Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuers

Really pleased to have found Stan here at Villa Surveyors. He completed a really professional condition report on the property we have since purchased... read moreReally pleased to have found Stan here at Villa Surveyors. He completed a really professional condition report on the property we have since purchased in Castelo Branco, Portugal. He also provided advice and recommendations on some changes we were planning. Real piece of mind and value for money.Thank you Stan! Angela Litchfield 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.

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

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

It wasn’t easy to find a Chartered Surveyor who had the skills to undertake a professional building survey in Estepona. There were a number of... read moreIt wasn’t easy to find a Chartered Surveyor who had the skills to undertake a professional building survey in Estepona. There were a number of companies offering building surveying services on the Costa del Sol, but none of them convinced me that they were up to the job. That is, until I found Stan Dickens of Villa Surveyors, who was able to quickly arrange an appointment to inspect the property. Stan undertook a very thorough building inspection, following which he prepared a very professional pre-purchase building survey complete with photographs. Stan’s report was very easy to read and jargon free. In his report Stan listed some defects which I was able to get fixed by the vendor as part of the sales agreement. I am so pleased that I contracted Stan andI can wholeheartedly recommend Villa Surveyors services to anybody thinking of buying a property in Andalucia. 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

We were very happy with the Building Surveyor Services of Villa Surveyors in the process of our acquisition of a property in the Costa Brava.... read moreWe were very happy with the Building Surveyor Services of Villa Surveyors in the process of our acquisition of a property in the Costa Brava. It is a great feeling to have a totally independent, and qualified Chartered Surveyor adding the necessary technical perspective to the emotionally driven decisions of choosing a home in a foreign country.The service was tailored to our needs, kind, knowledgeable, trustworthy and at the end gave us the confidence to decide on the way forward.The report was structured, clear, detailed, complete, yet zoomed in on the details that we particularly were unsure about.So well done and thanks a lot! 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

Stan flew over to central Portugal to survey a property for us. He is a great communicator, reliable and efficient- the report was excellent- do... read moreStan flew over to central Portugal to survey a property for us. He is a great communicator, reliable and efficient- the report was excellent- do not buy a property without a survey. Surveyors tell you way more than many lawyers! So avoid false economies ---we highly recommend Stan.......Steve and Jilly 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

Building Survey & Property Inspection, Madrid, SpainIt was my first time buying property so with all of the natural added stresses it was essential I... read moreBuilding Survey & Property Inspection, Madrid, SpainIt was my first time buying property so with all of the natural added stresses it was essential I had a Chartered Surveyor come to the property for review. From the moment of my initial enquiry, Stan provided quick responses, and was extremely informative. The first contact via telephone, with excellent customer service instantly put my mind at rest. On the day of the inspection Stan was extremely knowledgeable, supportive and even provided me with tips on maintaining the property going forwards. This is a company that goes the extra mile! 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

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

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

A very well presented report. A must for anyone buying. Thanks for your professional advise and detail.

Stan worked at very short notice to provide us with a very detailed report on a property that we were interested in. He kept us... read moreStan worked at very short notice to provide us with a very detailed report on a property that we were interested in. He kept us informed about the process, as getting necessary documents proved difficult. He has written an extremely helpful report, describing issues we had not thought of ourselves (e.g. the structural integrity of the city wall immediately adjacent to the property). We spoke on the phone to go over some of the key findings, and Stan was able to provide a clear rationale for his estimation. We would certainly recommend Stan highly. read less

I found Stan through Villa Surveyors while searching the internet for Surveyors in Portugal and after speaking to some others that I had come across... read moreI found Stan through Villa Surveyors while searching the internet for Surveyors in Portugal and after speaking to some others that I had come across decided that Stan sounded exactly what I was looking for. I'm so glad he was able to look at a rural property in Alentejo that I was interested in, he gave a very professional and informed report on the property which put my mind at ease knowing that there would be no surprises later! He responded very quickly to all communications and produced the report very promptly. I would thoroughly recommend him and believe it is money well spent for the peace of mind alone!! Thanks again Stan. read less

I cannot recommend Stan highly enough. He is a gentlemen and truly operates at the best quality you can get for this service. Search no... read moreI cannot recommend Stan highly enough. He is a gentlemen and truly operates at the best quality you can get for this service. Search no further, Villa Surveyors are what you are looking for. 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 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

Central Lisbon Condition Survey 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

I got in touch with Villa Surveyors for advice on a 4 bedroom villa in the village of Triquivijate a 10 minutes drive from the... read moreI got in touch with Villa Surveyors for advice on a 4 bedroom villa in the village of Triquivijate a 10 minutes drive from the coast in Fuerteventura. There were a number of cracks in the roof structure and I was concerned about the state of repair. Stan Dickens provided me with very clear and helpful advice on all areas of concern. Thanks to Stan I am proceeding with the purchase with the peace of mind that I was seeking. If you are looking for a professional building surveyor in the Canary Islands look no further than Villa Surveyors. 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

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 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

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

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

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 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