Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuers

We were looking for a professional building survey for a refurbished farm building in Portugal that we were buying, what is called a quinta in... read moreWe were looking for a professional building survey for a refurbished farm building in Portugal that we were buying, what is called a quinta in Portuguese, we were worried about potential damp and timber infestation as it is a 200 year old stone house that was completely renovated some years ago, with many timber elements installed throughout the property. Being expats we do not speak any Portuguese so we were looking for someone reliable who is fluent in English and has lots of experience with surveying properties in Portugal. We initially looked for someone local to provide us with a house survey near Coimbra which is the area where the property is located, however we could not find anyone local who satisfied our requirements for reliability, fluency in English and a high level of expertise. We were then very fortunate to have received a very warm recommendation for Stan, who agreed to come all the way from Madrid to perform the building survey for us. On the day of the survey Stan was punctual, very polite and he performed his work meticulously and to our utmost satisfaction and so we are very pleased to have worked with him on this purchase and whole heartedly recommend Stan to anyone who is in need of his services. If you are looking for a true professional to perform a building survey for your future home in Portugal, do not look anywhere else, Stan is the right man for the job! Thanks again Stan for a job well done. read less

Stan Dickens conducted the survey and prepared the snagging report for a an apartment in a new built project I recently bought in Sotogrande. The... read moreStan Dickens conducted the survey and prepared the snagging report for a an apartment in a new built project I recently bought in Sotogrande. The survey has been very detailed and professionally prepared. Stan also took the time to go through the defects with the developer’s after sales representative to ensure clarity on what needs to be done. Response time and service has been very good read less

He encontrado un profesional, muy comprometido con el encargo.Ha dado el 200%,, para ayudarnos con nuestros objetivos.Finalmente hemos quedado muy satisfechos y le recomendariamos a... read moreHe encontrado un profesional, muy comprometido con el encargo.Ha dado el 200%,, para ayudarnos con nuestros objetivos.Finalmente hemos quedado muy satisfechos y le recomendariamos a nuestros conocidos , sin dudarlo. read less

We were looking for a Chartered Surveyor to provide a condition survey on a house we wanted to buy in the Costa Brava. Stan... read moreWe were looking for a Chartered Surveyor to provide a condition survey on a house we wanted to buy in the Costa Brava. Stan produced a very detailed report at short notice, noting some defects we had not picked up. He also provided sound advice on valuation and the buying process in Spain. read less

We recently had a building survey undertaken on a Villa in El Chapparal Golf, Mijas Costa (Costa Del Sol) by Stan of Villa Surveyors. I... read moreWe recently had a building survey undertaken on a Villa in El Chapparal Golf, Mijas Costa (Costa Del Sol) by Stan of Villa Surveyors. I was very pleased with the result. The report was very clear and concise and identified several areas of concern, including damp to the lower floor of the Villa. Some of the damp issues had been purposely concealed by the vendors, but stan was extremely vigilant! He was very friendly and helpful and thanks to his post survey advice we were able to avoid, what could have been a costly mistake. I can't recommend them enough; I will be using him again when we find our next property. read less

Un magnífico profesional. Si vas a comprar una casa y necesitas conocer todos sus detalles antes de escriturar, Stan resolverá todas tus dudas.

Stan carried out a walk-round survey of a 3-bed property in Bensafrim, Lagos that we are looking to buy. He was very knowledgeable and gave... read moreStan carried out a walk-round survey of a 3-bed property in Bensafrim, Lagos that we are looking to buy. He was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of useful information about the condition of the property. Great value for money for us as he has saved us thousands in renovations works that we now realise we don't need to do! read less

We asked Stan for a report on a chalet in Manzanares El Real. He was excellent, really helpful and I would certainly recommend Villa Surveyors... read moreWe asked Stan for a report on a chalet in Manzanares El Real. He was excellent, really helpful and I would certainly recommend Villa Surveyors to anyone looking for a survey or condition report on a property in Spain Portugal or Italy. read less

We were looking for a professional building survey for a refurbished farm building in Portugal that we were buying, what is called a quinta in... read moreWe were looking for a professional building survey for a refurbished farm building in Portugal that we were buying, what is called a quinta in Portuguese, we were worried about potential damp and timber infestation as it is a 200 year old stone house that was completely renovated some years ago, with many timber elements installed throughout the property. Being expats we do not speak any Portuguese so we were looking for someone reliable who is fluent in English and has lots of experience with surveying properties in Portugal. We initially looked for someone local to provide us with a house survey near Coimbra which is the area where the property is located, however we could not find anyone local who satisfied our requirements for reliability, fluency in English and a high level of expertise. We were then very fortunate to have received a very warm recommendation for Stan, who agreed to come all the way from Madrid to perform the building survey for us. On the day of the survey Stan was punctual, very polite and he performed his work meticulously and to our utmost satisfaction and so we are very pleased to have worked with him on this purchase and whole heartedly recommend Stan to anyone who is in need of his services. If you are looking for a true professional to perform a building survey for your future home in Portugal, do not look anywhere else, Stan is the right man for the job! Thanks again Stan for a job well done. read less

