Business Details
Chartered Building Surveyors in Leeds
We are Lucas Lee, a firm of chartered building surveyors, project managers and quantity surveyors based in Yorkshire. Our team provides responsive, client-focused expertise across the UK, combining technical knowledge with practical solutions for property and construction challenges. With decades of collective experience, we deliver tailored advice to private and public sector clients through services including building surveys, project management, contract administration and dilapidations assessments.Our professionals have worked on projects ranging from 10k to 100m, covering office fit-outs, new builds, extensions and major refurbishments. We maintain deep sector knowledge through continuous professional development, including specialist fire safety training and EWS course accreditation. Our directors bring extensive experience from national practices and niche surveying firms, supported by a team of qualified surveyors and support staff committed to excellence in client service.
Services
Building Surveying
Project Management
Quantity Surveying
Dilapidations Assessments
Planning Applications
Contract Administration
Cladding Remediation
Property Development
Feasibility Studies
Employers Agent Services
Highlights and features
- We offer RICS-qualified professionals with sector-specific expertise
- Our team has delivered projects ranging from 10k to 100m
- We provide specialist fire safety and EWS course accredited services
- Our directors combine experience from national practices and niche firms
- We maintain continuous professional development across all technical disciplines
Services
Building Surveying
Our chartered building surveyors provide comprehensive property assessments and technical advice. We specialise in condition reports, dilapidations assessments and building compliance matters. Our RICS-qualified team delivers detailed surveys for residential and commercial properties across the UK, identifying structural issues and providing remediation recommendations.
Project Management
We manage construction projects from 10k to 100m values, covering office fit-outs, new builds and major refurbishments. Our team provides contract administration, design coordination and procurement advice. With expertise in education, commercial and residential sectors, we ensure projects meet budget and schedule requirements.
Quantity Surveying
Our quantity surveying services include cost analysis, budget forecasting and value engineering. We provide procurement advice and contract administration for construction projects. The team works on residential developments, affordable housing and public sector projects, ensuring financial control throughout the construction lifecycle.
Cladding Remediation
We specialise in cladding fire remediation projects, including EWS inspections and passive compartmentation surveys. Our team delivers design and construction solutions for high-rise buildings. With RICS-qualified professionals trained in fire safety, we provide comprehensive remediation strategies for compliance with current regulations.
Feasibility Studies
We conduct detailed feasibility assessments for property acquisitions and development projects. Our surveys evaluate structural integrity, regulatory compliance and renovation potential. These studies help clients make informed decisions about property investments and redevelopment opportunities.
People
Christopher Lee
Director
Chartered Building Surveyor with 25+ years' experience, specialising in retail property and design. Qualified yacht skipper and competitive cyclist. Graduated from Newcastle in 1996, previously worked with Barclays Property Holdings and CNP Leeds.
James Davies
Associate Building Surveyor
Chartered Surveyor qualified in 2008 with expertise in education, commercial and residential sectors. Completed RICS EWS course in 2023. Specialises in fire safety works and cladding remediation projects across West Yorkshire.
Walter Mashumba
Quantity Surveyor
Qualified Quantity Surveyor with experience in construction and property sectors. Joined Lucas Lee in 2018 after completing studies at Salford University. Specialises in cost management and contract administration for diverse construction projects.
Danielle Horsfall
Office Manager
Office Manager with 12 years' legal sector experience. Joined Lucas Lee in 2013, managing administrative operations and client communications. Specialises in organisational management and office coordination.
Andy Musvaburi
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Recent Quantity Surveying graduate from Leeds Beckett University. Brings practical experience from residential and public sector projects. Specialises in cost analysis and procurement processes for construction developments.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across the UK from our Leeds and Huddersfield offices, providing building surveying and project management services to clients nationwide.
What building types do you work with?
Our team works on commercial, residential, education and civic buildings, handling projects from small extensions to major refurbishments and new constructions.
Do you handle fire safety assessments?
Yes, we provide EWS inspections, fire risk assessments and cladding remediation services with RICS-qualified professionals trained in fire safety protocols.
Can you manage large-scale projects?
Our team manages projects from £10k to £100m values, including high-rise building remediation, office developments and major commercial refurbishments.
What qualifications do your surveyors hold?
Our surveyors are RICS-qualified with specialist accreditations including EWS course certification and fire safety training.
