Business Details
27 Years
experience
Chartered Building Surveyors in Brighton & Hove
Stuart Radley Associates is an independent firm of Chartered Building Surveyors established in 1999. We specialise in providing comprehensive building surveying services across residential and commercial sectors, with offices in Brighton, Eastbourne, and Chichester. Our team comprises RICS-regulated professionals with extensive experience in party wall legislation, block management, architectural design, and dilapidations. We prioritise personal, informed advice grounded in decades of combined expertise, ensuring compliance with strict professional standards. Our growth reflects our commitment to delivering practical solutions tailored to client needs.We serve Sussex and surrounding regions, offering services including contract administration, boundary dispute resolution, and historic building conservation. Our approach combines technical proficiency with transparent communication, fostering long-term client relationships. We adhere to rigorous RICS guidelines, ensuring ethical practices and client trust. With a focus on preventative maintenance and legal compliance, we provide strategic guidance for property management and development projects.
Services
Building Surveys
Party Wall Compliance
Residential Block Management
Architectural Design
Dilapidations
Contract Administration
Boundary Disputes
Historic Building Surveys
Insurance Valuations
Condition Reports
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- Our team has over 20 years' experience in party wall disputes.
- We offer in-house architectural design and planning expertise.
- We provide tailored property management solutions for freeholders.
- Our surveyors have extensive experience in historic building conservation.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Building Surveys
Our Chartered Surveyors conduct detailed building surveys to identify structural defects, dampness, and maintenance issues. We provide actionable reports with remedial recommendations for residential and commercial properties. Our surveys help clients understand property conditions before purchases or renovations.
Party Wall Compliance
We specialise in Party Wall Act 1996 compliance, preparing awards and resolving neighbour disputes. Our surveyors ensure legal adherence for extensions, excavations, and structural works. We protect client interests while maintaining neighbourly relations through impartial assessments.
Residential Block Management
We manage residential blocks for freeholders and RTM companies, handling maintenance, budgets, and leaseholder communications. Our services include service charge administration, Section 20 consultations, and compliance with fire safety regulations. We ensure efficient, transparent property management.
Architectural Design
Our in-house architectural team provides planning and building regulation submissions for extensions, conversions, and new builds. We specialise in listed building applications and permitted development projects. We combine design expertise with local policy knowledge to secure approvals efficiently.
Dilapidations
We prepare and negotiate dilapidation schedules for landlords and tenants, assessing lease compliance and repair obligations. Our experts handle commercial claims, referencing case law and diminution in value principles. We aim to resolve disputes amicably while protecting client interests.
People
Stuart Radley
Chartered Building Surveyor and Director
Stuart qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1988 with over 30 years' experience. He specialises in party wall disputes and expert witness testimony, founding the firm in 1999. He holds a Cambridge Masters degree.
Stephen Pook
Chartered Building Surveyor and Director
Stephen has over 20 years' surveying experience, joining in 2001. He specialises in construction projects and served as Sussex Pyramus and Thisbe Club Vice Chairman. He holds dual RICS and CIOB memberships.
Stephen Hoadley
Chartered Building Surveyor and Director
Stephen has 20+ years' experience, joining in 2004. He manages Eastbourne operations, handling building surveys, dilapidations, and contract administration. He provides expert witness services for legal disputes.
Max Thoms
Chartered Building Surveyor and Director
Max qualified in 2017 after joining in 2014. He leads Chichester operations, specialising in party wall work and defect diagnosis. He contributes to the Sussex Pyramus and Thisbe Club as active member.
Morag Hoppe
Architectural Technician
Morag has 30+ years' architectural experience, joining in 2006. She prepares planning applications and listed building submissions, leveraging expertise in conservation and historic structures.
Questions
What building survey services do you offer?
We provide full building surveys, homebuyer reports, and defect diagnosis for residential and commercial properties.
Do you handle party wall disputes?
Yes, our RICS surveyors prepare party wall awards and resolve neighbour disputes under the 1996 Act.
Can you assist with listed building applications?
Our architectural team specialises in listed building consent applications and historic property conservation.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and follow strict codes of conduct.
What block management services do you provide?
We manage maintenance, budgets, and legal compliance for residential blocks, including Section 20 consultations.
Do you offer dilapidation claim support?
Yes, we prepare and negotiate commercial dilapidation schedules for landlords and tenants.
