Surveyor
Burkinshaws
London
32 Acland Crescent, London, SE5 8EQ, London, London, SE5
We are a family-run, RICS-regulated practice combining deep technical heritage with modern innovation. Led by Edmund Burkinshaw MRICS, we go beyond visual checks with in-house material testing and aerial drone inspections to give you total confidence in your property decisions.
A Legacy of Technical Excellence in the Southeast
We aren't just surveyors; we are a family-run practice built on a foundation of industry-leading research and practical property development. At Burkinshaws, we believe that a survey should be more than a "visual-only" walkthrough.
Whether you are a first-time buyer in Surrey or a commercial landlord in London, we provide the technical rigour needed to protect your investment. Our advice is grounded in both consultancy expertise and real-world property management, ensuring our recommendations are always practical and achievable.
Why Our Damp and Defect Expertise Sets Us Apart
Our approach is rooted in the work of Ralph Burkinshaw FRICS, whose textbooks on damp investigation and remediation remain the gold standard for the profession today. We carry this spirit of rigour into every instruction.
While many firms rely on guesswork, we use evidence-led methods to get to the root cause of property issues. Our toolkit includes:
- In-house material testing and sampling
- Destructive opening-up for deep-seated structural issues
- Aerial drone and pole camera inspections for hard-to-reach roofs and towers
Led by Experience and Innovation
Our directors bring a unique blend of traditional surveying and cutting-edge technology to the table, ensuring our reports are as thorough as they are modern.
- Edmund Burkinshaw (MRICS): A Chartered Building Surveyor with over 8 years of experience across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. He leads our work with a focus on trusted, client-first advice.
- Douglas Burkinshaw: A surveyor and software engineer who has developed AI systems for the built environment, ensuring our internal processes and reporting are at the forefront of the industry.
Accreditation
RICS Regulated Firm
Core Areas
London, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex & Nationwide
Specialisms
Damp Investigation, Aerial Surveys, Dilapidations
Property Types
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Mixed-use
From Studio Flats to Commercial Portfolios
We pride ourselves on being approachable and clear. We strip away the jargon to give you actionable advice, whether you need a Level 3 Building Survey for a period cottage or a Schedule of Dilapidations for a retail unit.
"Our ethos is simple: clear, independent advice delivered with professionalism and care. We give you the knowledge you need to make confident, informed property decisions."
We work across a wide range of assets, from one-bedroom flats to large-scale developments and warehouses. Whatever the size of the property, we bring the same meticulous attention to detail and commitment to every project.
Services
- Residential Building Surveys
- Commercial Building Surveys
- Damp and Defect Surveys
- Drone Surveys
- Architectural Design
- Condition Surveys
- Reinstatement Cost Assessments
- Housing Disrepair Surveys
- Expert Witness
- Dilapidations
- Project Monitoring
- Party Wall Surveying
- Boundary Disputes
- Snagging Lists
Coverage areas
Operating across 1 town in the UK
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