Surveyor
Brio Building Consultancy
Bristol
9 Bank Road, Bristol, BS15 8LS, Bristol
Led by Chartered Surveyor Howard Edgar, Brio Building Consultancy delivers high-level technical expertise without corporate distractions. From commercial acquisitions to residential surveys, we provide honest, responsive, and tailored advice across Bristol, Bath, and the South West.
Technical Excellence Without the Corporate Distractions
We believe that property consultancy should be straightforward, technical, and deeply personal. Having spent years working within national and international property firms, our founder, Howard Edgar, established Brio Building Consultancy to get back to what matters: providing a conscientious and reliable service directly to clients.
We don't just tick boxes. Whether you are an investor looking at a freehold acquisition or a homeowner needing a condition survey, we bring a level of technical rigour that ensures you know exactly what you are buying, leasing, or managing.
"Our approach is simple: we under-promise and over-deliver. We maintain a strong level of technical and commercial thinking while remaining approachable and easy to talk to."
Led by Howard Edgar: A Career Built on Integrity
Our practice is led by Howard Edgar, a Chartered Building Surveyor who began his career in 2008. Howard’s journey from a Project Surveyor for a national charity to a senior professional in global consultancies has given us a unique perspective. We combine the high-level skills of a major firm with the flexibility and responsiveness of a boutique practice.
Established
Founded by Howard Edgar
Experience
Active in the industry since 2008
Core Areas
Bristol, Bath, South West, Midlands, Wales
Specialisms
Commercial, Residential, & Third Sector
Why Commercial Clients and Investors Trust Us
We understand that in the commercial world, a survey isn't just a report—it’s a tool for negotiation and risk management. We act for investors, landlords, and occupiers across all property sectors, providing commercially driven advice that protects your bottom line.
- Acquisition Surveys: We identify building defects, statutory compliance issues, and deleterious materials to ensure your investment is sound.
- Dilapidations & Schedules of Condition: We help tenants understand their financial exposure and help landlords protect their assets through meticulous documentation.
- Planned Maintenance: We move you from reactive repairs to proactive management, designing programmes that align with your lease events and budget cycles.
Supporting the Third Sector and Residential Buyers
Our expertise isn't limited to the corporate world. We are proud to offer Third Sector surveying services, understanding the unique financial and regulatory pressures faced by charities and non-profits.
For residential clients, we provide clear, jargon-free condition surveys. We know that buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make, so we use a RAG (Red-Amber-Green) rating system in our reports. This makes it easy to see which issues need immediate attention and which can wait, supported by clear photography and diagrams.
Our Reach Across the South West and Beyond
While we are based
Services
- Commercial Building Surveys
- Residential Condition Surveys
- Schedules of Condition
- Dilapidations Assessments
- Feasibility Studies
- Insurance Reinstatement Cost Assessments
- Planned Maintenance Surveys
- Contract Administration
- Project Management
- Acquisition Surveys
- Defect Analysis
- Third Sector Surveying
Coverage areas
Operating across 1 town in the UK
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