SDL have been providing expertise in residential property services since 1989 and we now offer our partners national coverage in risk management, surveying, property management, estate agency, mortgages and insurance broking.
Commissioning a professional survey is a simple & cost effective way to reach an informed decision when buying a house.
At SDL Surveying, we are committed to nurturing your career through personal development and accredited training schemes.
Standard Valuation
We conduct property inspections on behalf of a range of national lending organisations to assess a property’s security for mortgage purposes.
HomeBuyer Report
Our network’s HomeBuyer Reports offer a comprehensive alternative to the Standard Valuation, focusing on defects or problems that may affect the value of a property.
Specialist Report
Following a Standard Valuation or HomeBuyer Report, a property may require further specialist reports, into issues such as damp, drainage or structural problems.
Building Survey
Our network conducts building surveys on all types of residential properties, giving the full detail on their construction and condition.
Estate Agent Valuation
As part of the SDL Group, we have access to the CENTURY 21 UK network of estate agents, which is part of one of the world’s largest estate agency networks.
Innovation
Our bespoke iPad software helps our network to be more profitable and risk averse, and we are committed to continued innovation.
Network
Through our nationwide network of surveyors, you can be sure of the quality and delivery of your valuations needs.
Partnerships
We don’t just view our customers as clients – we view them as partners – and as a group we have been working alongside some of them since 1989.
Ian Fergusson
Non-Executive Director
Managing Partner of Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, Ian is also a member of the UK and Ireland and World Boards of the RICS.
Simon Jackson
Group COO
A former COO of Aon’s retail division and operations leader at Egg, Simon joined SDL in 2007 to lead the surveying businesses SDL Surveying and SDL Risk Management, as well as overseeing operations across the Group.
Giles Smith
Chief Surveyor
Giles qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1989, starting out in private practice across the South of England, before stints at C&G and Lloyds. Giles joined SDL Surveying in 2007 and is now Chief Surveyor for England and Wales, with multi-disciplinary responsibility and a specialist in residential surveying.
Ian Russell
Head of Surveying Field Services
A Chartered Surveyor since 1986, Ian joined SDL Surveying in 2015. After beginning his career at Connells, Ian's vast experience also includes roles at Countrywide and e.surv.