We survey every home as if we were buying it ourselves.
A family-run, RICS-regulated firm that takes the time to look properly and tells you honestly what we find. One survey a day. Plain English. Always a phone call away.
No obligation. If a smaller survey is right for your home, we’ll tell you.
One survey per day.
We don’t rush surveys. We deliberately limit our inspections so your surveyor has the time to properly investigate the property and give you a detailed, high-quality report you can rely on.
Most buyers view a house for 15 minutes. We analyse it for hours.
Thorough
One survey per day, giving your property the attention it deserves.
Clear
Plain-English reports explaining what matters, what doesn’t, and what to do next.
Personal
Speak directly with your surveyor after the inspection.
Trusted
RICS Regulated, rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot, and local to the areas we cover.
Choose your survey
Level 2 Home Survey
RICS Level 2Best for conventional homes in reasonable condition. A clear, plain-English report on the property’s condition, with ratings to help you see what matters.
RICS Level 3Level 3 Building Survey
For older, altered, period or more complex properties. Our most detailed inspection, explaining defects, likely causes and what to do next.
Meet your surveyors
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Max Daniel
Managing Director & Surveyor AssocRICS MRPSA
Max previously worked in events management for luxury hotels. Now working for the family business, Max holds a Diploma in Residential Surveying, and has membership of both the RICS and the RPSA. With experience surveying many types of properties, Max is always on hand to answer any queries or concerns which you may have following on from receipt of your report.
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Joe Daniel
Director FRICS FCIB
Working across the commercial banking and surveying sector for more than 30 years, Joe now directs the family business whilst enjoying his partial retirement and writing novels. In the early 1990’s Joe was Chairman of the RICS General Practice Division’s Central London Branch Committee.
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Jack Rexworthy
Jack is a full time fireman and carries his AssocRICS membership and conducts inspections and reports for us within the Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey Areas helping to ensure our high standards are met and with experience with a variety of properties, his friendly and pragmatic approach to a property is second to none.
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Susie Daniel
Office Manager
With years of experience in both administrative and customer service roles, Susie will be your first point of contact with us. She will guide you through the process prior to your survey taking place and is always on hand to answer any questions which you may have.
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Bertie Daniel
Office Dog / Head of Security
Whilst he is usually found snoozing on a chair or trying to steal a bite out of someone’s lunch, you may hear Bertie in the background during a phone call to us. He takes his role as Head of Security very seriously and is likely protecting the workspace from a danger such as a courier or the doorbell and will be back to his nap momentarily.
Trusted by homebuyers across the South of England
★★★★★
“We had a Level 3 survey from Max for an older property. Max took the time to call me and go through all the points in detail. I had follow up questions which were answered immediately and clearly. Great value for money compared to other surveyors, included costings as well.”
Emma · Level 3 Building Survey
★★★★★
“Overall the process went extremely smoothly. Good communication throughout and a great quality report at the end of the process. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a RICS level 2 survey.”
Luke · Level 2 Home Survey
★★★★★
“We had a level 3 rics survey undertaken. The report was extremely thorough and we had an on the day update via phone from the surveyor too. Additional questions could be asked via email or phone and responses were very prompt. Excellent value for money.”
Nicola · Level 3 Building Survey
★★★★★ Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot
What every RICS survey requires — and what MJD adds
Every RICS surveyor must meet the Home Survey Standard. At MJD, we use that as our professional foundation, then add more time, communication and personal care around your survey.
Choosing the right survey
RICS Home Survey Standard
Explain the available survey levels and advise where the proposed service is unsuitable.
The MJD Standard ✓
We recommend the right survey for your property — even when that means the smaller, lower-fee Level 2.
Time at the property
RICS Home Survey Standard
Carry out an inspection appropriate to the agreed survey level.
The MJD Standard ✓
One survey a day. We deliberately limit our bookings to protect the time needed to look properly.
After the inspection
RICS Home Survey Standard
Provide appropriate client liaison and offer to discuss the report findings after delivery.
The MJD Standard ✓
Every client gets a phone call after the inspection to discuss the property and initial findings.
Ready to understand the house behind the viewing?
Tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. Local surveyors covering Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey.