Surveyor
DowlingDodd - Chartered Surveyors
Truro
2A River Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2SQ, Truro
With 40+ years of experience, DowlingDodd is Cornwall’s premier RICS-qualified surveying practice. We specialise in the unique challenges of Cornish property—from Mundic and mining to cob walls—providing the detailed, independent reports you need to buy with absolute confidence.
Buying a home in Cornwall isn’t quite like buying anywhere else. Between the hidden history of tin mining and the specific demands of traditional cob and scantle slate construction, you need more than just a surveyor—you need a local expert.
At DowlingDodd, we have spent over 40 years navigating the Cornish property market. We don’t just tick boxes; we provide the clarity and confidence you need to make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.
Specialists in Cornish Construction & Local Risks
Cornwall’s housing stock is as diverse as its coastline. Our team possesses deep-rooted knowledge of the specific issues that affect properties in this region:
- Mundic & Mining: We understand the legacy of Cornwall's industrial past and how it impacts modern property safety.
- Traditional Materials: Expert assessments of cob walls and scantle slate roofs.
- Environmental Factors: Comprehensive checks for Radon and other local environmental matters.
Led by RICS Fellows with 40 Years of Experience
Our practice is built on a foundation of high-level qualification and local tenure. We are led by Managing Director Julian Crosby FRICS and Director Paul Davison FRICS, supported by a dedicated team of senior surveyors and specialists.
Established
Over 40 Years Ago
Accreditation
RICS Regulated & MRPSA
Coverage
The Length and Breadth of Cornwall
Specialism
Listed Buildings & Historic Cottages
Tailored Reports for Every Buyer
Whether you are purchasing a modern flat in Truro or a Grade II listed manor on the coast, we tailor our approach to the building’s age and condition.
- Building Surveys: Our most comprehensive service, ideal for older, larger, or altered properties. We include a desktop search for environmental and planning matters alongside a detailed on-site inspection.
- Home Surveys: A concise, professional report highlighting major issues for standard properties.
- Snagging Lists: Ensuring your new-build home is finished to the standard you were promised.
More Than Just Surveyors
Our mission is to deliver the highest standard of independent professional advice to help our clients make informed decisions.
We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer and actively support local initiatives like Plant One and Kernow Conservation. When you hire us, you’re choosing a firm that is deeply invested in the future of Cornwall’s environment and its communities.
Services
- Building Surveys
- Home Surveys
- Residential Valuations
- Insurance Valuations
- Schedules Of Condition
- Single Defect Reports
- Snagging Lists
- RICS Valuations
- Desktop Searches
- Condition Reports
Coverage areas
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