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Tom Barnes Surveyors

Tom Barnes Surveyors

5.0(82 reviews)See reviews ↓·Coventry

About the company

Tom Barnes Surveyors Ltd is a building surveying practice regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The company is led by two RICS-qualified residential surveyors. Tom has over 20 years' experience in the property industry and holds AssocRICS and Dip R Surv qualifications. Matthew holds AssocRICS and a SAVA Diploma, with two years' practical surveying experience and nine years in finance. The practice specialises in Level 2 HomeBuyer Reports and Level 3 Building Surveys, and also offers drone surveys and Help to Buy Valuations.

It operates across the Midlands, including Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Coventry, Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and South Birmingham/North Worcestershire. Survey reports are typically transmitted electronically within three working days following the inspection. Tom has mentored aspiring surveyors and was selected to act as a regional technical surveyor. He established the practice to deliver clear, thorough surveys and a high standard of client service. The company is a limited company registered in England & Wales.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

In Coventry, house hunters and first-time buyers describe a consistently thorough service from Tom Barnes Surveyors. The recurring praise centres on detailed reports following Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, with findings presented so clearly that clients can act on them without further interpretation. A point that comes up often is the telephone follow-up, frequently made on the day of inspection, in which Tom Barnes or Matthew walks through the main findings and fields questions, something buyers found particularly reassuring when weighing up a purchase. Reviews time and again mention quick turnaround, with reports arriving within days, alongside straightforward booking, prompt replies and rates considered fair.

Kiara is thanked by name for efficient support during the process, while Matthew is singled out for the depth of his knowledge and the straightforward manner in which advice was given. The inspection itself is described as exhaustive, and the guidance provided is said to help clients understand potential repair costs before committing. Survey work for residential purchases, including valuations and building inspections, forms the bulk of what customers describe, and the practice comes across as professional, responsive and easy to deal with from the first call through to the final report.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Emily Hardy17 July 2026

I recently had a Level 2 survey carried out and am very pleased with the service from start to finish. I particularly appreciated the phone call on the day of the survey to talk through the key findings which was reassuring. The report itself was very detailed, clear and easy to follow and was received 3 days after the survey. Overall i am very happy with the service i received - thank you!

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X123x23 May 2026

Great service by Tom Barnes. From the first phone call right through to the final contact, service was A1. The lady taking the booking in the beginning was polite and very efficient. The survey was very professional and detailed. Tom called me as promised the day after the survey to talk things through. He was very detailed, explained everything in easy to understand language!! Definitely recommend. Great service all round.

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Roger Kilbey18 May 2026

Had a 3 report done and first class service. Very detailed and able to go back to the vendor with knowledge of the large number of issues. Would strongly recommend their services.

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Brenbanana17 May 2026

Nothing to fault really. Everything since the booking of our survey was so transparent and fast. The call after the survey took place was informative, we received our report a day before they said it would be ready and it was so clear and detailed with so many pictures taken that we now have a really clear picture in regard to the house that we are buying and what we have to do next. We are so thankful and really recommend this company if you're looking for a competent surveyor!

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Adam Hackett5 May 2026

I was very pleased with my experience with Tom Barnes Surveyors. Booking through their website was easy and I thought the price was fair. The surveyor was great and called me on the afternoon after he completed the survey on the property I'm buying to talk me through his findings before sending the report over. He was very clear and helpful during our conversation. The survey itself was clear and detailed with the findings. Most things were not a surprise but there were some items I had overlooked and am glad I am now aware of them before completing my purchase. I wouldn't hesitate to engage their services again or recommend then to friends and family.

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Bhavan Chahal5 April 2026

Tom was very thorough and checked everything to the best of his ability. He also answered our follow up questions on the report and we are very satisfied with the survey report and service. Thanks!

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Heloise Lucas27 March 2026

We want to send a big thank you to Mathew of Tom Barnes Surveyors for his professionalism and expertise that we received. The report and advise was an enormous help.

Building surveyors in Coventry compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 3 businesses in this category in Coventry are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Tom Barnes Surveyors (this page)★ 5,082No
2CK Consultancy Solutions Ltd★ 4,733No
3Godfrey Payton★ 4,36No
Contact
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed