Business Details
33 Years
experience
Chartered Land Surveyor Services in Peterborough
Established in 1993, Rickman Martin's land surveying practice combines over three decades of expertise with a commitment to precision and client-focused solutions. With a BSc in Geography and postgraduate qualifications from UCL, Martin became a Chartered Land Surveyor with RICS in 1994, building a career that spans construction, geographical information systems, and boundary dispute resolution. His practice specialises in Land Registry-compliant lease and sale plans, offering tailored services for property transactions while maintaining affiliations with the Royal Geographical Society and Residential Property Surveyors Association.Drawing on 17 years of experience at John Laing Design Associates, Martin provides expert witness testimony and site surveying, though he now focuses on plan production due to the demands of court-related work. His dedication to technical excellence and client clarity remains central to his semi-retired practice.
Services
Boundary Dispute Resolution
Land Registry Plans
Measured Building Surveys
Topographic Surveys
Expert Witness Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Chartered with RICS since 1994, ensuring professional standards
- Specialises in HM Land Registry-compliant plans for property transactions
- 30+ years of experience in land surveying and boundary disputes
- Affiliated with the Royal Geographical Society and RPSEA
- Expert witness testimony experience for legal boundary cases
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Royal Geographical Society
- Residential Property Surveyors Association
Services
Boundary Dispute Resolution
Specialist resolution for neighbour boundary and right-of-way disputes. Offers initial free telephone consultations followed by on-site assessments with basic measurements. Provides expert analysis of documents and verbal recommendations for dispute resolution, excluding formal reports.
Land Registry Plans
Production of HM Land Registry-compliant lease and sale plans. Conducts precise site surveys to ensure accurate boundary representation for property transactions. Specialises in new land registrations and division plans meeting current regulatory standards.
Measured Building Surveys
Detailed surveying of existing structures for property documentation. Creates accurate floor plans and elevations for commercial and residential properties. Supports property transactions, renovations, and compliance requirements with precise dimensional data.
People
Martin Rickman BSc MRICS FRGS
Chartered Land Surveyor
BSc-qualified surveyor with RICS chartered status since 1994. 17-year career at John Laing Design Associates followed by 30+ years running his own practice. Specialises in boundary disputes and Land Registry-compliant plans.
Questions
What surveying services do you offer?
We specialise in boundary dispute resolution, Land Registry-compliant lease/sale plans, measured building surveys, and topographic mapping for property transactions.
How do you handle boundary disputes?
We provide initial free telephone consultations, followed by on-site assessments with basic measurements. Our service includes document analysis and verbal recommendations for resolving neighbour boundary issues.
Are your plans HM Land Registry compliant?
Yes, all property plans meet current HM Land Registry standards for accuracy and documentation requirements, ensuring smooth property transactions and registrations.
Do you still conduct expert witness work?
While we no longer accept new court-compliant reports due to time constraints, we maintain expertise in producing survey data suitable for legal proceedings.
