Trusted Right to Light Surveyors and Daylight & Sunlight Experts Across the UK
Welcome to Smith Marston – we are expert Right To Light surveyors and Daylight & Sunlight consultants.
We provide expert advice in both domestic and commercial settings, ensuring compliance with BRE guidelines and supporting clients with planning applications and legal disputes.
Our specialist team offers guidance on legal Right To Light matters and detailed Daylight & Sunlight Assessments to help clients achieve their development goals. With extensive experience in resolving rights to light and daylight & sunlight issues, we provide clear, practical advice to navigate complex challenges — working closely with you every step of the way.
Our consulting services can help with the following:
Right To Light Assessments
BRE Daylight & Sunlight Assessments
- Expert Witness
Advice for Neighbours & Developers
Boundary Disputes
- Regulated by RICS
Providing expert advice and reports on your right to light and daylight and sunlight, helping you achieve your end goals
Right To Light Assessments
Dealing with issues surrounding rights of light can be a daunting experience, but appointing a surveyor to help you over this hurdle helps ease your stress. As Right To Light Surveyors, we can provide risk assessments and expert reports for all legal right to light matters. We assist and guide our clients through this litigious and complex area.
Daylight & Sunlight Assessments
Our Daylight & Sunlight Assessments, carried out by our consultants, analyses the impact of a new development on the surrounding buildings’ available light and can assess how much light your new building will receive. We use 3C CAD modelling and specialist software to ensure accurate, reliable results.
Boundary Disputes
Unfortunately, boundary disputes do occur and always will do. By appointing a professional consultant, you can deal with this issue correctly and in a timely matter. Our team of surveyors can provide opinions and advice to deal with boundary disputes correctly.
Expert Witness
Our team of right to light surveyors have over 20 years of experience producing Expert Witness reports. We are also members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Expert Witness Accreditation Service.
Regulated by RICS
We are right to light surveyors regulated by RICS, meaning that we have to comply with the stringent requirements of our professional body,
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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JK Kaul
31/01/26
Highly recommend Philip Smith for all… Highly recommend Philip Smith for all boundary surveying needs. Unlike others, Philip conducts his surveys himself. He is extremely thorough and knowledgeable and will take as long as it takes to ensure no stone is unturned. From the moment I spoke to Philip, I was left with no doubt about him being the right person for my survey.
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JK Kaul
31/01/26
Highly recommend Philip Smith for all… Highly recommend Philip Smith for all boundary surveying needs. Unlike others, Philip conducts his surveys himself. He is extremely thorough and knowledgeable and will take as long as it takes to ensure no stone is unturned. From the moment I spoke to Philip, I was left with no doubt about him being the right person for my survey.
JULIE JONES
12/01/26
Excellent and professional Philip turned up on time the day he said he was going to visit. He was here nearly all day taking precise measurements and also gaining information from neighbours . He gave us a full report that was extremely detailed which was in our favour , we knew this but needed the expert to give his witness account to clarify, in case we needed to go to court . Philip gained all previous RAF aerial views of the land and previous Google Earth maps with a detailed explanation of the plants and hedges that originally made the boundary border. Not just measuring but He does extensive research of the land. Very thorough and professional. I highly recommend him for boundary or land disputes.
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JULIE JONES
12/01/26
Excellent and professional Philip turned up on time the day he said he was going to visit. He was here nearly all day taking precise measurements and also gaining information from neighbours . He gave us a full report that was extremely detailed which was in our favour , we knew this but needed the expert to give his witness account to clarify, in case we needed to go to court . Philip gained all previous RAF aerial views of the land and previous Google Earth maps with a detailed explanation of the plants and hedges that originally made the boundary border. Not just measuring but He does extensive research of the land. Very thorough and professional. I highly recommend him for boundary or land disputes.
Caroline
09/01/26
Philip Smith is very good at his job… Philip Smith is very good at his job regarding providing a comprehensive boundary survey. He was able to gain photos from earlier google street view, title deeds and find almost an exact boundary line. He managed the paperwork in a timely manner and was very helpful and professional throughout the full journey from beginning to end. Would highly recommend if you are disputing a boundary.
