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DAWES & COSurveyors
5.0· 9 Google reviews

Commercial Building Surveyors · West London

Commercial building surveys, reports in 5–7 days.

Independent, commercially-focused surveying across West London and the South East, 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
Free quote within 24 hoursReports in 5–7 days13 years on-site construction 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 Hounslow, we work across West London and the surrounding boroughs.

Reviews

What our clients say

5.0from 9 Google reviews ↗

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

I have worked with Dawes Building Services on a number of projects and have consistently found them to be competent, responsive and reliable. Their pricing is competitive and communication throughout the works has always been clear and professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
GeoffGoogle · 4 months ago
Dawes was super professional and prompt with the survey and answered all my questions via phone. Really recommend, would use his services again.
Carla AlvesGoogle · 1 month ago
Dawes did a great job with our appraisal. Flexible, able to complete the report in a short time and overall very competent. Would totally recommend him!
Lola's Pet SalonGoogle · 4 months ago
A dedicated and professional building company. Knowing and experiencing the trade, meeting a reliable and professional company is a blessing. Try them!
Martin ZabihiGoogle · 4 months ago
I have worked with Dawes Building Services on a couple of projects and cannot fault them. They are honest, reliable and deliver in a timely manner. Highly recommend them.
Zubear AliGoogle · 1 month ago
I recently had the pleasure of working with DBS, as they were well recommended. Thank you for your help on our project.
FA HGoogle · 2 months ago
It was an absolute pleasure collaborating with Dawes Building Services. We are happy to recommend them for building services.
AGA AssociatesGoogle · 2 years ago
Great hospitality and amazing service, would highly recommend.
Mohammad Ali Qadir, Q Volt ElectricalGoogle · 4 months ago
Great service. Recommended!
Kamil Sardar AliGoogle · 1 year 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 Hounslow and cover West London and the wider South East, including Ealing, 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.

Ready to get started?

Get a free, no-obligation quote in under two minutes, or call and speak to a surveyor today.

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