Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuers

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

It was tricky finding a English speaking surveyor who covered the Algarve. The local ones barely replied. Then I found Stan, spoke to... read moreIt was tricky finding a English speaking surveyor who covered the Algarve. The local ones barely replied. Then I found Stan, spoke to him on the phone, agreed what was required and within a week he was onsite doing the survey. He found a potential problem with the habitation licence and thank goodness he did. Overall a great service and I would definitely recommend him. 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

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 contacted Stan for a building survey in Madrid. I was thinking of buying a renovated attic flat in the centre of the city, but... read moreI contacted Stan for a building survey in Madrid. I was thinking of buying a renovated attic flat in the centre of the city, but I was a bit concerned, because the building was over a hundred years old. I live hours away from Madrid so I could not accompany Stan on his visit. He arranged a visit with the agent and was there the very next morning. He spent several hours there and phoned me the following day to give me a very detailed report of what he had found. He highlighted various structural and legal issues and I subsequently decided not to go ahead with the purchase. I am so glad I contacted Stan. He was attentive, informative and efficient and certainly saved me from getting into something I might have regretted. Highly recommended 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

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

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 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

Great Service by Stan , highly recommend!

Stan investigates in detail. He writes succinct and clear reports. He is also happy to deal with any follow up questions both by email and... read moreStan investigates in detail. He writes succinct and clear reports. He is also happy to deal with any follow up questions both by email and on the telephone. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a thoroughly professional Chartered Surveyor operating in Spain. I believe he has good market insight 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

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

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

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

We asked Stan Dickens from Villa Surveyors to make a full survey report and we are very pleased with the result!The report was very clear... read moreWe asked Stan Dickens from Villa Surveyors to make a full survey report and we are very pleased with the result!The report was very clear and includes everything we asked for and much more. The fact that he was able to schedule very soon made it even better. 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

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

Servicio profesional, muy recomendable.

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

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

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

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 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