240 Top Rated Surveyors in Greater London for 2026
The best surveyors in London, based on Google reviews, are Wonnacott Chartered Surveyors (5.0 from 377 reviews), The Party Walls Surveyors (5.0 from 238 reviews) and Crown Survey & Valuation (5.0 from 236 reviews). All 240 below are ranked on Google rating and number of reviews.
On this page
- Top rated surveyors in Greater London
- How to Find the Best Surveyor in Greater London
- The Highest Rated Surveyors in Greater London
- Top Rated Surveyors by London Borough
- How We Rank Surveyors in Greater London
- Checks to Make Before You Hire a Surveyor
- Which House Survey Do You Need
- What Surveyors Charge in Greater London
- What to Do After the Survey
- Party Wall Surveyors in Greater London
- Frequently asked questions
Ranked by Reputation
Google rating and number of reviews, updated November 2026- #1Most Recommended Surveyor in Greater London
Wonnacott Chartered Surveyors
Customers praise: professional, efficient, and highly responsive service
Building SurveysParty Wall Surveying - #2
The Party Walls Surveyors
Customers praise: clear, prompt, and responsive communication
Party Wall SurveyingCondition Reports - #3
Crown Survey & Valuation
Customers praise: comprehensive, detailed survey reports
Property Valuations - #4
ZFN Chartered Surveyors
Customers praise: clients consistently praise helpful, friendly service.
Building Surveys - #5
Roy McClure Associates
Customers praise: highly thorough and detailed surveys
Commercial SurveysProperty Valuations - #6
WellStructured Party Wall Surveyors
Customers praise: prompt turnaround on surveys and party wall notices
Party Wall Surveying - #7
Stokemont Surveyors
Customers praise: comprehensive and detailed survey reports
Party Wall SurveyingLand SurveysHomebuyer Reports - #8
SurveyAll – Residential Property Surveys
Customers praise: meticulous, highly detailed residential survey reports
Property ValuationsSpecific Defect SurveysExpert Witness - #9
M A P Surveyors
Customers praise: highly praised customer service
Condition ReportsHomebuyer ReportsBuilding Surveys - #10
Grange Surveyors Ltd
Customers praise: comprehensive and detailed survey reports
Homebuyer ReportsBuilding SurveysParty Wall Surveying - #11
Neil Marsden Associates Ltd
Customers praise: thorough and detailed property surveys
Damp SurveysBuilding Surveys - #12
ResidentialSurveying.co.uk Ltd
Customers praise: thorough, detailed, and easy-to-understand survey reports.
Drone SurveysDamp SurveysHomebuyer Reports - #13
LPS Advisory Ltd
Customers praise: comprehensive and detailed survey reports
Building SurveysCondition ReportsHomebuyer Reports - #14
COR Building Surveys
Customers praise: fast and efficient survey turnaround
Homebuyer ReportsBuilding SurveysProperty Valuations - #15
Tollington Surveyors
Customers praise: comprehensive RICS surveys with swift report turnaround
Homebuyer ReportsBuilding SurveysProperty Valuations - #16
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Richmond Futures Surveyors
Customers praise: expert surveyor provides clear, detailed explanations.
Party Wall Surveying - #19
Damp Surveys Ltd
Customers praise: professional and thorough damp surveys
Damp SurveysSpecific Defect Surveys - #20
Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors
Customers praise: thorough and detailed survey reports
Property ValuationsCondition ReportsParty Wall Surveying
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Ratings and review counts come from Google. Positions on our pages are set by rating and number of reviews, never by payment.
How to Find the Best Surveyor in Greater London
The list above ranks 240 surveyors across Greater London by their Google reputation. Between them they hold 12,465 Google reviews with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5, and 169 of them are rated 4.8 or higher.
When many surveyors score highly, the star rating alone will not separate them. The better questions are how many clients that rating rests on, whether the surveyor offers the type of survey or valuation you need, and whether they are a regulated member of a professional body. A 4.9 from 200 clients tells you far more than a 5.0 from five.
A good way to use this page is to shortlist three surveyors near you, check their professional membership, and ask each for a written fee for the same property and the same type of report. The sections below explain what to look for at each step.
The Highest Rated Surveyors in Greater London
Based on Google reviews, the highest ranked surveyors in Greater London are Wonnacott Chartered Surveyors (5.0 from 377 reviews), The Party Walls Surveyors (5.0 from 238 reviews) and Crown Survey & Valuation (5.0 from 236 reviews).