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Caroline
09/01/26
Philip Smith is very good at his job… Philip Smith is very good at his job regarding providing a comprehensive boundary survey. He was able to gain photos from earlier google street view, title deeds and find almost an exact boundary line. He managed the paperwork in a timely manner and was very helpful and professional throughout the full journey from beginning to end. Would highly recommend if you are disputing a boundary.
Caroline Pearce
27/11/25
Philip is very well versed in the building and architectural aspects as well as the rules and technicalities around rights of light, but he is also knowledgeable about developments in law and practice in this area and is prepared to back his judgment. He held firm with us in negotiations with a major developer and its advisers to achieve a successful outcome. Would highly recommend Philip.
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Caroline Pearce
27/11/25
Philip is very well versed in the building and architectural aspects as well as the rules and technicalities around rights of light, but he is also knowledgeable about developments in law and practice in this area and is prepared to back his judgment. He held firm with us in negotiations with a major developer and its advisers to achieve a successful outcome. Would highly recommend Philip.
jack ross
30/10/25
We had an excellent experience working with Philip on the long process of challenging and obtaining Right of Light compensation. Philip was a very good communicator at every stage of the process, and was really able to clearly explain the situation to us as things developed over a period of many months. It was genuinely so reassuring to know we had someone on our side looking out for our best interests in relation to the dispute with the developer. Someone able to advise us on the process and what he believed would constitute an appropriate outcome. It is by no means a simple undertaking, and we're very happy with the result Philip was able to achieve. Thanks so much for all the work Philip! I hope we're not in this situation again, but if we are, I know who to call!
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jack ross
30/10/25
We had an excellent experience working with Philip on the long process of challenging and obtaining Right of Light compensation. Philip was a very good communicator at every stage of the process, and was really able to clearly explain the situation to us as things developed over a period of many months. It was genuinely so reassuring to know we had someone on our side looking out for our best interests in relation to the dispute with the developer. Someone able to advise us on the process and what he believed would constitute an appropriate outcome. It is by no means a simple undertaking, and we're very happy with the result Philip was able to achieve. Thanks so much for all the work Philip! I hope we're not in this situation again, but if we are, I know who to call!
John Newton
05/07/25
Without help from Smith-Marston my parents could have lost much of the light coming into their kitchen. When new neighbours wanted to turn the existing garage into living space and substantially raise the height of the wall which is opposite my parents kitchen – and only a few feet away from it – I contacted Smith-Marston. They explained the legal position, gave me advice on how to proceed and even talked my elderly mother through the issues. They were also preparing to draw up a formal calculation of the impact on the light on the kitchen, but the neighbours kindly took my parents’ concerns on board – in no small part thanks to the advice Smith-Marston gave us – and there was no need to proceed with that. We cannot thank Smith-Marston enough for their help, and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone facing similar issues.
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John Newton
05/07/25
Without help from Smith-Marston my parents could have lost much of the light coming into their kitchen. When new neighbours wanted to turn the existing garage into living space and substantially raise the height of the wall which is opposite my parents kitchen – and only a few feet away from it – I contacted Smith-Marston. They explained the legal position, gave me advice on how to proceed and even talked my elderly mother through the issues. They were also preparing to draw up a formal calculation of the impact on the light on the kitchen, but the neighbours kindly took my parents’ concerns on board – in no small part thanks to the advice Smith-Marston gave us – and there was no need to proceed with that. We cannot thank Smith-Marston enough for their help, and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone facing similar issues.
Madeleine Kivell
27/06/25
Adrian gave accurate and professional advice with a (BRE) compliance question I had. I would highly recommend Smith Marston to architectural professionals like me and to private homeowners as well. I look forward to working with Adrian again in the future.
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Madeleine Kivell
27/06/25
Adrian gave accurate and professional advice with a (BRE) compliance question I had. I would highly recommend Smith Marston to architectural professionals like me and to private homeowners as well. I look forward to working with Adrian again in the future.
