Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuers

We recently had a building survey undertaken on a Villa in El Chapparal Golf, Mijas Costa (Costa Del Sol) by Stan of Villa Surveyors. I was very pleased with the result. The report was very clear and concise and identified several areas of concern, including damp to the lower floor of the Villa. Some of the damp issues had been purposely concealed by the vendors, but stan was extremely vigilant! He was very friendly and helpful and thanks to his post survey advice we were able to avoid, what could have been a costly mistake. I can't recommend them enough; I will be using him again when we find our next property.

A massive thank you to Stan for his insight from all his experience. Stan was extremely helpful, always quick to respond and provided clear and supportive advice from his years of work in the field. It really helped us in respect of structural questions. Thank you again.

We asked Stan Dickens from Villa Surveyors to make a full survey report and we are very pleased with the result!The report was very clear and includes everything we asked for and much more. The fact that he was able to schedule very soon made it even better. Thank you!

We were looking for a professional building survey for a refurbished farm building in Portugal that we were buying, what is called a quinta in Portuguese, we were worried about potential damp and timber infestation as it is a 200 year old stone house that was completely renovated some years ago, with many timber elements installed throughout the property. Being expats we do not speak any Portuguese so we were looking for someone reliable who is fluent in English and has lots of experience with surveying properties in Portugal. We initially looked for someone local to provide us with a house survey near Coimbra which is the area where the property is located, however we could not find anyone local who satisfied our requirements for reliability, fluency in English and a high level of expertise. We were then very fortunate to have received a very warm recommendation for Stan, who agreed to come all the way from Madrid to perform the building survey for us. On the day of the survey Stan was punctual, very polite and he performed his work meticulously and to our utmost satisfaction and so we are very pleased to have worked with him on this purchase and whole heartedly recommend Stan to anyone who is in need of his services. If you are looking for a true professional to perform a building survey for your future home in Portugal, do not look anywhere else, Stan is the right man for the job! Thanks again Stan for a job well done.

I got in touch with Villa Surveyors for advice on a 4 bedroom villa in the village of Triquivijate a 10 minutes drive from the coast in Fuerteventura. There were a number of cracks in the roof structure and I was concerned about the state of repair. Stan Dickens provided me with very clear and helpful advice on all areas of concern. Thanks to Stan I am proceeding with the purchase with the peace of mind that I was seeking. If you are looking for a professional building surveyor in the Canary Islands look no further than Villa Surveyors.

Servicio profesional, muy recomendable.

Very professional engineer, i'ld recommend to anyone. Works with you as if he is a partner on the project and not just another client. Very detailed and knows everything there is to know about working in my area of Mendham TWP.

We were very happy with the Building Surveyor Services of Villa Surveyors in the process of our acquisition of a property in the Costa Brava. It is a great feeling to have a totally independent, and qualified Chartered Surveyor adding the necessary technical perspective to the emotionally driven decisions of choosing a home in a foreign country.The service was tailored to our needs, kind, knowledgeable, trustworthy and at the end gave us the confidence to decide on the way forward.The report was structured, clear, detailed, complete, yet zoomed in on the details that we particularly were unsure about.So well done and thanks a lot!

We bought a house in Aranjuez, the house its a little old so we hired Stan to come to have a look.He was puntual, professional and very nice.He was there as long as it took him to evaluate the big house, he did not leave a spot without checking, the report was extremely complete.Even though I am Spanish, my husband is English, and we Spanish do not usually do a survey when buying a house, I would recommend every Spanish to do so and I would totally recommend Villa Surveyors to everyone.Thank you!

I contacted Stan as I wanted a view on the structural soundness of a property in Madrid from someone English-qualified and English-speaking. Stan was very responsive while we made the arrangements for the site visit, punctual on the day and thorough and knowledgeable during the visit itself. Involving Stan has given me great peace of mind, and I would not hesitate to recommend his services.

Excellent service from Stan - prompt, professional and entirely reliable. We really appreciate Stan's expertise and support. Thank you!