The 240 surveyors listed here hold 12,465 Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5. 76 of them have 50 or more reviews, which gives a rating far more weight than a handful of five star reviews.
The services listed most often by surveyors in Greater London are party wall services (94 businesses), property valuations (81 businesses), RICS Level 2 surveys (63 businesses) and Level 3 building surveys (49 businesses). Each profile shows that business's main services, taken from its own website.
Top Rated Surveyors by London Borough
The table shows the London boroughs and areas with the most surveyors listed, and the highest ranked surveyor in each. Every borough has its own ranked page, so you can see who is rated highest closest to you.
| Area | Surveyors | Google reviews | Highest ranked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 19 | 1,016 | RES Property Surveyors (4.8 from 301) |
| Westminster | 19 | 761 | Stokemont Surveyors (4.9 from 340) |
| Barnet | 15 | 652 | Peter Barry Chartered Surveyors (4.9 from 133) |
| Islington | 15 | 531 | Erikas Grig Chartered Surveyors (5.0 from 65) |
| City and County of the City of London | 12 | 469 | Drysolve Surveying Ltd London (5.0 from 45) |
| Merton | 12 | 298 | Pellego Chartered Surveyors (5.0 from 42) |
| Hackney | 11 | 653 | ZFN Chartered Surveyors (5.0 from 191) |
| Harrow | 10 | 300 | Robert Berenyi Chartered Surveyor (5.0 from 45) |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 10 | 278 | Peter Barry (4.7 from 151) |
| Kingston upon Thames | 10 | 439 | Neil Marsden Associates Ltd (5.0 from 86) |
| Richmond upon Thames | 9 | 844 | Wonnacott Chartered Surveyors (5.0 from 377) |
| Bromley | 8 | 1,023 | M A P Surveyors (4.8 from 818) |
How We Rank Surveyors in Greater London
Every surveyor on this page is ranked by one score built only from their public Google reviews. The score starts from the average star rating and weights it by how many reviews it rests on, so a business with a handful of five star reviews does not jump ahead of one that has kept a high rating over hundreds of jobs. A small extra boost goes to businesses with more reviews overall.
Ratings and review counts are refreshed from Google across the whole site. Nobody can pay to move up the ranked list. Businesses marked as a Featured Partner appear in a separate, clearly labelled box above the list, and the ranked order below it is not changed.
Checks to Make Before You Hire a Surveyor
The most useful single check is professional membership. Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) follow rules of conduct and hold professional indemnity insurance, and the designations to look for are AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS. Firms that are RICS Regulated must have a complaints procedure, must offer consumers a free alternative dispute resolution service, and must hold professional indemnity insurance that meets RICS minimum standards. Which? also points buyers to the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA).
Before you book, check these points:
- Membership. Ask which body the surveyor belongs to, and look for the words RICS Regulated on the RICS Find a Surveyor service or the firm's website.
- The right report. Confirm which level of survey you are paying for and whether it includes a valuation.
- A written fee. Get the fee and what it covers in writing before the inspection.
- Timing. Ask when the surveyor can visit and how long the report will take.
- Recent reviews. Read a few of the newest reviews as well as the overall score, and see how the business replies to any complaints.
Our guide to choosing a chartered surveyor covers this in more detail.
Which House Survey Do You Need
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland there is no legal requirement to get a survey when you buy a home. The buyer arranges and pays for it, and receives the report. A mortgage valuation does not replace it, because the lender's valuation is a limited check carried out for the lender, not for you. RICS guidance on home surveys describes three levels of home survey.
- Level 1. Describes the condition of the property, identifies risks and potential legal issues, and highlights urgent defects.
- Level 2. Best suited to conventional homes in reasonable condition that are simple in form and layout. It comes as survey only or survey and valuation.
- Level 3. The most comprehensive report, with in-depth advice on defects, repairs and maintenance. It suits large, older or run-down homes, unusual or altered buildings, or a home where you plan major works. Which? recommends it for properties over 50 years old.
The Residential Property Surveyors Association offers equivalent reports, the RPSA Home Condition Survey and RPSA Building Survey. Arrange the survey once your offer has been accepted and before you are legally committed to the purchase. Our guides to choosing a Level 2 or Level 3 survey and whether you need a survey explain more.
