What Our Clients Say

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kieran newcombe
13 October 2026
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Me and my partner have been going through the process of purchasing our first house and was recommended to get a Level 3 survey completed. From start to finish, H&S have been great. Quick and friendly correspondence, and communication was very good! The survey write up was in great depth and easy to understand. We have been in touch with them a couple times after the survey was completed and they have been incredibly helpful! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone, especially if you’re a first time buyer and this is all new to you. Reasonably priced and very happy customers. Thanks you! 👍
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Janet Bartholomew
31 July 2026
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We used this company nine years ago when we bought our house,and Andrew was excellent ,very thorough and went out of his way to come back when we needed some extra advise,he did a full home buyers report for us. Today - nine years on Chris and Jack came round.they did an excellent job and gave good advice. I can’t praise these guys enough, Very thorough and professional.with all the latest technology! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend h & s Chartered surveyors. Thankyou very much! I
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Katie Griffiths
20 June 2026
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I would highly recommend this company. I am very impressed with the service provided particularly the excellent communication, customer service and willingness to provide guidance and answer questions at all stages. I am in the process of purchasing a house in Teignmouth. Firstly, h&s were recommended by the Estate Agents. I looked on the website and liked what I saw, clear and concise in explaining all the options. When I rang the office I was also very pleased after speaking with Saffron, she is very helpful, she clearly explained everything and arranged the next steps. Chris soon got in contact with me and really has been excellent from there onwards. Firstly, he explained that as the property was an older building and had been converted he would be able to best assess whether it should require a Level 2 or Level 3 Survey on inspection. Chris said he would keep me informed on the day, which he did, via WhatsApp at my request as I was at sea on a Transatlantic Cruise at the time! He deemed that it just needed the Level 2 which was great. I got the report in a timely manner both electronically, and a bound hard copy. It is clear and easy to understand. I spoke to Chris after I’d had time to digest it, and he spent over an hour on the phone with me going through it all, explaining the recommendations and answering lots of questions which I had mainly about next steps to take, which was so helpful. What amazing customer service! Chris also reassured me that I can contact him again via a call or email should I need to. I very rarely write reviews but this service was so exceptional that I just had to. I would not hesitate to use this company again. This has by far been the most seamless part of the process of purchasing my new property! Thank you so much Saffron and Chris 😊
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Luke Brisco
21 April 2026
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Great service provided by the team four our survey needs. The Surveyor was very knowledgable and helpful with providing advice, with the report produced and sent over to us the following working day. Great communication and customer service, would definitely recommend!
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oliver ware
31 March 2026
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Friendly and professional company. Detailed and accurate report. Highly recommended and will use again in the future.
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Simon McGlynn
31 March 2026
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Chris visited carried out two valuation reports for us, offering help and advice that went above and beyond (and probably saved us some money). Would highly recommend.
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Liyam Laraba
30 January 2026
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Ian at h&s Surveyors provided an excellent survey. He provided a comprehensive report with lots of details and answered our specific queries really quickly. I would highly recommend h&s to anyone who needs surveyor services.
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Michelle Egan
28 January 2026
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Excellent service, very good reports and was most helpful for follow up advice for conveyancing would and have recommended to others to use their services.
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Miss E Pierce
3 January 2026
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I am really thankful and appreciate of the service that the H&S Team have given me every step of the way since the very first phone call back in July. Their service has been exceptional - from the customer care over the phone to the surveying process itself - the efficiency and professionalism truly is 5 star! I would highly recommend the team for any survey and valuation report needs!
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Louise White
9 December 2025
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This was our fourth house purchase and H&S Surveyors were far and away the best we have used. Our surveyor, Chris, was extremely professional and approachable with excellent attention to detail. He was happy to follow up the report with further clarification over the phone as needed, and even supported with additional enquiries on some matters. After our first property fell through we had a second survey by Chris on our subsequent purchase. He had advised that the first required a Level 3 survey due to its age and condition; for the second, he advised that only a Level 2 was necessary as it was a newer build. We were very happy to trust his judgement and expertise. Office staff were also extremely helpful and communicative. We would thoroughly recommend H&S.

Hammond & Shaw Surveyors are a long-established firm of RICS Surveyors in Devon, covering Dawlish, Teignbridge and beyond. From our offices in Newton Abbot, we deal with properties across the South Devon region including the coastal towns of Teignmouth, Torquay, Paignton and the English Riviera.

You will be quoted based fee scale according to the type and value of the property. These prices are strictly starting from prices. Valuation Report
Help to Buy Valuation HomeBuyer Report with Valuation
Building Survey
A visual inspection of the property to access conditions ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
A “traffic light” grading system is used to indicate defects severity. ✕ ✕ ✓ ✓
Identifies legal issues disputes pertaining to the property ✕ ✕ ✓ ✓
Broad recommendations for repair on property  ✕ ✕ ✓ ✓
Technical details of building construction and materials provided ✕ ✕ ✕ ✓
Identifies future maintenance requirements ✕ ✕ ✓ ✓
Appraisal of market value (Where not included this can be provided separately) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✕
Reinstatement cost (Where not included this can be provided separately) ✕ ✕ ✓ ✕

Dawlish is a popular small local town and holiday seaside resort in South Devon, boasting a mile of glorious sandy beach. There are numerous local facilities and good railway links, with one of the most scenic railway lines in the country. Dawlish is known for its famous black swans that have been living on the river since the early 1900s and can be admired on The Lawn, a flat landscaped area in the middle of the town.

Property prices in Dawlish can be surprisingly competitive, making an investment into residential property here a shrewd move. At H&S Surveyors, we offer a wide range of surveying services to help you get the most from your purchase.

Our Services

Any property purchase is a major financial commitment and in order to get the most out of your investment, we highly recommend that you take professional advice. If you’ve decided to buy a residential property in Dawlish, be it as a family home, a seaside holiday cottage or a buy-to-let investment, H&S Surveyors are local property surveying experts you can trust.

We know the local area well, having acquired an in-depth knowledge of seaside properties, flats and town houses, and country cottage in Dawlish and the surrounding area. Our team combines keen technical surveying skills, a vast knowledge of the local housing stock and our trademark friendly, professional approach, to provide a full range of residential surveys for all requirements.

Upon request, we can also provide Valuation Services for residential property in and around Dawlish and Teignbridge, including Fire Insurance Valuations, Help-To-Buy Valuations  and  Shared Ownership Valuations

 

Cobbled Street and Houses

As RICS Surveyors with many years’ experience in town, coastal and country homes in South Devon, we can provide with an expert assessment of the condition of the property, alerting you to potentially serious building defects and issues. Our surveys are designed with you in mind, helping you to avoid nasty surprises further down the line such as timber decay, damp and even subsidence.

We make a point of producing jargon-free, easy-to-understand survey reports, providing as much detail as we can regarding the property’s age, construction and condition to help inform your decision making. Where appropriate, the survey findings can also serve as a useful tool to help you renegotiate the purchase price, based on factual information provided by an industry expert.

For your ultimate peace of mind, Hammond & Shaw Surveyors are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and we are fully compliant in all RICS requirements and protocol.

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For professional advice and guidance to enable you to make a confident decision about your next property purchase in Dawlish or anywhere in South Devon, H&S Surveyors should be your first port of call.

To find out more about our services or to discuss your particular surveying requirements, please contact us on 01626 335008 or email admin@hammondandshaw.com for a free quotation. You can also use the Contact Page to send us a short enquiry.

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  • 25+ Years Experience
  • Family run business
  • Regulated by RICS
  • Excellent reviews
  • Comprehensive surveys
  • Competitive quotes

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