Thanks to Stan's recommendations and assistance, I was able to purchase a beautiful apartment in Lisbon. I highly recommend Villa Surveyors. Stan was easy to... read moreThanks to Stan's recommendations and assistance, I was able to purchase a beautiful apartment in Lisbon. I highly recommend Villa Surveyors. Stan was easy to communicate with, extremely professional and the service was very reasonably priced. His report was detailed and paid careful attention to particular concerns that I had raised with the building. He discussed the report with me over the phone, and continued to work with me for several weeks to ensure that I was able to get all the necessary information from the seller. I really appreciated his advice based on his many years of experience. Thank you Stan!! read less

We bought a house in Aranjuez, the house its a little old so we hired Stan to come to have a look.He was puntual, professional... read moreWe bought a house in Aranjuez, the house its a little old so we hired Stan to come to have a look.He was puntual, professional and very nice.He was there as long as it took him to evaluate the big house, he did not leave a spot without checking, the report was extremely complete.Even though I am Spanish, my husband is English, and we Spanish do not usually do a survey when buying a house, I would recommend every Spanish to do so and I would totally recommend Villa Surveyors to everyone.Thank you! read less

My partner and I were in the early stages of buying a property in Madrid and we worked with Stan on this particular venture.Thanks to... read moreMy partner and I were in the early stages of buying a property in Madrid and we worked with Stan on this particular venture.Thanks to Stan's knowledge and experience we were saved from a very risky and costly investment.Even though we did not move forward with this property, we will definitely be using Stan's services again in the near future.Working with Stan provided a great sense of ease, he is both experienced and trustworthy.Thanks again Stan, we'll be in touch again soon 🙂 read less

I found Stan to be very professional and helpful. Having spent a few hours looking round the property, he rang me on the day... read moreI found Stan to be very professional and helpful. Having spent a few hours looking round the property, he rang me on the day to give a summary of his findings, and subsequently produced a very detailed and helpful report, which I showed to a number of relevant people, including my retired estate agent parents, who have remarked on its thoroughness and quality. I now feel reassured in my property purchase, and more informed as to the relevant work that I need to do afterwards, and further checks I need to do before committing to purchase. Thank you! read less

We came across Stan from Villa Surveyors after looking at some properties that where in need of renovation in the Lourinah area of the Lisbon... read moreWe came across Stan from Villa Surveyors after looking at some properties that where in need of renovation in the Lourinah area of the Lisbon District in Portugal. After doing a Google search of Rics registered property surveyors we contacted a few companies to get information regarding a survey for a house that we had found and wanted to buy. Within a few hours we received a very pleasant call from Stan and we talked about what we needed and what we where looking to do, within two days Stan had the survey on the house done and his advice saved us from buying a property that required a lot more work then we realised needed to be done after our initial viewing. We could not recommend Stan enough for the work Stan did for us in the professional and efficient service Stan provide within 3 days from our initial email a full report on the property and also some great advice to us and saved us a lot of money, we are still waiting for the other companies that we contacted to even reply to our email, Stan has the Job done 👍 We will certainly be using Stan again in the future and will be certainly be recommending his company to friends and family thinking of purchasing a property in Portugal or Spain. Many thanks again Stan Regards Luke & Michele read less

Stan was fantastic to work with. His survey was of an incredibly high quality, and provided easy to understand advice that we could draw on... read moreStan was fantastic to work with. His survey was of an incredibly high quality, and provided easy to understand advice that we could draw on in discussions with the real estate agent. Most of all I appreciated the extra work Stan put in after completion of his report, advising us on follow-up issues. I wouldn't have gone ahead with the purchase without his advice. Thanks! read less

We bought a house in Aranjuez, the house its a little old so we hired Stan to come to have a look.He was puntual, professional... read moreWe bought a house in Aranjuez, the house its a little old so we hired Stan to come to have a look.He was puntual, professional and very nice.He was there as long as it took him to evaluate the big house, he did not leave a spot without checking, the report was extremely complete.Even though I am Spanish, my husband is English, and we Spanish do not usually do a survey when buying a house, I would recommend every Spanish to do so and I would totally recommend Villa Surveyors to everyone.Thank you! read less

