relevant when a homeowner or buyer needs a diagnosis and advice. JTM operates across Birmingham and London.

Birmingham Party Wall Surveyors handles party wall matters, surveys and reports, including complex disputes involving several surveyors. The service covers practical advice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, with documentation prepared to clarify responsibilities and help projects move forward.

The practice also undertakes boundary assessments, topographical surveys and reviews of deeds and paperwork. Its work suits homeowners, neighbours and architects who need a detailed report for a party wall, boundary or retaining-wall issue.

Damp surveys and property maintenance support are the practical focus at Peter Cox. The business suits homeowners and property buyers who need a damp issue assessed, explained and documented before deciding what work may be needed.

Surveyors can inspect the problem, discuss findings and produce a report, with reported visits including recommendations and step-by-step explanations. The service can also cover removal of damp-affected plaster, leaving the area ready for subsequent plastering.

For a house purchase, RICS Level 3 building surveys give buyers a detailed view of condition and structure before they commit. Allcott Associates LLP is an independent firm of RICS Chartered Surveyors and Structural Engineers, serving Birmingham and beyond. Its survey work includes Level 2 HomeBuyers Reports, Level 3 building surveys, vendor surveys, listed building surveys and specific defect surveys.

The firm also supports property alterations with structural engineering, including beam design and calculations for extensions, conversions, removed walls and other structural works. Solar panel roof calculations are available for residential and commercial clients. Reports are written with clear explanations, photographs and practical detail, helping purchasers, homeowners and investors understand findings and plan next steps.

Carters Surveyors combines surveys and valuations with residential, commercial and mixed-use property management. Its services include RICS surveys and valuations, property tax valuations, party wall matters and schedules of condition and dilapidation reports.

The practice supports developers, investors, freeholders, resident-managed developments and individual owners. Its open-space management work covers estate roads, play areas and sports pitches, alongside lighting, drainage systems, woodlands and communal spaces. Based in Birmingham, Carters provides survey and valuation services throughout the Midlands and property advice to landlords, developers and investors across England and Wales. Its offer includes open-space estate management for residential and commercial developments.