I found Stan through Google Maps searching in Madrid for an English speaking surveyor to check a house before making an offer. As a foreigner thinking of purchasing real estate I needed someone to help navigate all the local customs, with the house and with contracts. Stan was exactly who I needed, very professional, super helpful, and saved me lots of $. Will use Stan again when the right home comes along. Thanks again, Matt

I recently required a Home Survey in Alicante at extremely short notice and after a Google search found Villa Surveyors. Stan is a Building Surveyor in Valencia region who was prepared to help out and much to my delight travelled from Madrid on the day of my arranged viewing. Being from the UK it was reassuring to be accompanied by a professional who gave me invaluable advise during a walk around survey. It also put me in a more knowledgeable position prior to making an offer on the property. He has also always made himself available to me when I've required further advice during the buying process. I would definitely recommend preparing yourself prior to purchase and whole heartedly recommend Stan and Villa Surveyors. A positive 5 star recommendation.

I contacted Stan for a Lisbon building survey and he did a top job. You can't find English speaking surveyors in Lisbon for love or money. He pointed out a number of things of concern which I had overlooked and which I now can put right. He was prompt and courteous and I will surely use him again.

Stan was fantastic to work with. His survey was of an incredibly high quality, and provided easy to understand advice that we could draw on in discussions with the real estate agent. Most of all I appreciated the extra work Stan put in after completion of his report, advising us on follow-up issues. I wouldn't have gone ahead with the purchase without his advice. Thanks!

The quality of Stan's work is first class, highly professional and of the highest standard. He carried out a RICS level 3 survey in Andalucia and the report was extremely thorough, exhaustive and very detailed and exactly what was needed to make an informed decision. Highly recommended.

We came across Stan from Villa Surveyors after looking at some properties that where in need of renovation in the Lourinah area of the Lisbon District in Portugal. After doing a Google search of Rics registered property surveyors we contacted a few companies to get information regarding a survey for a house that we had found and wanted to buy.Within a few hours we received a very pleasant call from Stan and we talked about what we needed and what we where looking to do, within two days Stan had the survey on the house done and his advice saved us from buying a property that required a lot more work then we realised needed to be done after our initial viewing.We could not recommend Stan enough for the work Stan did for us in the professional and efficient service Stan provide within 3 days from our initial email a full report on the property and also some great advice to us and saved us a lot of money, we are still waiting for the other companies that we contacted to even reply to our email, Stan has the Job done 👍We will certainly be using Stan again in the future and will be certainly be recommending his company to friends and family thinking of purchasing a property in Portugal or Spain.Many thanks again StanRegardsLuke & Michele

Really pleased to have found Stan here at Villa Surveyors. He completed a really professional condition report on the property we have since purchased in Castelo Branco, Portugal. He also provided advice and recommendations on some changes we were planning. Real piece of mind and value for money.Thank you Stan! Angela Litchfield

We were very happy with the Building Surveyor Services of Villa Surveyors in the process of our acquisition of a property in the Costa Brava. It is a great feeling to have a totally independent, and qualified Chartered Surveyor adding the necessary technical perspective to the emotionally driven decisions of choosing a home in a foreign country. The service was tailored to our needs, kind, knowledgeable, trustworthy and at the end gave us the confidence to decide on the way forward. The report was structured, clear, detailed, complete, yet zoomed in on the details that we particularly were unsure about. So well done and thanks a lot!

Stan flew over to central Portugal to survey a property for us. He is a great communicator, reliable and efficient- the report was excellent- do not buy a property without a survey. Surveyors tell you way more than many lawyers! So avoid false economies ---we highly recommend Stan.......Steve and Jilly

Stan worked at very short notice to provide us with a very detailed report on a property that we were interested in. He kept us informed about the process, as getting necessary documents proved difficult. He has written an extremely helpful report, describing issues we had not thought of ourselves (e.g. the structural integrity of the city wall immediately adjacent to the property). We spoke on the phone to go over some of the key findings, and Stan was able to provide a clear rationale for his estimation. We would certainly recommend Stan highly.

We asked Stan for a report on a chalet in Manzanares El Real. He was excellent, really helpful and I would certainly recommend Villa Surveyors to anyone looking for a survey or condition report on a property in Spain Portugal or Italy.

