Nightingale Smith Chartered Surveyors

We are Nightingale Smith, a well-established general practice firm of Chartered Surveyors. From our offices in Sloane Square, we provide specialist property services across London and throughout the UK.

Our approach is built on a foundation of deep technical knowledge and a commitment to professional integrity. Whether you are a homeowner planning an extension or a developer navigating complex neighbourly matters, we provide the clarity and protection you need.

Why Our "No Junior Staff" Policy Matters to You

In an industry where work is often passed down to trainees, we take a different path. We believe that complex property matters require the eyes of an expert.

Unlike many of our competitors, we do not delegate our professional duties to junior members of staff. Every inspection we perform and every report we produce is undertaken by a fully qualified RICS Registered Surveyor. This ensures that the advice you receive is accurate, authoritative, and legally robust.

Decades of Expertise in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

We have been administering the provisions of the Party Wall Act since its inception in 1997, and our experience stretches back even further to the original London Building Acts.

We act as Building Owner’s Surveyors, Adjoining Owner’s Surveyors, or Agreed Surveyors. Our goal is always to resolve disputes amicably, but we are prepared to robustly defend the rights and obligations of our clients when necessary. Our service includes:

• Pre-notice advice and proposal consideration
• Schedules of Condition featuring thorough written and photographic records
• Drafting and finalising Awards that are binding and enforceable
• Post-works inspections to resolve any claims of damage

Protecting Your Natural Light and Neighbourly Rights

A Right to Light is a valuable easement, and we have a track record of notable successes in defending it. We help owners prevent actionable injury from neighbouring developments through computer modelling, expert witness testimony, and negotiated financial settlements.

We also provide specialist advice on Daylight and Sunlight for planning applications, helping developers and neighbours understand the impact of new structures within the framework of BRE guidance.

Our Professional Credentials at a Glance

"We combine extensive construction knowledge with a firm commitment to impartial, expert advice, ensuring your property rights are always protected."

Comprehensive Neighbourly Matters

Beyond our core specialisms, we advise on a wide range of neighbourly issues that can stall a project. This includes negotiating access and oversail licenses, as well as ha

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