Dunford Penrose Surveyors Reviews 

1,588
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 239 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, frequently praising the outstanding level of professionalism and care. Customers frequently praise the helpful staff for providing detailed explanations and thorough property surveys that make purchasing a home much easier and less stressful. People really appreciate the quick responses and clear communication maintained throughout the entire process from initial contact to final evaluation. However, some reviewers noted issues with missing details or unhelpful responses when trying to address specific property concerns after receiving their documents. A few customers also experienced poor communication or felt the final evaluation lacked necessary depth for identifying critical property defects.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear and thorough communication from Rosie throughout the process, answering my questions i a timely fashion. Theo (the Surveyor) gave me a call after he had completed the survey and spoke at length... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Survey was carried out very thoroughly by their staff. The report was easy to read albeit sent to a phone. I would have thought that like some companies they would have provided the result in a b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience. Easy to book. Received call in the same day, but was not available to answer so they arrange for a different time, next day. Survey came few days later and was ery complete and detail... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend dunford penrose surveyors. I had a level 3 survey carried out by Simon, and received a call on the same day where he took the time to explain everything in great detail. booking the s... See more

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Company details

  1. #6 of 36 best companies in Property Surveyor
  2. #4 of 9 best companies in Building Inspector
  3. #9 of 32 best companies in Chartered Surveyor
  4. #6 of 14 best companies in Home Inspector
  5. #9 of 28 best companies in Surveyor

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Dunford Penrose Surveyors are your trusted partner for comprehensive home surveys. We conduct Level 3 and Level 2 Home Surveys, along with New Home Snagging Surveys across the whole of England and Wales. With a wealth of experience, our dedicated team of professional surveyors are committed to delivering an exceptional service to property buyers, providing precise and detailed surveys to aid in well-informed decision-making. Our expertise allows us to provide you with a localised and tailored survey that addresses the specific concerns of each property. Whether you’re purchasing a property in a vibrant city or a serene countryside escape, regardless of its age or listing status, our surveys are meticulously designed to give you the confidence you need for a secure investment. When booking with Dunford Penrose Surveyors, you will: ** Receive a call from the surveyor on the day of the inspection – to chat through any issues found. ** Get a quick turnaround for your report – Your survey report will be emailed over to you within four working days from the survey taking place. ** Work with a RICS Regulated Company - Dunford Penrose Surveyors Ltd is regulated by RICS, which means we follow the RICS code of practice, work to current RICS standards and comply with RICS guidelines. Please ask for a copy of our RICS certificate. ** Your survey report will be checked by another surveyor for added confidence. ** Be covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance - Please ask for a copy of our policy. ** Get locally based surveyors – We work with a number of surveyors who are extremely experienced in their local areas and know the market well. We pride ourselves on accuracy, competitiveness, and speed but always focus on customer care before, during and after completion.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth and Professional

Polite, responsive and efficient. Made a significant effort to squeeze in an earlier survey for us because of our time constraints. I was surprised to find that the survey includes a drone overview, which is not advertised and some other providers make you pay for. Provided nothing unexpected comes up when we move, I would have no qualms recommending to a friend

3 November 2025
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Thank you Tom, we appreciate your lovely review - the DPS team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good at communicating and even…

Good at communicating and even providing extra support for finding building costs. Very fast feedback as well with an on day vocal report and written report shortly after.

6 November 2025
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Thanks so much for your review, and best wishes for your onwards purchase - the DPS team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Survey

Good communication and fast response

3 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super easy to book a survey

Super easy to book a survey, communication was excellent, survey was excellent. I really can’t find any faults at all.

28 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used this company 3 times and had excellent service each time

I have used this company 3 times in my recent house search. I have had a different surveyor each time and they have been excellent. I have been verbally updated on the day of the survey and the report received in less than 5 working days. The price is competitive and the waiting time to do the survey has been shorter than other. The surveys have been a good investment in avoiding buying properties with multiple issues and also to re negotiate the price.

28 October 2025
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Thank you very much for your review, we wish you all the best with this purchase!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from start to finish

Excellent service from start to finish, quick response for a very reasonably priced quote on a RICs level 3 survey. The surveyor was very diligent and gave an early insight report on the day of the survey with the full written report sent in 4 working days.
I’d highly recommend and will definitely be using their services again.

