About Skylark Surveyors
About us, our team, and where we cover.
Skylark Surveyors is an independent, RICS-regulated residential surveying practice serving Surrey, Hampshire and the surrounding areas. From listed period cottages and Victorian terraces, modern houses and flats, and rural properties, we provide clear, practical advice you can act on with confidence. We are independent of any Estate Agents or Lenders, we act solely in your interests.
Quality over volume is our ethos. We believe in taking the necessary time on site to carry out a detailed survey inspection, and to provide a useful, detailed, balanced report which you will find useful to act upon. Our reports explain our findings in plain English, and we are happy to speak with you after the survey to make sure everything is understood. We believe that local knowledge is important for surveying. We each work in the area that we live, bringing first-hand insight into local construction styles, and the common defects found in the area.
We offer a range of residential services; including RICS Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys, as well as valuations for Help to Buy/Target HCA, Shared Ownership (staircasing and resale), Probate/IHT, Capital Gains Tax and other private client needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss your property matters. We would be delighted to help.
Locations we cover
Surrey
Surveyors covering Surrey:
- Matt – Based in Liphook, covering West Surrey
- Simon – Based in Sunbury, covering North and Central Surrey
- Chris – Based in Woking, covering North and Central Surrey
- Stephen – Covering West Surrey
Surrey offers a wide mix of different types of property, from period cottages and Victorian terraces in the surrey hills surrounding Guildford and Godalming, to larger detached homes in towns such as Weybridge and Reigate. Our Surrey surveyors regularly inspect everything from rural farmhouses to modern apartments, bringing a clear understanding of the construction types and local market issues unique to the county.
Hampshire
Surveyors covering Hampshire:
- Matt – Based in Liphook, covering North and East Hampshire
- Andy – Based in Camberley, covering North and East Hampshire
- Paul – Based in Alton, covering Central and South Hampshire
Hampshire combines historic cathedral cities such as Winchester with modern developments around Basingstoke, Southampton and Portsmouth. Properties range from thatched cottages and listed village homes to post-war housing estates and new-builds. Our Hampshire surveyors have in-depth knowledge of common local issues including coastal weathering, subsidence, and older building extensions.
Berkshire
Surveyors covering Berkshire:
- Simon – Based in Sunbury, covering East Berkshire
- Andy – Based in Camberley, covering East Berkshire
Berkshire includes a variety of types of property, from riverside homes in Windsor, traditional terraces in Reading, and commuter belt housing in Wokingham, Maidenhead and Bracknell. With a strong mix of period and modern housing stock, our Berkshire surveyors understand the local challenges such as clay-soil movement, flat-roof extensions, and conservation considerations in historic towns.
Why choose Skylark Surveyors?
- Local Knowledge – Each of our surveyors works in the area where they live, bringing first-hand insight into local property types, construction methods, and common issues. This ensures your report is not only accurate but also relevant to the local market. Our admin team are also local and based in the area we operate.
- We Take the Time – We believe in quality over quantity. Our surveyors are given the time and support they need to carry out a thorough inspection and produce a clear, detailed report – one that is genuinely useful to you.
- RICS Qualified – All our surveyors are qualified members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and in some cases the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA). Our Valuers are RICS Registered Valuers (VRS). You can be confident your report will be prepared by a qualified and experienced surveyor meeting the highest professional standards.
- Independent Advice – We work solely for you, the client. Our reports are impartial, transparent, and designed to help you make informed decisions about your property. We are not linked with any Estate Agents, or Lenders.
- Personal Service – From your first call with our friendly admin team to speaking directly with your surveyor, we hope you will find us approachable, responsive, and happy to answer your questions.
