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Independent Chartered Surveyors Providing Detailed Home Surveys Across Surrey & Berkshire

Property Done Properly.

Pre-purchase surveys and party wall services from a chartered, RICS-regulated practice. We call you to talk through what we found.

 ✅ RICS-regulated.

 ✅ Reports within five working days

 ✅ A phone call to walk you through it before the report is finalised.

AREAS COVERED

Surrey

Berkshire

Guildford

Woking

Reading

London & South East

Hampshire

Home Counties

Surrey

Berkshire

Guildford

Woking

Reading

Hampshire

London

Home Counties

Surrey

Berkshire

Guildford

Woking

Reading

London & South East

AREAS COVERED

Surrey

Berkshire

Guildford

Woking

Reading

London & South East

We Understand Where You Are

You are either about to buy a house, or you are working out what to do about a party wall situation. Either way, you want someone who will look at what is in front of you and tell you what they think, in language you can act on.


If you are buying a house, you have probably been at it for weeks. The chain is moving, and you are short on time. You want a survey that tells you what is wrong with the property, what to push back on, and whether to walk away. Not a hundred and thirty-page document that puts a "further investigation recommended" caveat on every line. We can conduct a survey that actually helps.


If you have just had a party wall notice from next door, you are wondering whether the works will damage your house, who pays for what, and how to respond without falling out with the person you have to live next to for the next twenty years. If you are the one planning the works, you want it done by the book so that nothing comes back to bite you halfway through the build. That is the work we do.

See What Other Surveyors Miss

Most surveyors inspect what they can reach from a ladder. We use aerial photography equipment to get right up to the roofs, chimneys, gutters, and high-level brickwork that a standard inspection never reaches, at no extra cost. Defects that would otherwise stay hidden end up in your report, with the photographs to prove it.

THIS IS What OUR competitors see

— OUR SERVICES

What We Do

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Level 2 Homebuyer Survey


RICS Level 2 surveys for home buyers, plus snagging surveys for new builds and major extensions.




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Level 3 Building Survey


RICS Level 3 building surveys for home buyers in need of a more in depth look at what they are buying.




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Party Wall Services


Acting for the building owner, the adjoining owner, or as the Agreed Surveyor. Free notice templates to download.





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Project Management


On-site oversight for new builds, extensions, and renovations.






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How it Works

Three steps, the same whether it is a survey or a party wall instruction.

1

Tell us what you need

Call or send a message with the property and the situation. We come back to you the same day with a price and the next available date.

2

We come to the property

For a survey, a full inspection. For party wall work, an initial visit and a Schedule of Condition.

3

We talk you through what we found

A phone call first, before anything is written up. The written report follows within five working days for surveys, or in line with the statutory timeline for party wall notices.

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"We had a very efficient service from Jemade Palmer. Our Level 3 survey was scheduled promptly after first contacting them. We then received the report a week after the inspection day. The report was incredibly detailed with lots of clear explanations and pictures to explain the technical language. We are very clear on what maintenance the property will need as well as future and things to potentially look out for or invest in. We would highly recommend Jemade Palmer to anyone needing a Surveyor."

Roberts W.

RICS Level 3 Survey

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Rhian Evans

Pre-purchase survey

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"We were really impressed by the service we received from Jemade Palmer. Communication was always prompt and professional, and Uzoma made us feel that no question was a stupid one. We were always dealt with by the same person and were kept up to date with the progress of our survey. We received a detailed 76 page report on our property where we felt all jargon was explained, making the document extremely accessible. Moving house has the potential to cause a lot of stress but Jemade Palmer made the process incredibly easy and I would not hesitate to use them again in the future."

Robert Applegate

Home Buyer Survey

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"Uzoma has carried out 2 home buyer surveys for me recently. His reports are incredibly thorough: the photos in his report really highlight where problems exist in areas that would normally be out of sight such as lofts, roofs and chimneys. I found Uzoma very professional to deal with: he is very knowledgeable and was more than happy to answer my questions during a second viewing of a property. Uzoma's advice had a major bearing when I was deciding whether to proceed with a purchase or not. His advice saved me from incurring major expenses down the line."

About Jemade Palmer

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Uzoma Jemade - Founder

Founder · MSc Building Surveying · Chartered Building Engineer · RICS Regulated

We are an independent firm of property consultants based in Guildford, working across Surrey and Berkshire. The practice was built on a career that began in commercial property, and is led by Uzoma, a Chartered Building Engineer holding an MSc in Building Surveying from Kingston University. We are regulated by RICS.


We take regular instructions in Guildford, Woking, Reading, and the surrounding towns. If you are not sure whether we cover your address, ask.

Our Credentials

Common Questions

  • Which survey level do I need?

    For a property of standard construction in reasonable condition (for example a two-bedroom flat or a 1940s semi), a Level 2 survey is usually the right call. For older properties, listed buildings, non-traditional construction, or anything that has been altered or extended, a Level 3 survey is worth the additional cost. If you are not sure, send us the property details and we will tell you which one fits.

  • How quickly can you get to me?

    For pre-purchase surveys under chain pressure, we can usually attend within a few days and turn the report around within five working days of the inspection. Tell us the deadline when you enquire and we will be straight with you about whether we can hit it.

  • I have just had a party wall notice. What do I do?

    You have fourteen days from the date you received the notice to respond. Do not consent without speaking to a surveyor first, because consenting waives some of your protections. Call us and we will walk you through your options. Acting for the adjoining owner is paid for by your neighbour, not by you.

  • Do you charge for the phone call after the survey?

    No. The phone call is part of the survey. We will telephone you to talk through what we found before the written report goes out, and we are happy to answer follow-up questions after the report has landed too.

Ready to Get Started?


Tell us the property and what you need.
We will come back to you the same day with a price and the next available date.