I found Stan through Google Maps searching in Madrid for an English speaking surveyor to check a house before making an offer. As a foreigner... read moreI found Stan through Google Maps searching in Madrid for an English speaking surveyor to check a house before making an offer. As a foreigner thinking of purchasing real estate I needed someone to help navigate all the local customs, with the house and with contracts. Stan was exactly who I needed, very professional, super helpful, and saved me lots of $. Will use Stan again when the right home comes along. Thanks again, Matt read less

I employed Stan Dickens of Villa Surveyors to undertake two building surveys of villas in Loule, Portugal and Ayamonte, Spain. Stan spent around four hours... read moreI employed Stan Dickens of Villa Surveyors to undertake two building surveys of villas in Loule, Portugal and Ayamonte, Spain. Stan spent around four hours at each property and produced two very detailed reports which included photographs and floor plans. The costs estimates for repairs proved to be very accurate. My solicitors in Portugal and Spain were both impressed with the reports and found the floor area calculations very helpful to identify possible illegal construction. Based on Stan's findings we decided on the Ayamonte property and are now very happily installed. Thank you Stan. I will be happy to recommend you to anyone seeking a condition survey in the Algarve or Southern Spain. read less

I had a building survey undertaken on a house in Madrid by Villa Surveyors. I was very pleased with the result. The report was well... read moreI had a building survey undertaken on a house in Madrid by Villa Surveyors. I was very pleased with the result. The report was well laid out and went into sufficient detail so that I could understand the issues. I spent some time talking to Stan Dickens about some issues with the property. He was very friendly and helpful and thanks to his advise I was able to negotiate a reduction in the price. I can't recommend them enough. Thanks Stan. read less

Very thorough house surveyor willing to travel to any area like coimbra or porto or Braga.Prompt reporting and flexible on dates when I had to... read moreVery thorough house surveyor willing to travel to any area like coimbra or porto or Braga.Prompt reporting and flexible on dates when I had to change dates .Also willing to assist long after survey .Would strongly recommend . read less

저희 주택검사 때문에 Algarve Surveyor를 찾아보다가 Villa Surveyors의 Stan Dickens씨에 대해 알게 되었는데, 이 분이 영국에서 훈련받은 공인검량사라고 하셔서 신뢰가 가서 선택하게 되었습니다. 또 영어랑... read more저희 주택검사 때문에 Algarve Surveyor를 찾아보다가 Villa Surveyors의 Stan Dickens씨에 대해 알게 되었는데, 이 분이 영국에서 훈련받은 공인검량사라고 하셔서 신뢰가 가서 선택하게 되었습니다. 또 영어랑 스페인어 둘 다 하신다고 해서 소통이 한결 편리했어요! 문의사항 여쭤보면 응답도 빠른 편이고, 무엇보다 제일 중요한 견적 금액도 거품 없이 합리적이어서 만족스러웠습니다. 검사도 타 업체에 비해 상세하게 해주시고 모든 면에서 제가 기대했던 것 보다도 더욱 더 만족스러웠어서 Stan씨 덕분에 안심하고 주택 구매를 결정할 수 있었어요. 다음에 또 주택 구매할 때 다시 이분께 맡길 것 같아요! 스페인이나 포르투갈 쪽에서 surveyor 찾으시는 한국인 분들께 강추합니다 🙂 read less

저희 주택검사 때문에 Algarve Surveyor를 찾아보다가 Villa Surveyors의 Stan Dickens씨에 대해 알게 되었는데, 이 분이 영국에서 훈련받은 공인검량사라고 하셔서 신뢰가 가서 선택하게 되었습니다. 또 영어랑... read more저희 주택검사 때문에 Algarve Surveyor를 찾아보다가 Villa Surveyors의 Stan Dickens씨에 대해 알게 되었는데, 이 분이 영국에서 훈련받은 공인검량사라고 하셔서 신뢰가 가서 선택하게 되었습니다. 또 영어랑 스페인어 둘 다 하신다고 해서 소통이 한결 편리했어요! 문의사항 여쭤보면 응답도 빠른 편이고, 무엇보다 제일 중요한 견적 금액도 거품 없이 합리적이어서 만족스러웠습니다. 검사도 타 업체에 비해 상세하게 해주시고 모든 면에서 제가 기대했던 것 보다도 더욱 더 만족스러웠어서 Stan씨 덕분에 안심하고 주택 구매를 결정할 수 있었어요. 다음에 또 주택 구매할 때 다시 이분께 맡길 것 같아요! 스페인이나 포르투갈 쪽에서 surveyor 찾으시는 한국인 분들께 강추합니다 🙂 read less

Stan Dickens hizo un estudió técnico de una villa en la Costa del Sol para nosotros. Estamos muy contentos con la calidad de su trabajo.... read moreStan Dickens hizo un estudió técnico de una villa en la Costa del Sol para nosotros. Estamos muy contentos con la calidad de su trabajo. Sin duda, recomiendo utilizar sus servicios. read less

