Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Surveyors in London
Established in 1904, Matthews & Son LLP has built a distinguished reputation as a leading provider of specialist property advice. Our firm combines a rich heritage with a commitment to delivering tailored, client-focused solutions across diverse sectors including minerals, waste management, energy, and commercial property. As a RICS-registered firm, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and expertise. Our team of chartered surveyors brings decades of experience in valuation, dispute resolution, and estate management, serving clients with independence and integrity. With offices in London and Cheshire, we offer nationwide coverage while maintaining a personal service ethos. Our specialists in minerals, renewables, and building surveying provide strategic guidance on complex property matters. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term client relationships through transparent communication and results-driven advice. Our RICS-accredited experts regularly contribute to industry debates and policy developments. From business rates reform to mineral rights compensation, we address both contemporary and legacy challenges in property management. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive solutions for clients navigating the evolving property landscape.
Services
Minerals Surveying
Waste Management
Building Surveying
Expert Witness
Business Rates
Compensation Claims
Estate Management
Planning Consultancy
Valuation Services
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2015
- Employees: 1
Highlights and features
- We offer over 120 years of specialist property experience since 1904
- Our team includes RICS Accredited Expert Witnesses and Registered Valuers
- We provide nationwide coverage with local market knowledge
- We specialise in complex minerals and waste management property matters
- Our multidisciplinary approach addresses both valuation and dispute resolution
Associations and certifications
- RICS Registered Valuer
- Regulated by RICS
Services
Minerals Surveying
Specialist assessment of mineral and waste management properties, including valuation, rights determination, and compensation claims. Our team provides expert witness testimony and dispute resolution services for mining, quarrying, and renewable energy sites. With decades of experience, we advise on estate management and planning applications for mineral resources.
Building Surveying
Comprehensive building surveying services covering residential and commercial properties. We offer project management, contract administration, and principal designer services. Our expertise includes dilapidations assessments, reinstatement cost analysis, and strategic maintenance planning for property portfolios.
Expert Witness
RICS-accredited expert witness services for property disputes. We provide court-compliant reports, arbitration support, and litigation assistance in minerals, waste management, and commercial property matters. Our surveyors have extensive experience in dispute resolution and compensation claims.
Business Rates
Specialist business rates valuation and appeals services. We advise on rateable value challenges, compulsory purchase orders, and tax implications for commercial and industrial properties. Our team helps clients achieve fair assessments through detailed market analysis.
Compensation Claims
Expert compensation assessment for property owners affected by compulsory purchases or development restrictions. We specialise in mineral rights compensation, environmental damage claims, and statutory compensation schemes, providing robust valuations for negotiation or litigation.
People
Simon Chaffe
Chartered Mineral Surveyor
With over 25 years' experience, Simon specialises in minerals, waste management, and renewable energy properties. He provides valuation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services, holding RICS Registered Valuer and Accredited Expert Witness status.
Paul Malam
Chartered Mineral Surveyor
A 30-year industry veteran, Paul advises on mineral valuations, contractual negotiations, and compensation claims. He serves as RICS Registered Valuer and trained expert witness, focusing on industrial and renewable energy property matters.
Paul Dawson
Chartered Building Surveyor
Specialising in building surveying and project management, Paul offers construction advice for residential and commercial properties. His expertise includes contract administration, principal designer services, and property maintenance strategies.
Sian Holmes
Chartered Mineral Surveyor
With 35+ years' experience, Sian focuses on mineral estate management, planning, and valuation. She provides strategic advice on renewable energy integration and serves as RICS Registered Valuer for complex mineral assets.
David Thaddeus
Chartered Mineral Surveyor
Over 40 years' experience in minerals and industrial property valuation. David specialises in taxation, compensation, and planning matters, maintaining RICS Registered Valuer status for comprehensive property advisory services.
Questions
What sectors do Matthews & Son LLP specialise in?
We specialise in minerals, waste management, energy, commercial, residential, retail, and industrial property sectors.
Are your surveyors professionally accredited?
Yes, all our surveyors are RICS-registered, with several holding additional RICS Expert Witness accreditation.
How long has the firm been operating?
We have provided specialist property advice since our founding in 1904.
Do you operate nationwide?
Yes, with offices in London and Cheshire, we provide cost-effective nationwide coverage.
What makes your mineral surveying services unique?
Our team includes some of the most experienced chartered mineral surveyors in the UK with combined expertise spanning 150+ years.
Can you assist with business rates reform?
Yes, our specialists provide expert guidance on business rates valuation and reform implications.