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DAWES & COSurveyors
5.0· 10 Google reviews

Commercial Building Surveyors · West London

Commercial building surveys, reports in 5–7 days.

Independent, commercially focused surveying across London, North West London, South West London, West London and the South East of England — led by a surveyor with 13 years on the tools, not just in the textbook.

Commercial building surveyor in hi-vis and hard hat inspecting a property
Regulated by RICSFree quote within 24 hoursReports in 5–7 days13 years on-site construction experienceConstruction SpecialistCommercial Surveying SpecialistTop 5 Real Estate Firm Experience
Dawes & Co founder on-site at a commercial property in hi-vis and hard hat

Why Dawes & Co

13 years building before surveying.

Most surveyors go straight from university to the clipboard. Our founder spent 13 years on the tools as a contractor first, so we know how buildings actually go together, and what quietly goes wrong.

  • Real, hands-on construction experience
  • Free quote back within 24 hours
  • Clear reports delivered in 5–7 days
  • Honest, approachable advice with no jargon

Regulated by RICS.

Why us

A different kind of surveying firm

The same things matter to every client. Here's how we answer them versus the typical established firm.

Dawes & Co

5.0 on Google
  • Quote online in minutes, a reply within 24 hours
  • 13 years' hands-on construction experience
  • Clear, commercially-focused reports in 5–7 days
  • Commercial-first, not residential with commercial bolted on
  • Drone-assisted roof & façade inspections
  • Rated 5.0 on Google from real clients

The typical established firm

  • Phone tag and quotes that take days
  • Straight from the textbook to the clipboard
  • Typical two to three week turnarounds
  • Residential firms dabbling in commercial
  • Scaffolding, or no roof access at all
  • A dated reputation, little online proof

Based on common patterns we see across the sector. We never name names.

How it works

From enquiry to report in four steps

  1. 1

    Get a quote

    Answer a few quick questions about your property and the survey you need.

  2. 2

    We confirm scope

    We review your details and come back to you the same business day.

  3. 3

    Site visit

    Your surveyor inspects the property, including drone access where it helps.

  4. 4

    Report in 5–7 days

    You receive a clear, commercially-focused report you can act on.

Drone-assisted surveys

See the parts of a building no one else inspects.

Roofs and façades are the most expensive elements to maintain, and the hardest to reach. Our drone surveys capture detailed visual evidence of high-level roofs, cladding and elevations safely, without the cost or disruption of scaffolding.

Drone-captured view of a commercial roof and façade inspection

Areas we serve

Covering West London and the South East

Based in Ealing, we work across West London and the surrounding boroughs.

Reviews

What our clients say

5.0from 10 Google reviews ↗

Don't take our word for it. Here's what clients say after working with us.

“I had an excellent experience with Dawes & Co Surveyors. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. Their report was clear, thorough, and easy to understand, with practical advice and attention to detail. Communication was excellent from start to finish, and they took the time to answer any questions I had. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dawes & Co to anyone looking for a reliable and professional surveying practice.”
GeoffGoogle · 1 month ago
“Dawes & Co assisted us with our commercial building survey. They carried out a detailed due diligence survey which has really assisted us in understanding the current condition of the building and what to expect in the near future. Well recommended!”
Farheen RiazGoogle · 2 weeks ago
“Very thorough survey of commercial property. Highly recommend him. He even has a drone to view the roof.”
Mike KocsisGoogle · 2 weeks ago
“Dawes did an amazing job on our commercial survey and provided the report within the agreed time frame. Would definitely recommend their services.”
Karina JhutiGoogle · 1 month ago
“Dawes were able to attend the property at short notice and turned the report around very quickly, which was really helpful given the time restraints of my project. Communication was good and the service was efficient and professional.”
Mia FungGoogle · 1 month ago
“Sahir was a pleasure to deal with. He arrived on time and was very thorough with his survey he asked all the rights question and informed us with all the relevant information. He was very due diligent in his process and procedure.”
Yaser RiasatGoogle · 1 month ago
“Sahir has been very helpful throughout process, great communicator and has provided a very comprehensive report.”
Sonia RathboneGoogle · 1 month ago
“I have just had a level 3 home-buy survey completed on my onward purchase and I could not be any more satisfied in regarding the services & survey report. Clear and and in depth description, 10/10 communication, I would definitely recommend.”
Ockki overGoogle · 1 month ago
“Excellent service I had my house surveyed very happy with the report and they had a wealth of information which really helped and also helped with the following work that needed doing 10/10 very trustworthy and would highly recommend”
Dj RavermonkeyGoogle · 2 weeks ago
“Very happy with damp survey,”
Simon DarbyGoogle · 1 month ago

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Every building and brief is different, so we price each job individually. Tell us what you need and we'll send a free, no-obligation quote the same business day.

Most reports are delivered within 5–7 days of the survey. We'll confirm exact timescales when we scope the work.

We're based in Ealing and cover West London, North West London and South West London and the wider South East, including Hounslow, Richmond, Twickenham, Hammersmith and Park Royal, and out into Berkshire — Slough, Langley and Windsor.

Yes. Dawes & Co is regulated by RICS, and our founder also brings 13 years of hands-on construction experience to every survey.

Yes. For roof and façade inspections we use drones to safely reach high-level and awkward areas without the cost of scaffolding.

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