Sabine Weber
15/06/25
An excellent service I engaged Philip to carry out an impartial boundary survey and I could not be more pleased with the service provided. From the outset, Philip was highly professional, meticulous, and clearly experienced in dealing with sensitive and detailed boundary matters. The report was thorough and clearly set out the legal boundary, which brought much-needed clarity. What stood out most was Philip's willingness to respond to follow-up questions and provide additional clarification in a clear and timely manner. He also gave thoughtful and practical recommendations regarding next steps, which I found extremely helpful in navigating how to proceed. This level of communication and support gave me great confidence in the accuracy and integrity of the findings. I would highly recommend Philip to anyone seeking a fair, impartial, and expertly conducted boundary survey. An excellent service from start to finish.
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Sabine Weber
15/06/25
An excellent service I engaged Philip to carry out an impartial boundary survey and I could not be more pleased with the service provided. From the outset, Philip was highly professional, meticulous, and clearly experienced in dealing with sensitive and detailed boundary matters. The report was thorough and clearly set out the legal boundary, which brought much-needed clarity. What stood out most was Philip's willingness to respond to follow-up questions and provide additional clarification in a clear and timely manner. He also gave thoughtful and practical recommendations regarding next steps, which I found extremely helpful in navigating how to proceed. This level of communication and support gave me great confidence in the accuracy and integrity of the findings. I would highly recommend Philip to anyone seeking a fair, impartial, and expertly conducted boundary survey. An excellent service from start to finish.
Liz Bond
09/06/25
Highly recommended Philip Smith saved us a lot of time and money. He quickly resolved our potential issue (which turned out to not exist!) with precise measurements of our boundary. Our experienced solicitor considers him the best in the business. He is professional, efficient, and easy to deal with.
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Liz Bond
09/06/25
Highly recommended Philip Smith saved us a lot of time and money. He quickly resolved our potential issue (which turned out to not exist!) with precise measurements of our boundary. Our experienced solicitor considers him the best in the business. He is professional, efficient, and easy to deal with.
Matthew Ingram
25/04/25
We used the services of Smith Marston to assist our community opposition to a huge council development which threatened valuable community sports pitches and open space. Philip Smith was fantastic. He explained how Right To Light worked, how RTL Assessments were organised by the developer, what was at stake, and helped us craft our response and position our argument. The firm's input made a significant impact in our success against what appeared to be insurmountable odds. As a community organisation, we will be eternally grateful and could not recommend Smith Martson's services highly enough. Thank you.
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Matthew Ingram
25/04/25
We used the services of Smith Marston to assist our community opposition to a huge council development which threatened valuable community sports pitches and open space. Philip Smith was fantastic. He explained how Right To Light worked, how RTL Assessments were organised by the developer, what was at stake, and helped us craft our response and position our argument. The firm's input made a significant impact in our success against what appeared to be insurmountable odds. As a community organisation, we will be eternally grateful and could not recommend Smith Martson's services highly enough. Thank you.
Karen Ferguson
07/03/25
Phil Smith was so helpful with my… Phil Smith was so helpful with my enquiry, he put me at ease and explained everything , in fact i am still talking to him with the possibility of coming to explore the issues with the boundary line as looks like i may be going to court . i am so confident that Phil and his team will be the right people to help me and would highly recommend them
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Karen Ferguson
07/03/25
Phil Smith was so helpful with my… Phil Smith was so helpful with my enquiry, he put me at ease and explained everything , in fact i am still talking to him with the possibility of coming to explore the issues with the boundary line as looks like i may be going to court . i am so confident that Phil and his team will be the right people to help me and would highly recommend them
Audrey Rivers
13/12/24
Thank you for your advice and service Philip Smith was very helpful. He explained the matters clearly to us which guided us to reach a reasonable outcome. He was also patient which was great as lay people, we do not understand the terms, jargons, the legal standing etc. Thank you so much, Philip. From Ethie and family.
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Audrey Rivers
13/12/24
Thank you for your advice and service Philip Smith was very helpful. He explained the matters clearly to us which guided us to reach a reasonable outcome. He was also patient which was great as lay people, we do not understand the terms, jargons, the legal standing etc. Thank you so much, Philip. From Ethie and family.
