About Us

When it comes to residential building surveying in the South West of England, Langley-Whittingham Building Surveyors offers a personal and professional approach. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our clients receive the best of both worlds: the familiarity of local insight and the breadth of national experience.

What We Do

At Langley-Whittingham Building Surveyors, we are proud to serve Somerset with our deep local knowledge and understanding of the area’s diverse property landscape. Coupled with our national expertise, we provide unparalleled insights and services tailored to meet the needs of both historic and modern properties throughout the region. 

At Langley-Whittingham Building Surveyors, we specialise in providing comprehensive residential surveys, Homebuyer Reports, and Building Surveys. Our expert team is dedicated to ensuring you have a clear understanding of your property’s condition, whether you’re buying a new home, investing in a property, or maintaining an existing one. We meticulously examine every aspect of the property to identify any issues and provide detailed reports that help you make informed decisions.

Our Passion

We have a particular passion for older properties and historic buildings. Our deep appreciation for architectural heritage drives us to offer specialised surveys that address the unique challenges these properties present. With our expertise, we help preserve the charm and integrity of historic homes, ensuring they remain safe and beautiful for future generations.

Our Process

Buying a property can be one of the most stressful experiences in your life. At Langley-Whittingham, we strive to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. We conduct thorough survey inspections tailored to your specific needs. After the inspection, we will personally call you to discuss our findings, addressing any concerns you may have. This direct communication helps alleviate stress and ensures you are fully informed at every stage.

Homebuyer Survey

Our Homebuyer Survey is a report format designed to reflect the condition of a traditional, modern property of standard construction type.

Building Survey

Our Building Survey is for larger, older, extended or higher value homes and provides a detailed, structural assessment of the property condition.

Buy to Let Survey

Our Buy To Let Survey helps property owners and landlords protect their investment while safeguarding the safety of the home for tenants.

Specific Defect Survey

Our Specific Defect Survey is commissioned to address individual or specific issues encountered by clients normally already living at their property.

Our Credentials

Our Senior Director, Catherine Whittingham, brings extensive experience and expertise to our team. Catherine has worked as a residential surveyor for several years in the City of Wells, Somerset, and the surrounding areas. Her background includes commercial surveying for project work in state schools and providing services to universities while working for a large corporate company in Bristol. Catherine is accredited with registration at the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA), reflecting her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and excellence.

Our Commitment

At Langley-Whittingham Building Surveyors, we are committed to offering a personalised and professional experience. We prioritise straightforward communication, ensuring you understand every detail of our reports. Reliability and trust are at the core of our services, and we take pride in delivering accurate and comprehensive survey reports that you can rely on. Our goal is to provide you with the confidence and peace of mind needed to make well-informed property decisions.

Our Price Guide

Although we tend to price projects on a case by case basis, this is a guide to the different survey packages we offer to our clients. Please feel free to call, email or request a quotation.

Homebuyer Survey

£495/ Property
  • Initial Consultation
  • Pre-Survey Preparation
  • Site Inspection
  • Report Compilation
  • Client Review
  • Follow-Up Support

Building Survey

£695/ Property
  • Initial Consultation
  • Pre-Survey Preparation
  • Site Inspection
  • Report Compilation
  • Client Review
  • Follow-Up Support

Buy To let Survey

£595/ Property
  • Initial Consultation
  • Pre-Survey Preparation
  • Site Inspection
  • Report Compilation
  • Client Review
  • Follow-Up Support

Specific Defect Survey

£POA
  • Initial Consultation
  • Pre-Survey Preparation
  • Site Inspection
  • Report Compilation
  • Client Review
  • Follow-Up Support

“Catherine from Langley-Whittingham was exceptional! Her detailed survey saved us from a costly investment. Highly recommend their services!”

Mark Vickers, property developer

“We were thoroughly impressed with Catherine’s professionalism and expertise. Langley-Whittingham provided a comprehensive report that gave us peace of mind. Fantastic job!”

Susan Smith, home owner