MAP Chartered Surveyors

MAP Chartered Surveyors: RICS-regulated property valuation and surveying

MAP Chartered Surveyors is a firm of chartered surveyors operating in England and Wales under the regulation of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Its work serves both private individuals — buyers, homeowners, tenants and leaseholders — and businesses and property developers. The firm presents itself as approved by UK banks, building societies, insurers and housing associations.

According to the company's own figures, it inspects properties worth more than £2 billion each year, has more than 50 surveyors and maintains an average customer rating of 4.8 out of 5. The firm states it has been established since 1983 and holds ISO 9001 certification.

Services for homebuyers

The homebuyer services division includes:

• Valuations: residential property valuation reports, useful for mortgage purposes.
• RICS Home Survey Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3: three levels of home condition report, with differing degrees of detail according to the client's needs.
• Lease Advisory: advice on lease extensions.
• Party Wall Act Negotiations: management of negotiations arising under the Party Wall Act.
• Snagging Survey (New Homes): inspection of defects in newly built homes.

The firm notes that its reports help buyers identify significant defects, potential risks and costly repairs before committing to a purchase.

Services for businesses and developers

The business services division covers:

• Building Surveying Services: building surveying services.
• Site Appraisals: site assessments.
• Expert Witness Services: reports and acting as expert witness in property disputes.
• Party Wall Act Negotiations: negotiations under the Party Wall Act.

These services are aimed at businesses and developers that buy, develop, invest in or resolve disputes relating to property.

Coverage and structure

MAP Chartered Surveyors operates in England and Wales, with a stated presence in London, the North, the South East and South West of England, the Midlands and Wales. The firm presents itself as panel approved by relevant mortgage lenders and states that it uses up-to-date technology in its inspections.

MAP Chartered Surveyors is a trading name of Stirling Ackroyd Surveyors Limited, company registration number 03189794, registered office at Building 1, Meadows Business Park, Blackwater, Camberley GU17 9AB. Stirling Ackroyd Surveyors is regulated by RICS for the provision of surveying services.

Profile and reputation

The company describes itself as a respected firm of chartered surveyors, with ISO 9001 certification and RICS regulation. It publishes informative content on buying and selling homes, such as articles on conservatories, damp, structural problems and selling times. It offers a free consultation and a form to obtain an instant quote for the different types of report.

Location and contact

Building 1, Meadows Business Park, Blackwater, Camberley GU17 9AB