Terry Hoad
11/12/24
Determining boundary line between two small front gardens Philip was very helpful indeed in providing advice by phone that enabled me quickly to resolve what had seemed a potentially awkward issue regarding the location of the boundary between two small front gardens. I am very grateful for his assistance.
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Terry Hoad
11/12/24
Determining boundary line between two small front gardens Philip was very helpful indeed in providing advice by phone that enabled me quickly to resolve what had seemed a potentially awkward issue regarding the location of the boundary between two small front gardens. I am very grateful for his assistance.
Rossy Koevska
03/12/24
Exceptional service and expertise. Adrian identified swiftly all the key points for us to take our process forward. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Rossy Koevska
03/12/24
Exceptional service and expertise. Adrian identified swiftly all the key points for us to take our process forward. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Reece
22/11/24
I would like to thank Philip and his team I would like to thank Phillip on resolving a boundary dispute at a residential property. We had a dispute regarding the boundary from the front driveway all the way back into the rear gardens. I would recommend Phillip 100% his attention to detail and efficiency was extremely impressive. He came on the day we had agreed (which was short notice on our behalf), we had a brief chat about the issue and he was at the property for over 4 hours measuring. The report was supplied a week later which was extremely impressive. I then produced it to my neighbours which they accepted. I also required an amendment to the report at short notice and he didn’t disappoint, within 24 hours the amendment was back in and my inbox. What impressed me the most about Phillip was his expertise and advice on legal matters if we needed to go down that route, but we didn’t need to as Phillip’s work was sufficient. He even had to talk to my neighbour about the matter but he was extremely professional and didn’t express his opinion. His communication skills before, during and after the report was produced was outstanding. I would certainly recommend Phillip and his company, top top bloke.
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Reece
22/11/24
I would like to thank Philip and his team I would like to thank Phillip on resolving a boundary dispute at a residential property. We had a dispute regarding the boundary from the front driveway all the way back into the rear gardens. I would recommend Phillip 100% his attention to detail and efficiency was extremely impressive. He came on the day we had agreed (which was short notice on our behalf), we had a brief chat about the issue and he was at the property for over 4 hours measuring. The report was supplied a week later which was extremely impressive. I then produced it to my neighbours which they accepted. I also required an amendment to the report at short notice and he didn’t disappoint, within 24 hours the amendment was back in and my inbox. What impressed me the most about Phillip was his expertise and advice on legal matters if we needed to go down that route, but we didn’t need to as Phillip’s work was sufficient. He even had to talk to my neighbour about the matter but he was extremely professional and didn’t express his opinion. His communication skills before, during and after the report was produced was outstanding. I would certainly recommend Phillip and his company, top top bloke.
SF, Solicitor, London
20/11/24
Efficient, professional and very patient Mr Smith was efficient, professional and immensely patient in the course of assisting both parties' representatives in the preparation of documents relating to the resolution of a boundary dispute. Highly recommended.
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SF, Solicitor, London
20/11/24
Efficient, professional and very patient Mr Smith was efficient, professional and immensely patient in the course of assisting both parties' representatives in the preparation of documents relating to the resolution of a boundary dispute. Highly recommended.
ND
26/07/24
Boundary issues Many thanks to Philip Smith who provided me with some valuable advice regarding a boundary issue with my neighbour. It would be fair to state that Philip was more helpful and knowledgeable than my solicitor N. Page
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ND
26/07/24
Boundary issues Many thanks to Philip Smith who provided me with some valuable advice regarding a boundary issue with my neighbour. It would be fair to state that Philip was more helpful and knowledgeable than my solicitor N. Page
Lisa Stone
02/05/24
Philip exceeded our expectations Philip exceeded our expectations! Philip was efficient, professional and got the work done! I’d definitely recommend him! Email’s responded to quickly, work completed rapidly.
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Lisa Stone
02/05/24
Philip exceeded our expectations Philip exceeded our expectations! Philip was efficient, professional and got the work done! I’d definitely recommend him! Email’s responded to quickly, work completed rapidly.
paola gabriella gorrara
19/04/24
Philip Smith is excellent, responsive, helpful and very easy to work with. I don't hesitate to recommend him for Right to Light advice. The bonus is he is a real gentleman too.