I had safety and durability concerns about a property I was buying. After consultation and advise from Stan, my concerns were allayed. A very quick,... read moreI had safety and durability concerns about a property I was buying. After consultation and advise from Stan, my concerns were allayed. A very quick, efficient and service. I thoroughly recommend him. read less

We came across Stan from Villa Surveyors after looking at some properties that where in need of renovation in the Lourinah area of the Lisbon... read moreWe came across Stan from Villa Surveyors after looking at some properties that where in need of renovation in the Lourinah area of the Lisbon District in Portugal. After doing a Google search of Rics registered property surveyors we contacted a few companies to get information regarding a survey for a house that we had found and wanted to buy.Within a few hours we received a very pleasant call from Stan and we talked about what we needed and what we where looking to do, within two days Stan had the survey on the house done and his advice saved us from buying a property that required a lot more work then we realised needed to be done after our initial viewing.We could not recommend Stan enough for the work Stan did for us in the professional and efficient service Stan provide within 3 days from our initial email a full report on the property and also some great advice to us and saved us a lot of money, we are still waiting for the other companies that we contacted to even reply to our email, Stan has the Job done 👍We will certainly be using Stan again in the future and will be certainly be recommending his company to friends and family thinking of purchasing a property in Portugal or Spain.Many thanks again StanRegardsLuke & Michele read less

I'm buying a second home in The Algarve near Silves Portugal. Although I was told it was not as common in Portugal versus... read moreI'm buying a second home in The Algarve near Silves Portugal. Although I was told it was not as common in Portugal versus the US where I am from, I'm happy I had a home inspection done, and even happier Stan did the work. Stan's credentials and skills are excellent. He provided a good education and sage advice prior to us entering an agreement.Stan's work included a site visit, analysis and building survey with snagging list. Although I consider myself somewhat savvy around a house, Stan found many items that I would have never found. The report clearly articulated what was working, marginal and needed fixing/replacing. I am now in a much better negotiating position when I go work with the owner to address the snagging (punch) list. I heartily recommend Stan and Villa Surveyors. read less

I contacted Stan for a Lisbon building survey and he did a top job. You can't find English speaking surveyors in Lisbon for love or... read moreI contacted Stan for a Lisbon building survey and he did a top job. You can't find English speaking surveyors in Lisbon for love or money. He pointed out a number of things of concern which I had overlooked and which I now can put right. He was prompt and courteous and I will surely use him again. read less

I found Stan through Google Maps searching in Madrid for an English speaking surveyor to check a house before making an offer. As a foreigner... read moreI found Stan through Google Maps searching in Madrid for an English speaking surveyor to check a house before making an offer. As a foreigner thinking of purchasing real estate I needed someone to help navigate all the local customs, with the house and with contracts. Stan was exactly who I needed, very professional, super helpful, and saved me lots of $. Will use Stan again when the right home comes along. Thanks again, Matt read less

Stan was absolutely wonderful to work with and made sure he was readily available to answer all my questions! I live in the USA and... read moreStan was absolutely wonderful to work with and made sure he was readily available to answer all my questions! I live in the USA and Stan fit me into an already tight schedule to survey a home for me in Madeira, Portugal. His feedback was honest, transparent and very reliable! I reccomend him 100% and will be using his services in the near future. Thank you! read less

We worked with Stan to purchase our first home in the Lisbon Area and we could not be happier. While a first purchase can be... read moreWe worked with Stan to purchase our first home in the Lisbon Area and we could not be happier. While a first purchase can be stressful and scary, especially when it is an international purchase (we are living in Canada and are planning to move to Portugal next year), Stan’s impeccable work has comforted and helped us to find the rare pearl. Stan is patient, attentive and very meticulous. Stan worked with us to put together a plan on how to visit multiple properties, evaluate them based on our needs as well as use his expertise as a surveyor to advise us. Stan visited about 15 properties in Lisbon and the surroundings for us and, during this process, he would debrief us everyday the visits of the day. We finally found the house that ticked all our boxes for a perfect home. Although we were not able to visit the house in person (travel restrictions due to COVID-19), the photos, videos and information provided by Stan gave us a great deal of insight into the house. Not only did Stan provided us with technical information regarding the house’s structure and the construction, but he also gave us a feel of the area where the house is located (the surrounding streets, shops, facilities nearby, transportation, population, etc.). Stan also went out of his way to interview and talk to agents and ensure that our interests were well represented. Thanks to Stan, we felt confident enough to go ahead and purchase this house. Stan’s work was essential to our property purchasing project and we could not recommend him more highly! read less