Project Services

In Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge

Building Surveying and Project / Contract Administration

Whether you are a developer, landlord or occupier, our team of experienced Chartered Surveyors will work with you to deliver your project with the highest standard of professional care and due diligence.

Our clients can also benefit from our multi-discipline practice as our teams can then successfully sell, let or manage your property once the project has been completed.

From designing and agreeing the scope of the project, specifying and tending the works (to obtain competitive prices) and then administering the project through to completion, we will be your single point of contact and will ensure that your interests are protected throughout. We will keep you updated on progress throughout the project at the level of detail you require.

From this...

Existing 3 bedroom property

To this…

Planning consent secured for 9 apartments

From the outset we will establish the project brief to confirm your requirements. We can then provide a design service and specify all of the necessary works for the project. We will then issue tender documentation to at least three contractors to obtain competitive prices. We would normally meet each contractor on site to run through the works and answer any questions and on receipt of the three quotations we would analyse the figures and produce a report detailing our findings and recommendations. Once a contractor has been appointed, we would then administer the project through to completion carrying out regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality and ensure the project objectives are achieved.

A key part of any project is financial control and we will ensure a client pays the right amount at the right time for the work undertaken by the contractor. We will inspect the works during the construction phase to check progress against applications for payment and only authorise payments that are due.

Our experience in this work spans property of all types including residential, commercial, leisure and industrial and we align ourselves with your vision and values to deliver your project from inception through to completion.

From this...

Existing 3 bedroom property

To this…

Planning consent secured for 9 apartments

Case Studies

Brightling Hall

RESIDENTIAL

Robertsbridge

Bracketts are providing full project services to transform this substantial former Victorian Manor House back into a single dwelling.

Our services include: Design Development, Specification and Tender and Contract Administration.

MIXED USE

London Road

Bracketts were initially instructed to oversee reinstatement works following a flood, develop designs to improve the layout of the 3rd floor living accommodation (including the creation of new dormers) and to obtain Planning Permission and Full Plans Building Regulation Approval for the works. Our surveyors then administered the works from inception through to completion and our lettings team successfully let the commercial unit at ground floor level and the flat at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor, thus providing a full – in house service for our client.

COMMERCIAL

High Street

After successfully negotiating a dilapidations settlement on behalf of the landlord, we developed designs to convert the upper floors of this former Masonic Meeting Hall into three well-proportioned flats. Our surveyors then obtained Planning Permission and full Plans Building Regulation Approval for the conversion works and administered the contract through to completion. Our residential lettings team then successfully let out the three new flats and our Property Management Team now manage the property on behalf of the landlord. Again, providing a full in-house service to our client.

Our key areas

Using the latest CAD design software, we can provide 2D drawings to enable us to advise on feasibility, planning restrictions, site constraints and provide our own suggestions to maximise a project

Bracketts can prepare, complete and collate the required documentation in order that a Planning Application can be submitted. We then monitor the application determination process (which is normally 8 weeks) and liaise with the Local Authority if questions or further enquiries are raised.

Once Planning Permission has been granted we will produce all the necessary technical drawings and schedules to enable the submission of a Full Plans Building Regulation Application to either the Local Authority Building Control body or an Approved Inspector.

We can prepare a full working specification and obtain completive tenders (prices) in order that you can instruct a contractor to carry out the works. Our surveyors can then monitor and administrate the works on site through to completion.

Get in touch with the Surveys & Valuations team:

Linda W.
We have had a first-class experience of marketing and competing the sale of a property within 3 months with Bracketts Estate Agents in Tunbridge Wells. We had excellent advice from Sarah Mott throughout the process and both Sarah and Kim Stephenson kept us fully informed along the way. Efficient communication with the buyer and our solicitor managed, and overcame, issues along the way and I would not hesitate to recommend this team in what can be a stressful time.
Sam E.
We've just finished a tenancy with Bracketts and found the overall experience very positive. We had come from a rather negative experience with our previous letting agents in London and Bracketts were much more professional.

We had some viewings with other agents in Tunbridge Wells. One of these agents had stated that we would need to return for a followup interview with the landlord before our application would be considered, and that we should consider what we would to "incentivise" the landlord to go with us in terms of offering a higher rent to compete with other applicants. Needless to say, we did not proceed with that agent.

At our viewing with Bracketts they made it clear they didn't endorse betting wars on the part of the tenants: the price listed was the price that would go forwards. They were responsive throughout the tenancy, and though the building had a few age-related issues, Brackett's responded as well as possible.

Highly recommended if you're looking to rent in the area.
Luke M.
Very helpful, got my survey sorted here. Recommend :)
Response from the owner:Hi Luke - thanks for the great feedback and 5 star review for Tyson and our survey team who all send their best wishes. If we can help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. Best wishes from the whole team :)
Joshua J.
Damon Crittenden was the best Property Manager I have dealt with. Very empathetic and attentive, always helped when needed in a timely manner too. You’re in good hands if you have to deal with Damon.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this feedback. We'd all be pleased to help you in the future. The lettings team send you their very best wishes.
Mercedes M.
Finley B.
I had a Survey carried out by Tyson who was incredibly efficient and very helpful throughout the entire process.
Response from the owner:Hi Finley - thank you for leaving a review for Tyson and our survey team. He was pleased to help you, really appreciates the feedback and sends his best wishes. If we can every be of help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask.
Mihaela A.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind review - we were delighted to have you as tenants. Best wishes in your new home :)
Lukasz W.
I rented through Brackets for just over four years, and my experience was thoroughly enjoyable. The inventory reports were consistently accurate, and whenever any issues arose during my stay, the management team responded swiftly to resolve them. The property itself was well-maintained and kept to a high standard throughout my time.
Response from the owner:Hi Lukasz - thank you for this brilliant feedback as a tenant of 4 years. Its great to hear that the team looked after you so well and thank you also for being a wonderful tenant. We'd all be pleased to help you in the future. The lettings team send you their very best wishes :)
Alex T.
Robust professional service, I dealt with Tyson who provided advice I could trust and took time to ensure I understood the information provided. I would recommend Tyson if you need a surveyor.
Response from the owner:Hi Alex - thank you for leaving this 5 star review for Tyson - we appreciate the feedback and you taking time to leave this. If we can ever be of any help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. All the best from Tyson and the team.

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Tunbridge Wells

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Tonbridge

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