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paola gabriella gorrara
19/04/24
Philip Smith is excellent, responsive, helpful and very easy to work with. I don't hesitate to recommend him for Right to Light advice. The bonus is he is a real gentleman too.
Elaine Walker
15/03/24
I became involved with Adrian of Smith Marston for the provision of a Sunlight/Daylight analysis for a house extension planning application in a historic urban setting. Adrian was very knowledgeable and provided a detailed and positive report in timeous fashion. Sunlight/daylight was the most contentious issue with the proposals however the planning application was approved at committee with Adrian's positive report going a long way to achieving this. Would highly recommend.
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Elaine Walker
15/03/24
I became involved with Adrian of Smith Marston for the provision of a Sunlight/Daylight analysis for a house extension planning application in a historic urban setting. Adrian was very knowledgeable and provided a detailed and positive report in timeous fashion. Sunlight/daylight was the most contentious issue with the proposals however the planning application was approved at committee with Adrian's positive report going a long way to achieving this. Would highly recommend.
Alison Foster
07/03/24
I contacted Smith Marston via the form on their website about a neighbour's plan for an extension. I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email response from Adrian Marston within 10 minutes asking for a phone number. He then called me immediately and had evidently already looked at the planning application and assessed our concerns and the proposed extension's impact. Whilst he was unable to help us directly through the computer-modelling service that they offer due to time constraints, he took the time to advise us that it was the applicants who should be asked by the council to commission a daylight/sunlight assessment & bear the costs,not the neighbours. He also suggested a letter be sent to the applicants to protect our rights to light legally should planning permission be granted. He was extremely responsive, very knowledgeable and explained things clearly to someone with absolutely no experience of these matters. He took the time to contact me, even though he knew that he could not help, so there would be no renumeration. This is a very impressive, ethical and sadly rare attitude. He obviously enjoys his job and takes his responsibilities seriously. A credit to his profession. 5* reviews for a reason! Thank you Adrian!
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Alison Foster
07/03/24
I contacted Smith Marston via the form on their website about a neighbour's plan for an extension. I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email response from Adrian Marston within 10 minutes asking for a phone number. He then called me immediately and had evidently already looked at the planning application and assessed our concerns and the proposed extension's impact. Whilst he was unable to help us directly through the computer-modelling service that they offer due to time constraints, he took the time to advise us that it was the applicants who should be asked by the council to commission a daylight/sunlight assessment & bear the costs,not the neighbours. He also suggested a letter be sent to the applicants to protect our rights to light legally should planning permission be granted. He was extremely responsive, very knowledgeable and explained things clearly to someone with absolutely no experience of these matters. He took the time to contact me, even though he knew that he could not help, so there would be no renumeration. This is a very impressive, ethical and sadly rare attitude. He obviously enjoys his job and takes his responsibilities seriously. A credit to his profession. 5* reviews for a reason! Thank you Adrian!
dave green
19/12/23
Excellent on every aspect from first communication until final compensation payment. Punctual, extremely knowable and a great communicator. Would highly recommend.
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dave green
19/12/23
Excellent on every aspect from first communication until final compensation payment. Punctual, extremely knowable and a great communicator. Would highly recommend.
Dante Cenci
15/12/23
Highly professional and efficient We are very pleased with the work of Smith Marston. Philip was very efficient and professional. He came straight away and we highly recommend him.
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Dante Cenci
15/12/23
Highly professional and efficient We are very pleased with the work of Smith Marston. Philip was very efficient and professional. He came straight away and we highly recommend him.
A K
14/12/23
Great support and advice. Adrian was very helpful in arranging the survey we needed for our planning application. Planning all approved now.
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A K
14/12/23
Great support and advice. Adrian was very helpful in arranging the survey we needed for our planning application. Planning all approved now.
Jake Carrington
31/10/23
Belt & Braces Philip is a good communicator, and immediately grasped the pros and cons of my Boundary dispute. To top matters off, he used a drone to take aerial shots of the boundary to form an overview (the big picture) of the site.