3 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thorough Report

Thorough Report
I requested for an L3 survey and it was very thorough and detailed. Their recommendations and estimates were helpful. With a small cost difference, I am happy I went with an L3 survey. I would recommend using them.

27 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The surveyor made an excellent report

The surveyor made an excellent report. He contacted us both via phone and email and explained about what he found and gave us good recommendations.

16 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience from start to finish

I’m really happy with the service. Gareth carried out the survey very thoroughly and explained everything clearly, while Rosie was kind and always quick to respond and coordinate everything smoothly. They both made the whole process simple and stress-free. Thank you!

21 October 2025
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Thank you for your review, we wish you all the best with your purchase!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Great communication and completed everything very promptly. I would highly recommend

30 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication and competitively priced

Opted to use Dunford Penrose after reading previous trustpilot reviews and receiving a competitively priced quote. I received a quote for a level 2 homebuyers survey from Nikki and a follow up text message, any questions and queries I had were answered quickly (even after hours). Our survey was carried out by Paul who called me to give verbal feedback on the day, the survey itself gave excellent detail and insight making information easy to understand. A drone was used to gain aerial evidence of roofing and upper brickwork and plenty of images were provided to back up written information. I would recommend using Dunford Penrose.

27 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

We did a lot of searching before deciding on Dunford Penrose and we were so glad we went with them for a level 3 survey. This has been such a smooth process and the customer service has been faultless. Initially, we had some queries about the level 3 survey and Katie was very helpful with answering them. The survey itself was very comprehensive with lots of details and photographs. Jack, our surveyor, also called us on the day of the survey and provided a comprenshive overview of all the findings. In addition, we’ve also contacted Jack for a couple of follow up queries - he is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. We’ve been very impressed throughout from the initial enquiry to the follow up support. This has all been so helpful for our house purchase and I would highly recommend Dunford Penrose. Thank you very much.

8 May 2025
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Thank you for your review, we wish you all the best with your purchase

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth process

The whole process from start to finish was very straightforward. From obtaining a query to discussing the survey, everything was explained clearly and concisely, excellent communication. We even managed to get a cancellation slot so the whole process was very quick. We would recommend Dunford Penrose Surveyors to anyone and wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

23 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great experience

Rosie and Ed were really great! They answered any questions and didn’t make me feel silly at all. They were really understanding and so helpful. Really great service and super friendly. Would highly recommend them. I had the level 3 survey which was really detailed and Ed offered to go through any points with me that I wasn’t sure of or didn’t understand. Also offered to help once I had time to read it which was lovely. I was very nervous going in being a first time buyer but they made the process easy and I felt confident afterwards. Thank you to them and the team.

21 October 2025
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Thank you for your review, it is appreciated by Rosie, Ed and all of the team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class

First class! They must be as this was my second time of using DPS.
I would highly recommend DPS as they are very customer focused and provide very clear and concise reports.
You can call the surveyor that inspected your potential purchase to clarify anything you may be uncertain of.
The survey report consists of many pictures with written explanations and a red,amber, green traffic light system indicating the urgency for any repairs that need to be addressed.
The report is extensive and informative with approximately 80 A4 pages.
The report also advised how to proceed with any potential repairs and approximate costs.
Well done Dunford Penrose I remain impressed.

24 October 2025
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is appreciated by all at DPS.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy customer.

Dealing with Dunford Penrose was very satisfactory. They responded quickly to our request for a lvl 3 survey ,the survey was carried out very soon after our request and the report was sent to us very promptly afterward. The report itself appears very professional and well written with numerous images to assist.
Very satisfied with the whole service.

23 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super prompt and thorough service

Fantastic service over the phone when arranging a quote and brilliant communication throughout. Amazed to fit our survey in so quickly and have a comprehensive phone call to discuss the findings, followed by a very extensive report the next morning. Outstanding service all round. So glad we chose Dunford Penrose rather than the dire organisation initially recommended by our estate agent!!!

21 October 2025
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Thank you for your review, it is appreciated by all at DPS!

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