What Surveyors Charge in Greater London
Survey fees depend on the level of survey, the size, age and value of the home, and features such as extensions, basements and conversions, so a written fee is the only reliable figure. As a rough guide, national cost guides put a Level 1 survey at about £300 to £450, a Level 2 survey at about £400 to £950 and a Level 3 survey at about £600 to £1,500 or more. They say surveys cost more in London and the South West of England, and for homes worth over £1 million.
Prices rise over time and vary between firms, so treat these figures as a starting point and compare written quotes from two or three surveyors. Our full guide to house survey costs explains what affects the price.
What to Do After the Survey
Defects are found in almost every survey, and many are easily fixed, so focus on anything the report says needs urgent repair and anything marked for further investigation. Further investigation means the surveyor could not fully assess part of the property, because it was hidden, could not be reached or needs specialist knowledge.
RICS advises getting written quotes from at least two experienced contractors before you make a legal commitment to buy. You can then ask the seller to reduce the price to reflect the cost of the repairs, ask them to fix the problem, or decide not to buy. If the price changes, tell your mortgage lender. Our guide to renegotiating the price after a survey explains how to make the request.
Party Wall Surveyors in Greater London
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England and Wales. Under the party wall rules, you must tell your neighbour if you plan to build on or at the boundary, work on an existing party wall, or dig below and near the level of their foundations. Notice must be given at least two months before work on an existing party wall, and at least one month before building a new wall at the boundary or digging near their foundations. If your neighbour does not reply within 14 days, or does not agree, a dispute is treated as having arisen and a surveyor must be appointed.
Neighbours can share one Agreed Surveyor, or each appoint their own. If the work is only for your benefit, you will usually pay all the costs of drawing up the award, including your neighbour's surveyor. As a rough guide, cost guides put an Agreed Surveyor at about £700 to £1,200 and two surveyors at about £1,500 to £3,500 or more, with London higher. Prices rise over time, so compare written quotes. Our guide to when you need a party wall surveyor explains more.
Frequently Asked Questions About Surveyors in Greater London
Who are the top rated surveyors in Greater London?
Based on Google reviews, the highest ranked surveyors in Greater London are Wonnacott Chartered Surveyors (5.0 from 377 reviews), The Party Walls Surveyors (5.0 from 238 reviews) and Crown Survey & Valuation (5.0 from 236 reviews). The full ranked list of 240 surveyors is at the top of this page.
What is the best way to find a good surveyor in Greater London?
Start with surveyors who have a high Google rating from a large number of reviews, then check that they are a member of RICS, with the designation AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS, or of another recognised body. Ask two or three of them for a written fee for the same property and report, and choose the one who explains clearly what the report will cover.
Should I get a Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
RICS says a Level 2 survey is most suitable for conventional homes in reasonable condition that are simple in form and layout. A Level 3 survey is the most comprehensive and suits large, older or run-down homes, unusual or altered buildings, or a home where you plan major works. Which? recommends Level 3 for properties over 50 years old.
How much does a house survey cost?
National cost guides put a Level 1 survey at about £300 to £450, a Level 2 survey at about £400 to £950 and a Level 3 survey at about £600 to £1,500 or more. The fee rises with the size, age and value of the home, and surveys cost more in London and the South West of England. Prices change over time, so always compare written quotes.
Can you buy a house without a survey?
Yes. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland there is no legal requirement to get a survey. It is still worth having one, because the lender's valuation is a limited check carried out for the lender, and costly problems may not show up in it. Survey findings can also help you negotiate the price or ask the seller to make repairs.
Who pays for the survey when buying a house?
The buyer arranges and pays for the survey, and the report is theirs. The mortgage lender's valuation is separate, and you may pay a fee for it too, although many lenders offer free valuations. Citizens Advice says it may be cheaper to use the same surveyor who does the lender's valuation for your own survey.
Is a mortgage valuation the same as a survey?
No. A mortgage valuation is a limited check by the lender to make sure the property is worth the money it is lending. It is for the lender's benefit, not yours, and it does not include the same level of detail as a survey. Which? says a mortgage valuation should never be relied on to confirm a property is in good enough condition to buy.
Do I need a party wall surveyor?
Only if you and your neighbour cannot agree. Under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, which applies in England and Wales, you must give notice before building on the boundary, working on a shared wall or digging near your neighbour's foundations. If they do not reply within 14 days, or do not agree, a surveyor must be appointed, and if the work is only for your benefit you will usually pay the costs.
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