Grays Surveying Services Ltd
Farnham, Surrey
(11)
Farnham, Surrey
(11)
Grays Surveying Services Ltd has provided expert surveying services to domestic and commercial clients since 2009.
We offer a range of services under one company, which assists our clients by reducing project time and costs, and ultimately preventing unnecessary pressure and stress.
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11 customer reviews
PhillipH-90
Delivered a Party Wall Agreement will little fuss despite a fussy counterparty. Also found a structural engineer to provide added detail where required. Happy to recommend. Very minor moan was that he could be a little difficult to get hold of at times. More...
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JenniferP-132
Grays Surveying Services recently completed a Home Buyers report for us. Jonathan was very quick to respond to our enquiry and sent over the completed the report exactly when promised following the visit. We were really pleased with the clear, detailed report and appreciated his recommendations. More...
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PaulineH-167
Though it is a newly built house we are buying, we were advised to still have a survey done. We found Jonathans details on the internet. The survey was carried out within 48 hours of request and we received a thorough detailed report in 3 working days.Joanathan has been willing to advise us after the report was completed when we received a reply from the builders legal team. We would definitely recommend him. More...
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MikeS-693
Having worked with GSS on projects from 1m to 5k we found them to extremely thorough, fair and extremely pro-active with a can do attitude to project delivery. Highly recommended. .
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GraceS-59
Grays Surveying Services Ltd provided a very friendly, professional service for our business. The company provided us with a thorough, cost-effective and easy-to-understand Defect Diagnosis and Report, assisted with project management as we required it and were a great assistance in seeking us through the sometime tricky process of Planning Approval and Building Regulation Consent. The company offers a range of other services. We have used their services for over nine years and we would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others.Grace Shao More...
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BillD-56
Knowledgeable, professional, helpful and reliable. Jonathan responded to phone calls and e-mails promptly. Attended all meetings. Helped us to deal successfully with a difficult contractor. His input was most valuable and helped us get to a satisfactory conclusion to correct poor work by a contractor. More...
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GabrielleB-9
We have worked with Jonathan in two different buildings in central London. He has been great. Very thorough, responsive, and helped us work through many difficult planning issues. I trust Jonathan and highly recommend him. More...
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BenW-405
An efficient service from start to finish, Jonathan was swift in both his work and the delivery of the results.
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JackieP-99
Jonathan has worked with us recently on a complicated planning issue. At all times he has been responsive, professional, and efficient.
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KathleenG-22
Grays Surveying Services after excellent, they guided me through a tricky extension for my home. They took full ownership on all planning permission and became the go to contact for the council. Would certainly recommend
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AidyS-1
found the GSSL the very best service anyone wishes to have , professionalism and approach was greatand will recommend them highly.
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How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
The suitability of conversation will depend on a number of factors, which include locality of neighbouring properties, local planning constraints, and existing garage dimensions and construction.
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
The first stage will be to establish your scope of works and what your preferred design entails.
This would be followed by local planning research (pre-application advice may be required) and a site inspection.
Should it be deemed suitable for conversion then drawings would be required, and depending on the extent of work a structural engineer should be consulted.
Following preparation of the design, an application would be sent to the local authority to obtain planning approval.
Once approval has been obtained it will then be necessary to prepare a schedule of works so competitive tenders can be obtained, however you may want to start this process earlier, while you wait for planning approval.
Building Control will also have to be appointed, so a compliance certificate can be issued upon completion of the work.
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
The suitability of conversation will depend on a number of factors, which include locality of neighbouring properties, local planning constraints, existing loft apex height, and suitable access to the loft from inside the property.
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
The first stage will be to establish your scope of works and what your preferred design entails.
This would be followed by local planning research (pre-application advice may be required) and a site inspection.
Should it be deemed suitable for conversion then drawings would be required, and a structural engineer should be consulted.
Following preparation of the design, an application would be sent to the local authority to obtain planning approval. Most loft conversations can be undertaken under permitted development rights, which includes a conversion of the roof itself (hip to gable) to facilitate a rear dormer for example.
Once approval has been obtained it will then be necessary to prepare a schedule of works so competitive tenders can be obtained, however you may want to start this process earlier, while you wait for planning approval.
Building Control will also have to be appointed, so a compliance certificate can be issued upon completion of the work.
What do you love most about your job?
A good combination of office and site work, meeting various new people each week, and job satisfaction on completion of a project.
What inspired you to start your own business?
We have gained alot of experience working in surveying consultancies in the North and South of the UK, and I felt that we could offer a more cost effective and dedicated service than some of the other larger consultancies currently out there.
Why should our clients choose you?
We offer a range of personal and dedicated services under one company to help reduce client costs and related stresses.