저희 주택검사 때문에 Algarve Surveyor를 찾아보다가 Villa Surveyors의 Stan Dickens씨에 대해 알게 되었는데, 이 분이 영국에서 훈련받은 공인검량사라고 하셔서 신뢰가 가서 선택하게 되었습니다. 또 영어랑 스페인어 둘 다 하신다고 해서 소통이 한결 편리했어요! 문의사항 여쭤보면 응답도 빠른 편이고, 무엇보다 제일 중요한 견적 금액도 거품 없이 합리적이어서 만족스러웠습니다. 검사도 타 업체에 비해 상세하게 해주시고 모든 면에서 제가 기대했던 것 보다도 더욱 더 만족스러웠어서 Stan씨 덕분에 안심하고 주택 구매를 결정할 수 있었어요. 다음에 또 주택 구매할 때 다시 이분께 맡길 것 같아요! 스페인이나 포르투갈 쪽에서 surveyor 찾으시는 한국인 분들께 강추합니다 🙂

We were looking for a professional building survey for a refurbished farm building in Portugal that we were buying, what is called a quinta in Portuguese, we were worried about potential damp and timber infestation as it is a 200 year old stone house that was completely renovated some years ago, with many timber elements installed throughout the property. Being expats we do not speak any Portuguese so we were looking for someone reliable who is fluent in English and has lots of experience with surveying properties in Portugal. We initially looked for someone local to provide us with a house survey near Coimbra which is the area where the property is located, however we could not find anyone local who satisfied our requirements for reliability, fluency in English and a high level of expertise. We were then very fortunate to have received a very warm recommendation for Stan, who agreed to come all the way from Madrid to perform the building survey for us. On the day of the survey Stan was punctual, very polite and he performed his work meticulously and to our utmost satisfaction and so we are very pleased to have worked with him on this purchase and whole heartedly recommend Stan to anyone who is in need of his services. If you are looking for a true professional to perform a building survey for your future home in Portugal, do not look anywhere else, Stan is the right man for the job! Thanks again Stan for a job well done.

Stan Dickens hizo un estudió técnico de una villa en la Costa del Sol para nosotros. Estamos muy contentos con la calidad de su trabajo. Sin duda, recomiendo utilizar sus servicios.

I had safety and durability concerns about a property I was buying. After consultation and advise from Stan, my concerns were allayed. A very quick, efficient and service. I thoroughly recommend him.

We came across Stan from Villa Surveyors after looking at some properties that where in need of renovation in the Lourinah area of the Lisbon District in Portugal. After doing a Google search of Rics registered property surveyors we contacted a few companies to get information regarding a survey for a house that we had found and wanted to buy. Within a few hours we received a very pleasant call from Stan and we talked about what we needed and what we where looking to do, within two days Stan had the survey on the house done and his advice saved us from buying a property that required a lot more work then we realised needed to be done after our initial viewing. We could not recommend Stan enough for the work Stan did for us in the professional and efficient service Stan provide within 3 days from our initial email a full report on the property and also some great advice to us and saved us a lot of money, we are still waiting for the other companies that we contacted to even reply to our email, Stan has the Job done 👍 We will certainly be using Stan again in the future and will be certainly be recommending his company to friends and family thinking of purchasing a property in Portugal or Spain. Many thanks again Stan Regards Luke & Michele

I found Stan through Google Maps searching in Madrid for an English speaking surveyor to check a house before making an offer. As a foreigner thinking of purchasing real estate I needed someone to help navigate all the local customs, with the house and with contracts. Stan was exactly who I needed, very professional, super helpful, and saved me lots of $. Will use Stan again when the right home comes along. Thanks again, Matt

Stan investigates in detail. He writes succinct and clear reports. He is also happy to deal with any follow up questions both by email and on the telephone. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a thoroughly professional Chartered Surveyor operating in Spain. I believe he has good market insight

Brilliant service from Stan. An amazingly prompt response time and an invaluable advice call, settled our worry regarding our property. Very professional and polite. We’d definitely use Villa Surveyors again.