About Hounslow Surveyors | Our Chartered Surveying Team

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Chartered Surveyors in Hounslow Since 2010

Hounslow Surveyors was founded in 2010 with a single aim: to provide property buyers in Hounslow with the same level of expert, honest advice that professional property developers take for granted. Back then, too many buyers were going into purchases with nothing more than a lender's drive-by valuation — and discovering serious, costly problems only after they'd moved in.

We started as a two-person practice and have grown steadily on the back of local reputation and word-of-mouth. Every client we've served has been someone navigating one of the biggest financial decisions of their life — and we take that responsibility seriously.

Today, our team covers the full London Borough of Hounslow and the surrounding areas of West London and beyond. We're proud to be a genuinely local practice — not a national franchise, not a brokering service, but real surveyors who know the Hounslow property market inside out.

Our surveyors hold accreditation under RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and RPSA (Residential Property Surveyors Association) — giving clients the highest standard of professional protection and accountability available in UK property surveying.

Hounslow Surveyors RICS-accredited surveyor presenting detailed survey report to a satisfied young couple in their new London home

What Drives Us

Our Values as Hounslow Surveyors

Integrity Above All

We tell you what we find — not what you want to hear. A survey that misses problems to avoid slowing a sale helps nobody. Honest assessments are the foundation of what we do.

Clear Communication

Property jargon shouldn't be a barrier. We write in plain English, follow up every report with a phone call and remain available to answer your questions for as long as you need.

Local Expertise

We know the Hounslow housing stock — the mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, postwar estates and modern developments. Local context shapes better surveys.

Meet the Team

Our Chartered Surveyors in Hounslow

Three dedicated professionals, each with deep roots in the Hounslow area and a genuine commitment to helping property buyers make informed decisions.

James Henderson

Lead Surveyor

James founded Hounslow Surveyors in 2010 after a decade working for national surveying firms across Greater London. He specialises in complex residential and commercial building surveys, party wall matters and expert witness work. A familiar face on many Hounslow streets, James knows the area's property stock better than most. Outside of work he's a keen amateur restorer of period properties — which, he'll tell you, gives him a healthy respect for just how much can go wrong.

BSc (Hons) MSc

Sarah Okafor

Residential Surveyor

Sarah joined the practice in 2016, bringing with her eight years of experience in residential property surveying across West London. She has a particular specialism in leasehold properties and Help to Buy valuations — both of which are in high demand across the Hounslow area. Sarah's clients consistently highlight her thoroughness and her ability to explain complex findings in plain, reassuring terms. "No silly questions," she likes to say. She means it.

BSc (Hons) PgDip

Robert Ashby

Senior Surveyor & Valuer

Robert brings over 25 years of experience to the practice, having previously headed the residential surveying department of a major London firm. He leads our valuation work and handles the most technically complex Level 3 building surveys. Robert is a Registered Valuer and frequently acts as expert witness in property disputes. Ask him about the time he found a Victorian cesspit under a Chiswick kitchen — the look on the estate agent's face was apparently priceless.

BSc (Hons) MBA

Professional Standards

Our Accreditations & Professional Memberships

All our surveyors operate under strict professional codes of conduct, giving you independent assurance of quality and accountability.

RICS

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is the world's leading professional body for property, land and construction. RICS membership provides the highest level of consumer protection in property surveying.

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CIOB

The Chartered Institute of Building is the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and building. CIOB membership demonstrates expertise in property and construction standards.

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RPSA

The Residential Property Surveyors Association is a leading professional body focused specifically on residential property surveying. RPSA membership represents a commitment to the highest standards in home surveys.

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Our Journey

Hounslow Surveyors — 15 Years of Local Excellence

2010

Founded in Hounslow

James Henderson establishes Hounslow Surveyors with a focus on Level 3 residential building surveys. First year: 40 surveys delivered.

2013

Party Wall Services Launched

Growing demand from homeowners extending properties in Hounslow leads to the launch of our dedicated party wall surveying service.

2016

Sarah Joins the Team

Sarah Okafor joins, bringing specialist expertise in leasehold properties and Help to Buy valuations across West London.

2020

100th 5-Star Review

Hounslow Surveyors receives its 100th five-star Google review. Robert Ashby joins as Senior Surveyor & Valuer.

2025

500 Surveys Milestone

We complete our 500th survey, launch our dedicated new-build snagging service and expand coverage across the wider West London area.

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