Lewis Surveying Associates

Lewis Surveying Associates is a chartered building surveyors practice located in the North of England, with three offices in Penrith, Richmond, and Hexham. We blend modern technology with traditional surveying methods to provide a full range of services for commercial, residential, and public-sector clients.

Our Expertise

At Lewis Surveying Associates, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

Measured Surveys: We generate accurate scale floor plans, elevations, and cross sections for kitchen extensions or full house renovations using AutoCAD to create technical drawings of the existing layout.

Land Surveys: We work alongside our clients to create accurate detailed CAD drawings, including man-made features, physical boundary details, tree positions, contours, and natural terrain.

Architectural & Design: We provide a full range of drawings from initial concept sketches to detailed design for planning and construction, capturing design solutions that meet the needs of clients and regulatory approvals.

Historic Property Consultants: With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in survey and conservation planning for historic structures, including Ancient Monuments, Listed Country houses, and Commercial premises.

Photogrammetry: We use the latest 3D modeling software to generate 3D spatial data from photogrammetric processing of digital images.

Structural Surveys: We provide comprehensive Building Survey reports to support clients' decisions to buy or rent new houses or commercial premises.

Project Management: We have extensive experience in managing projects, from repairing Wordsworth House and Gardens to restoring storm-damaged Grade I listed office blocks.

Planning Applications: We have achieved significant success in obtaining Planning Permissions for developments in Historic Properties, Rural Buildings, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Parks, and Urban Housing and Commercial Premises.

Legal Services: Our qualified team assists both landlords and tenants with claims and liabilities for repairs arising during and on the termination of a lease.

Insurance Matters: We provide accurate estimates for rebuilding costs needed for adequate insurance cover, especially for listed buildings requiring reinstatement with traditional materials and techniques.

What Our Clients Say

"For many years, Countylife companies have commissioned Lewis Surveying Associates to provide technical advice and prepare all administration concerning party wall matters on our developments. Their dependable service has always been promptly carried out in a first-class and thoroughly professional manner." - John S R Swanson, Director

"Always professional and completely reliable, Lewis Associates have been invaluable in helping the National Trust recover from the flooding of Wordsworth House and a serious fire at Allan Bank. They have delivered great conservation work in the most difficult of circumstances." - Jeremy Barlow, General Manager at the National Trust

"Your firm's professional approach, along with your combined knowledge and enthusiasm, was just what was needed to support our objective of remedying the gable's problems. It was done effectively and in sympathy with its construction." - Richard Ayling, Client