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Jake Carrington
31/10/23
Belt & Braces Philip is a good communicator, and immediately grasped the pros and cons of my Boundary dispute. To top matters off, he used a drone to take aerial shots of the boundary to form an overview (the big picture) of the site.
Pamela & Andrew
24/10/23
Boundary Dispute After reading reviews of Smith Marston, we Instructed Philip to help and guide us through a boundary dispute at short notice. All we can say is that he was very helpful, honest, extremely knowledgeable in his field of work and beyond and nothing was to much for him. The equipment he uses is very high tech, not just a measuring tape. After he attended the boundary dispute with the other surveyor and neighbours it was resolved!. We had no need to worry how things would work out.
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Pamela & Andrew
24/10/23
Boundary Dispute After reading reviews of Smith Marston, we Instructed Philip to help and guide us through a boundary dispute at short notice. All we can say is that he was very helpful, honest, extremely knowledgeable in his field of work and beyond and nothing was to much for him. The equipment he uses is very high tech, not just a measuring tape. After he attended the boundary dispute with the other surveyor and neighbours it was resolved!. We had no need to worry how things would work out.
Azim Walimia
09/08/23
Coventry City Council Experience Instructed Philip Smith to act on behalf of Coventry City Council regarding a complicated and complex boundary issue. Phillip provided sound advice, demonstrated his experience of dealing with the matter and acted in a highly professional manner. Excellent service and definitely recommended.
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Azim Walimia
09/08/23
Coventry City Council Experience Instructed Philip Smith to act on behalf of Coventry City Council regarding a complicated and complex boundary issue. Phillip provided sound advice, demonstrated his experience of dealing with the matter and acted in a highly professional manner. Excellent service and definitely recommended.
Daniel Adams
29/06/23
Adrian and Philip were both very quick to respond and provided excellent, professional and helpful advice. I can highly recommend.
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Daniel Adams
29/06/23
Adrian and Philip were both very quick to respond and provided excellent, professional and helpful advice. I can highly recommend.
Tom Baker
17/02/23
Adrian Helped with when issued with a potential Right to Light claim. Smith Marston were easy to deal with, great at explaining the process and the Right to Light and helped with finding a way forward. I would recommend and would use again (but hope I don't need to)!
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Tom Baker
17/02/23
Adrian Helped with when issued with a potential Right to Light claim. Smith Marston were easy to deal with, great at explaining the process and the Right to Light and helped with finding a way forward. I would recommend and would use again (but hope I don't need to)!
Justin
12/02/23
Philip Smith - Boundary Plan Review Philip was extremely helpful and came round at short notice to conduct a boundary plan for me. He produced the plan very quickly in line with the dates he suggested. He was great at communication and provided me with some very helpful advise too. A great service. Highly recommend.
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Justin
12/02/23
Philip Smith - Boundary Plan Review Philip was extremely helpful and came round at short notice to conduct a boundary plan for me. He produced the plan very quickly in line with the dates he suggested. He was great at communication and provided me with some very helpful advise too. A great service. Highly recommend.
SHD
23/01/23
excellent service. Will recommend I have worked with Philip to establish the limits of my boundaries and obtain a report to help resolve a boundary dispute. What I was most impressed with was the extent and the detail of the work undertaken as well as the patience in dealing with a customer with very little experience and understanding of that area. From the onset, even when there was no guarantee that I will process to work with Philip, He took the time to review a few of the documents in my possession and replied to several of my e-mail. I wanted to understand what was involved before I committed and at no point Philip made me feel like a nuisance. He came across as knowledgeable, and professional and even pointed out issues to another one of my boundaries I wasn't even aware of. Hopefully, I won't be having any other boundary issues but if I ever do will work with Philip again and highly recommend his services.
