Building a better future, one project at a time.
Hughes Jay & Panter Ltd are an established Chartered Surveying Practice that commenced trading in 1966. Due to continued success and expansion, the Practice became a Limited Company in 2010. This well-established proven track record enables us to provide effective building surveying and property consultancy services to London and the South East.
Our Approach
Whether individual units or part of an extended property portfolio, buildings are valuable assets requiring professional management. Costs associated with purchase, refurbishment, and maintenance must always be carefully assessed. It is our job to reconcile these factors, taking into account the client's requirements. Hughes Jay and Panter's approach is based on core building surveying skills founded on a thorough understanding of how buildings are constructed and perform. Our expertise in a variety of building surveying services allows us to assess problems from multiple viewpoints. We provide a comprehensive service for projects of any size from inception to completion.
Our Clients
We work with a varied client spectrum. This ranges from private individuals to multinational property development and investment companies, local authorities, health and education bodies, housing associations, block and property management companies, pension funds, and legal advisers.
Our Services
Our comprehensive range of services is designed to cater to the diverse needs of our clients. We offer Building Surveys & Reports, Contract Administration, Design & Specification, Drone Surveys, EWS1 Surveys & Cladding Remedial Works, Landlord & Tenant, Party Walls, Planning & Building Regulations, and Principal Designer services. Our team of experienced professionals provides expert guidance and support throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that our clients receive seamless and comprehensive services.
Building Surveys & Reports
We, as building surveyors, understand how buildings are put together, how they work, and why they sometimes fail. We can draw on our broad range of experience to analyse the cause of defect and advise on the remedial measures required. Hughes Jay & Panter provide a variety of surveys offering technical advice and ensuring clients can make a reasoned and informed judgement when purchasing, maintaining, or altering properties. We can tailor our report to the clients' requirements. Typical reports include: Pre-Acquisition Reports, Defect Analysis Reports, Budget Costs and Feasibility Reports, Reinstatement Cost Assessments, Planned Preventative Maintenance Reports.
Contract Administration
Once a project has been designed and specified, we are able to continue our service through to completion. Our Contract Administration role might include sending the project to competitive tender, reporting of tenders, selecting appropriate building contracts, and overseeing the works on site. The wide range of expertise and flexible approach offered by Hughes Jay & Panter mean we are able to provide services to suit refurbishment, new build, or development projects and provide alternative services such as Project Co-ordination and Employers Agent.
Overall Impression
The reviews of HJP are overwhelmingly positive, with both reviewers awarding a 5-star rating.
Quality of Service
The service provided by HJP is described as "quick and efficient" and "professional". The company's expertise and competence in their field are highlighted, with one reviewer stating that they are "very competent and professional".
Survey Reports
The survey reports provided by HJP are praised for being "clear, yet comprehensive", suggesting that they strike a good balance between clarity and detail.
Comparison to Other Companies
One reviewer goes so far as to state that HJP is "one of the best surveying companies" they have had the pleasure of working with, implying that they stand out from others in the industry.
