About Us
Murray Birrell is a professional chartered surveyor business built on a solid foundation of expert knowledge, transparency and unwavering dedication. This ethos runs throughout the company, securing repeat business and fostering many long-standing client relationships.
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Find out moreACCESS LICENCES
We are often instructed to assist our clients obtaining access agreements to adjoining land, where access rights are not afforded by the Party Wall etc. Act, and consent needs to be obtained from the neighbours.
Access requirements can vary from scaffolding on a neighbours’ land, hoardings, crane oversail, or access for site operatives.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Murray Birrell delivers contract admin that keeps construction projects moving and under control.
Our team doesn’t just make sure everything runs according to the contract, we’re also here to take the pressure off and give our clients peace of mind throughout the project. And we know that projects do not run smoothly, and we have the skills, knowledge and experience to ensure…
DEFECT DIAGNOSIS
Our defect diagnosis service identifies the underlying causes of building problems through detailed inspections and targeted investigation. We assess issues such as damp, cracking, movement, and water ingress, using our technical expertise to pinpoint the source rather than just the symptoms.
Our surveyors provide clear explanations and practical, prioritised recommendations, helping clients resolve defects efficiently and prevent further deterioration.
EMPLOYERS AGENT
As Employer’s Agent, we keep things clear and simple: manage the contract, control costs, stay on programme, and protect your interests.
We deal with changes, keep everyone talking, and head off problems early – so your project finishes on time, on budget, and to the right standard.
LICENCE TO ALTER
At Murray Birrell, we’re proud that our specialist expertise in Landlord and Tenant Matters continues to be recognised and trusted by so many long-standing clients.
This is a niche area of building surveying, and it’s one we’ve invested in for decades.
PARTY WALLS
Our Party Wall service supports Building Owners and Adjoining Owners through the requirements of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, ensuring projects progress smoothly.
Our experience in dealing with matters pursuant to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 ensures that, while we fully understand the legal requirements of the statutory appointment, we are able to give advice and carefully assess schemes to review the necessity for serving Notices under the Act and reducing the impact on neighbours.
PPM
Our Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) service helps clients manage their buildings proactively by identifying maintenance needs before they become costly problems.
We carry out detailed inspections, assess the condition and performance of building elements, and develop structured maintenance plans tailored to the property’s age, use, and future requirements.
PROJECT MONITORING
Acting on behalf of the client, Murray Birrell’s role is generally to undertake a development monitoring function in order to ensure compliance with a development or other agreement.
It involves liaison with the developer, contractor and their teams, together with some neighbourly issues relating to access and use of any private roadways.
Monthly inspections are carried out and a report describing progress, quality, statutory compliance, health & safety issues and…
While we uphold traditional professional values, we continuously embrace innovation and technology to keep our services cutting-edge and effectively delivered.
The Directors At Murray Birrell Chartered Building Surveyors
At Murray Birrell the skills and individual expertise we deliver on every project give our clients the service they expect.
Personal contact with clients remains consistent throughout on each and every project, whilst drawing on the in-house knowledge and experience from across the teams.
You will find short biographies of our senior staff below.
Sam Field MRICS
Director and Head of Construction Related Matters
Amanda Taber BSc (Hons)
Director Of Landlord And Tenant Matters
Hannah Boyd MRICS FPTS
Director Of Neighbourly Matters
Stuart Birrell FRICS
Director