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SHD
23/01/23
excellent service. Will recommend I have worked with Philip to establish the limits of my boundaries and obtain a report to help resolve a boundary dispute. What I was most impressed with was the extent and the detail of the work undertaken as well as the patience in dealing with a customer with very little experience and understanding of that area. From the onset, even when there was no guarantee that I will process to work with Philip, He took the time to review a few of the documents in my possession and replied to several of my e-mail. I wanted to understand what was involved before I committed and at no point Philip made me feel like a nuisance. He came across as knowledgeable, and professional and even pointed out issues to another one of my boundaries I wasn't even aware of. Hopefully, I won't be having any other boundary issues but if I ever do will work with Philip again and highly recommend his services.
James
23/01/23
Philip has been fantastic in helping me… Philip has been fantastic in helping me understand what I'm currently going through with a boundary dispute. He conducted a boundary survey on my property and his finished report is very professional. I highly recommend Philip and Co. Always contactable with thorough advice and guidance
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James
23/01/23
Philip has been fantastic in helping me… Philip has been fantastic in helping me understand what I'm currently going through with a boundary dispute. He conducted a boundary survey on my property and his finished report is very professional. I highly recommend Philip and Co. Always contactable with thorough advice and guidance
Emily Murphy
21/12/22
Philip Smith is highly knowledgeable, extremely helpful and professional, and principled too - which is a rare and valuable asset. I would have no hesitation in recommending his advice.
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Emily Murphy
21/12/22
Philip Smith is highly knowledgeable, extremely helpful and professional, and principled too - which is a rare and valuable asset. I would have no hesitation in recommending his advice.
Jonathan Bick
15/12/22
Phil from Smith Marston did a boundary… Phil from Smith Marston did a boundary survey on our home in the freezing weather recently. He was very well mannered and I forgot he was even there until he knocked to say he was all done.
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Jonathan Bick
15/12/22
Phil from Smith Marston did a boundary… Phil from Smith Marston did a boundary survey on our home in the freezing weather recently. He was very well mannered and I forgot he was even there until he knocked to say he was all done.
Kathryn Libby
07/12/22
Professional and Efficient Service Phil of Smith Marston produced the drawings I required quickly and efficiently. He had excellent knowledge of the process I was going through and advised me accordingly. Reworking of the details was no problem to him.
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Kathryn Libby
07/12/22
Professional and Efficient Service Phil of Smith Marston produced the drawings I required quickly and efficiently. He had excellent knowledge of the process I was going through and advised me accordingly. Reworking of the details was no problem to him.
Regan Peggs Solicitors
06/12/22
Philip provided an excellent service Philip provided an excellent service, informative and professional from beginning to end. Brilliant client care and a pleasure to work alongside.
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Regan Peggs Solicitors
06/12/22
Philip provided an excellent service Philip provided an excellent service, informative and professional from beginning to end. Brilliant client care and a pleasure to work alongside.
Mr D Sandom
03/12/22
True professional Phillip was a true professional and proved decisively that the mature tree cut down by my neighbour was my property. I would highly recommend.
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Mr D Sandom
03/12/22
True professional Phillip was a true professional and proved decisively that the mature tree cut down by my neighbour was my property. I would highly recommend.
Sally
02/12/22
Excellent service… Excellent prompt professional advice and service from Phillip.
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Sally
02/12/22
Excellent service… Excellent prompt professional advice and service from Phillip.
AP
29/09/22
Highly recommended for boundary issues and planning Communication, time keeping and professionalism can't be questioned in the service we received. The attention Philip paid to our matter relating to the legal and real boundary was superb. Communication was timely and in a way we could understand aside from the maze of legal complications. An easy process and I would highly recommend their expert services.
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AP
29/09/22
Highly recommended for boundary issues and planning Communication, time keeping and professionalism can't be questioned in the service we received. The attention Philip paid to our matter relating to the legal and real boundary was superb. Communication was timely and in a way we could understand aside from the maze of legal complications. An easy process and I would highly recommend their expert services.
Liz Pomeroy
23/09/22
Adrian Marston was very helpful with a few questions I had regarding a right to light survey that was potentially needed. Information was provided to the extent we didn't even need the survey in the end, he was that knowledgeable. Very helpful, friendly and I wouldn't hesitate to call Smith Marston again if we need them in the future. Wishing you all the best. Thank you.
