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Practical Surveying

Practical Surveying

5.0(53 reviews)See reviews ↓·Bristol

About the company

Practical Surveying is a Bristol-based, RICS-regulated building surveying practice. It was founded by Stuart Blick, a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The team includes Tolo Taylor MRICS, Chartered Building Surveyor Consultant for residential surveys, and Stuart Blick MRICS, Chartered Building Surveyor Director.

Practical Surveying provides commercial and residential surveying services. It primarily supports residential clients in Bristol and surrounding areas, and its commercial surveying work extends across the South West, South Wales, London and further afield. The practice offers level 3 home surveys for first-time buyers in Bristol and technical due diligence on multi-let commercial assets in London.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Practical Surveying undertakes residential building surveys, and the feedback centres on the calibre of the finished report and the ease of the process. Various customers describe communication as excellent from first enquiry to final document, with time frames explained clearly and updates given at every stage. Reviewers frequently point to the thoroughness of the reports, called comprehensive, detailed and straightforward to follow, covering matters such as roof and chimney inspection via drone footage.

Named members of staff feature prominently: Tom is thanked for his informative introduction and upbeat manner, Tolo for unhurried follow-up calls and generous availability afterwards, and Stuart for stepping in when needed. Speed comes up often, with inspections booked and completed promptly and reports returned within a short period, even around bank holidays. First-time buyers and those purchasing flats note that queries were answered directly on the day, and the inspection itself was carried out thoroughly yet explained in plain terms. The level 3 building survey is the service most often cited by those who commissioned work, with follow-up questions handled patiently after the report had been delivered.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Katherine Chown7 July 2026

The whole team at Practical Surveying in Bristol have been fantastic from start to finish. Tolo conducted a L3 survey for me on a house I am buying and provided a very comprehensive report. Great communication from Tom and Stu,, very professional and competitively priced for the brilliant service Practical Surveying provide.. I had a really helpful follow up call after my survey report had been issued. I’m sorry I didn’t note the surveyors name, but she was incredibly helpful and able to answer all my questions regarding the survey findings. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a buildings survey in the future.

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Olga Moresco25 June 2026

Absolutely satisfied with the structural survey report I ordered. Great professionalism, very good communication throughout and very easy to understand information. Surveyor was super helpful and happy to discuss findings. I wholeheartedly recommend this company.

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Adrian & Monique29 May 2026

We had a Level 3 residential building survey done by Practical Surveying. From my initial enquiry to them, Tom reached out with a great introduction email and explained everything really well. We had amazing service from Tom throughout the whole process, Stuart jumping in when Tom was OOO. The communication was top quality from start to finish, and we were really impressed by the speed and efficiency of everything. The turnaround time was incredibly quick, and the whole experience felt smooth, professional, and well organised. We’re very happy with the report that Tolo had carried out and found everything in the survey easy to understand, it was really well put together! We really appreciate all your help and support, thank you again to Tom, Stuart and Tolo!

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Dino Murray21 May 2026

Practical Surveying completed a level 3 building survey, with an additional drone inspection of the properties roof. I found the report very clear and easy to read throughout. The structure and use of photographs were particularly helpful in understanding the condition of the property. It provided a good level of practical detail on the issues identified and remedial work required, without being overly vague or overly cautious. Overall, I thought it struck a very good balance for a visual inspection, and I would highly recommend their services to others purchasing a property.

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F Todd23 April 2026

Went with practical surveying for a level 3 survey as a first time buyer on a small freehold in Montpelier. From start to finish, amazing service. The report was pristine and extensive. Tolo took the time to go through any queries I had and service was impeccable. Would recommend these guys to everyone. Thank you 🙂

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María Álvarez Villar22 April 2026

We got a Level 3 in the property we are buying. This was booked quickly and we receive the report within a week. The report was thorough and they answered any queries on the day. Overall, great service, would definitely recommend.

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S. Alwyine-Mosely14 April 2026

Really easy to communicate with. Provided a survey within a week even though Easter was coming up. Tolo was really helpful post report on follow up questions and generous with his time, allowing me to speak with him on the phone a couple times. Highly recommend!

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Contact
+443301337993www.practicalsurveying.co.uk/?utm_source=GMBlisting&utm_medium=organicHERE building, Bath Road Studios, 470 Bath Rd, Bristol BS4 3AP
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed