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Building Sense Limited

5.0(7 reviews)See reviews ↓·Manchester

About the company

Building Sense Limited is a building surveying practice regulated by RICS. The company is registered in England & Wales and is based in Didsbury, Manchester. Mark Newman is associated with Building Sense. It serves commercial and residential clients throughout the north west of England and beyond.

The firm has experience surveying residential properties across the UK, including period character properties and modern executive dwellings. Building Sense offers pre-acquisition surveys, dilapidations advice, project management of building alterations and refurbishments, and building consultancy services.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Building Sense Limited provides building surveying services that centre on detailed survey reports and practical project support, with customers consistently naming Mark as the driving force behind the work. His expertise spans Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, party wall awards, and the preparation of accurate existing and proposed floor plans for residential alterations such as a kitchen and dining room knock-through with a new utility room and WC.

An aspect raised across a number of reviews is the clarity of communication, both before the survey is arranged and long after a purchase completes, with buyers describing prompt replies and a willingness to revisit the property alongside them to highlight matters needing attention. Various customers describe the reports as detailed and the turnaround as quick, while the advice given is recounted as open and honest, including guidance on the level of survey genuinely required rather than the most costly option.

The measured approach and straightforward manner are credited with reducing the stress of party wall procedures, and the wider service is repeatedly characterised as helpful from first enquiry through to completion. The care taken over drawings and on-site measurements reflects a methodical approach that clients associate with the finished result, and the responsiveness shown after moving in suggests a lasting commitment to those who instruct the firm.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Nicolas Rey de Castro12 March 2026

We wanted to undertake a kitchen/diner knock through with the creation of a downstairs utility/WC in our house. We had an idea of what we wanted but were struggling to get the project up and running ourselves. We therefore, had a look on the internet and found Mark who has been excellent every step of the way. He came around and undertook detailed measurements and created accurate existing and desired project floor plans. His knowledge of buildings made the process very smooth and he was great at implementing our ideas whilst imparting his wisdom to make necessary tweaks. Following on from this he co-ordinated for us to obtain the required structural calculations/designs from structural engineer. In addition, he has been very helpful in guiding us through the bureaucracy/processes involved of party wall acts, building control applications etc. Without Mark our project idea would very much still be just an idea. However, with his help/expertise the building work is on the verge of commencing. I would highly recommend Mark to anybody that needs help with home renovation drawings/designs and the subsequent processes that need to be navigated.

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Ryan Potter5 November 2025

We used Mark for our last two surveys. We were really happy with with his communication, the reports delivered, and his responsiveness long after we moved in.

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Charlotte Bell20 May 2024

Mark has been great from start to finish dealing with him for a Level 3 survey. He was open and honest with which survey we’d need and actually recommended that we likely only needed a Level 2 survey from looking at the property on Rightmove, but we wanted to go more detailed for our peace of mind. We were able to meet him at the property after the survey and view the house again with Mark pointing out the important things for us to consider, it was great to have this feedback on the day to help us speed up the process towards exchange. We also received many photos on the day from the survey. We received the report about a week after the survey, and it was very detailed and clear with estimated prices for repairs to make in the short and medium term. Many thanks and we’d definitely use Building Sense Ltd again in the future!

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Steven Dickens13 October 2021

Mark was extremely helpful in terms of work we asked him to do for us. His service is prompt and helpful, his reports detailed. I would highly recommend him.

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Joanna Taylor12 August 2020

Instructed Building Sense in relation to a party wall award and was very impressed with Mark’s knowledge, straight forward approach and speed of turnaround. He helped take the stress out of the process. Would highly recommend.

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Mister Bee6 June 2018

Excellent service, great communication throughout, highly recommend. Thanks once again.

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Darren Newman16 May 2018

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1🥇 Hurst Chartered Surveyors | Party Wall Surveyors | Manchester★ 5,062No
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3Mickleson Chartered Surveyors★ 5,039Yes
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8Building Sense Limited (this page)★ 5,07No
Contact
+441612151229www.buildingsense.co.ukOffices 6 and 7, 6 Barlow Moor Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6TR
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed