A local team of RICS-regulated surveyors who genuinely care about helping you make the right property decisions in Barnet and North London.
Barnet Surveyors was founded over two decades ago with a single purpose: to give property buyers and sellers in North London access to genuinely expert, independent surveying advice.
Our founder, David Whitmore, grew up in Barnet and knew the local property market from the inside out. After qualifying as a RICS-accredited surveyor and spending several years with a national firm, he saw first-hand how impersonal and slow large surveying companies could be. He wanted to offer something different — local knowledge, professional standards and a personal touch.
Today, Barnet Surveyors is a trusted name across North London. Our team of qualified RICS surveyors has completed over 2,400 surveys across Barnet, Finchley, Mill Hill, Watford and beyond. We're proud to hold full accreditation under RICS, RPSA and CIOB — and to maintain the highest standards of professional practice in everything we do.
But more than the accreditations, what sets us apart is our genuine commitment to our clients. We know that buying a home is stressful enough — and that a good survey can make all the difference. That's why we always go the extra mile.
Our team brings together decades of combined experience across residential and commercial property surveying. Every member is locally based and genuinely passionate about getting it right for you.
David has been surveying properties in the Barnet area for over 20 years. He founded Barnet Surveyors after recognising the need for a genuinely local, client-focused practice. He specialises in Level 3 building surveys for period and older properties, party wall matters and boundary disputes across North London.
"Every property has a story. My job is to make sure you know it before you sign on the dotted line."
Sarah joined Barnet Surveyors six years ago after working as a valuation surveyor for a major London estate agency. She has extensive experience in RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, property valuations (including Help to Buy) and schedules of condition. Sarah has a particular passion for helping first-time buyers navigate the property buying process.
"A good survey isn't just about finding problems — it's about giving you clarity and confidence."
Emily is one of our newest team members, but she already brings years of experience from a busy London surveying practice. She specialises in snagging surveys for new build properties and RICS Level 2 home surveys. Emily grew up in Finchley and knows the North London housing stock exceptionally well.
"No two properties are the same — and I approach every survey with fresh eyes."
We tell it how it is. Even if the news isn't what you hoped to hear, you'll always get an honest, independent assessment.
We don't cut corners. Every survey we carry out is a complete, professional assessment — not a tick-box exercise.
We write reports in plain English and are always available for a chat to help you understand your findings.
We live and work in the Barnet area. Our surveyors have extensive knowledge of local property types, planning policies and market conditions.
All our surveyors are RICS-regulated members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors — the gold standard for property professionals in the UK.
We also hold accreditation under the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) and our team members include members of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). These accreditations mean you can be confident that every survey we carry out meets the highest professional standards.
When you choose a local RICS firm like Barnet Surveyors, you're choosing a firm that is independently regulated, professionally indemnified and bound by a strict code of ethics. If something goes wrong — which is rare — you have recourse through RICS' complaints process.
View Our ServicesThe UK's leading professional body for property and construction. RICS-regulated firms follow strict standards and codes of conduct.
The RPSA promotes the highest standards in residential property surveying and provides robust accreditation for member firms.
Our surveyors with CIOB membership demonstrate specialist expertise in building construction, maintenance and management.
Based on 127+ verified client reviews — testament to our commitment to professional service.
David personally called me after delivering my survey report to walk through the findings. You don't get that level of personal service from big national firms. Barnet Surveyors are in a different league.
Sarah was amazing — she turned around a Help to Buy valuation in just two days and even liaised directly with our solicitor. Professional, fast and great value. Will definitely use again.
Emily did a brilliant snagging survey on our new build. She found problems our developer would never have told us about. Her report was so detailed that the developer dealt with every single item. Excellent service.