Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Designers & Building Surveyors in Devizes
Established in 1973, Dolman Surveyors is a family-run, multi-disciplinary practice based in Devizes with over five decades of experience in architectural design and building surveying. Our team combines deep expertise with a commitment to delivering tailored solutions, ensuring projects are managed from inception to completion while adapting to client-specific needs. With a strong focus on Wiltshire and Dorset, we extend our services nationwide, offering technical proficiency in residential, commercial, and conservation projects.Our client-centric approach prioritises reliability, transparency, and collaboration, supported by a track record of managing diverse schemes including new builds, extensions, and heritage restoration. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships through consistent quality, ethical standards, and a proactive ethos in addressing construction challenges.
Services
Architectural Design
Building Surveying
Cost Advice
Accessibility Consultation
Health Safety Services
Party Wall Advice
Insurance Valuations
Contract Administration
Project Monitoring
Conservation Advice
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in architectural and surveying services.
- Our family-run business ensures personalised attention to every client.
- Flexible service tailored to individual project requirements.
- Expert team with extensive local knowledge of Wiltshire and Dorset.
- Comprehensive service from project inception to completion.
Services
Architectural Design
Dolman Surveyors provides architectural design services for residential and commercial projects, including new builds, extensions, and conservation. Our approach combines creativity with technical precision, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and building controls. We manage projects from concept to completion, offering feasibility studies, conservation advice, and contract administration.
Building Surveying
Our building surveying expertise covers condition assessments, party wall advice, and contract administration. We specialise in resolving complex construction challenges, offering CDM compliance and insurance reinstatement valuations. Services are tailored to both private and corporate clients across diverse sectors.
Conservation Advice
Specialist conservation advice is available for listed buildings and heritage sites. We provide feasibility studies, Listed Building Consent applications, and restoration strategies, ensuring historical integrity is preserved while meeting modern functional requirements through meticulous technical design.
Insurance Reinstatement
We deliver insurance reinstatement services for fire and flood damage, managing valuation and reconstruction processes. Our team coordinates with insurers and contractors to restore properties to original condition, ensuring compliance with building regulations and budgetary constraints.
Contract Administration
Our contract administration services act as Employers Agents, overseeing project delivery through planning, building control, and construction phases. We ensure contractual compliance, manage timelines, and coordinate with stakeholders to guarantee efficient execution of architectural and surveying projects.
People
Nicholas Dolman
Partner
With a career spanning decades, Nicholas leads surveying design and building projects. He champions continuous learning and prioritises understanding client needs through building functionality and people-centric design.
Darren Nichols
Partner
Darren specialises in building surveying and health & safety compliance. He joined Dolman in 1996 and became a Partner in 2012, focusing on solving client-specific construction challenges for diverse projects.
William Drewett
Partner
William brings expertise in architectural design and asset development. Chartered since 2014, he combines practical site experience with strategic planning to enhance client property values through innovative solutions.
Adam Kingston
Associate Architect
Adam leads architectural projects as a RIBA-registered architect. Specialising in conservation, he develops heritage projects while advancing his expertise through dedicated training and practical application.
David Dolman
Surveyor
David contributes over 30 years of construction industry experience, focusing on cost advice and surveying. His background ensures practical insights into project feasibility and budgetary management.
Questions
What services does Dolman Surveyors offer?
We provide architectural design, building surveying, conservation advice, insurance reinstatement, and contract administration. Additional services include accessibility consultations and health & safety compliance.
Where does Dolman Surveyors operate?
While based in Devizes, Wiltshire, we serve clients across Dorset, London, the Home Counties, and nationwide upon request for architectural and surveying projects.
How long has Dolman Surveyors been in business?
Established in 1973, we have over 50 years of experience delivering architectural and surveying services with a family-run ethos and technical excellence.
Can Dolman assist with listed building projects?
Yes, we offer conservation advice, Listed Building Consent applications, and heritage restoration expertise for residential and commercial properties requiring specialist design solutions.
Do you provide project management services?
Yes, our contract administration services act as Employers Agents, overseeing projects from planning through construction to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery.