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Liz Pomeroy
23/09/22
Adrian Marston was very helpful with a few questions I had regarding a right to light survey that was potentially needed. Information was provided to the extent we didn't even need the survey in the end, he was that knowledgeable. Very helpful, friendly and I wouldn't hesitate to call Smith Marston again if we need them in the future. Wishing you all the best. Thank you.
Zedienie
04/08/22
Very professional and efficient dealings at all stages. Highly recommended.
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Zedienie
04/08/22
Very professional and efficient dealings at all stages. Highly recommended.
Karen Down
13/09/21
We were very impressed with the professional, down to earth approach of Smith Marston. As a small planning partnership ourselves (although simply "neighbours" in the context of this work) we very much appreciated the honesty, good organisation, reasonable fee and excellent time management. The following is what I wrote to Adrian: "Many thanks for getting these results to us this week and explaining them, and for advising us candidly that there would be no point in pursuing the issue further. "We will gladly settle your invoice over the weekend and thank you for your generous discount on the original quote for the abortive fee. "At least we will know that whatever is finally agreed, it will not affect daylight/sunlight which is very good to know. "Many thanks for all your help and for providing straightforward and honest explanations. It is much appreciated".
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Karen Down
13/09/21
We were very impressed with the professional, down to earth approach of Smith Marston. As a small planning partnership ourselves (although simply "neighbours" in the context of this work) we very much appreciated the honesty, good organisation, reasonable fee and excellent time management. The following is what I wrote to Adrian: "Many thanks for getting these results to us this week and explaining them, and for advising us candidly that there would be no point in pursuing the issue further. "We will gladly settle your invoice over the weekend and thank you for your generous discount on the original quote for the abortive fee. "At least we will know that whatever is finally agreed, it will not affect daylight/sunlight which is very good to know. "Many thanks for all your help and for providing straightforward and honest explanations. It is much appreciated".
dave watson
01/07/21
So impressed with your service from your initial prompt response to your clear and detailed answers to our questions and your timely completion of the daylight/sunlight assessments that proved so positive and more than worthwhile commissioning. We would highly recommend you. Dave and Edaena Watson, Hampshire
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dave watson
01/07/21
So impressed with your service from your initial prompt response to your clear and detailed answers to our questions and your timely completion of the daylight/sunlight assessments that proved so positive and more than worthwhile commissioning. We would highly recommend you. Dave and Edaena Watson, Hampshire
Gurm Singh
19/03/21
We worked with Smith Marston Surveyors instructing them to provide planning reports for our project. Throughout working with them, I found them to be very positive and apply a forward thinking approach to our concerns, that helped us to overcome a number of hurdles in relation to our proposed works. I have no hesitation in recommending them and would look to work with them again should the need arise.
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Gurm Singh
19/03/21
We worked with Smith Marston Surveyors instructing them to provide planning reports for our project. Throughout working with them, I found them to be very positive and apply a forward thinking approach to our concerns, that helped us to overcome a number of hurdles in relation to our proposed works. I have no hesitation in recommending them and would look to work with them again should the need arise.
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Whether you are a homeowner, a legal advisor, or a planning consultant – our team of surveyors can work with you to solve developer issues, no matter where you currently stand in the process. Fill in the contact form below, or e-mail us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are your surveyors based?
We have offices located in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Newcastle – but we offer our right to light consultancy services UK wide.
What's the difference between a right to light and daylight & sunlight assessment?
The two vary massively, and our consultants are here to help you determine which type of help you require. Right to light relates to any room. This can include garages, staircases, and even bathrooms. Daylight and sunlight assessments differ because they only deal with light in habitable rooms.
Do you deal with domestic or commercial properties?
Both. Our team of consultants are experienced in working with domestic and commercial premises. So, whether you require advice surrounding your recent extension at home or you’re a professional planning a large scale development, we can be sure to help.
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If you have any questions or queries or would like to discuss how services or how we can help you, you can contact us using the form on our contact page, or call our team.
Our consulting services can help with the following issues:
- Rights to Light Matters
- BRE Daylight & Sunlight Assessments
- Expert Witness
- Advice for Neighbours & Developers
- Boundary Disputes