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What They Say

".... a massive thank you for your great work on the GSI report. You already saved us from buying the wrong property 6 years ago and then recommending us our first home where we have been very happy. Now, it was obvious we would contact you again for our new family home. We are reassured that our girls are going to be brought up in a safe home. Thank you also for all the extra help, the great advice, you do go beyond the call of duty. We would of course recommend you highly and are looking forward to getting in touch again to make the extension and all the improvements. We have filled the "Buy with Confidence card" and it's in the post (to WSCC Trading Standards). Merci! We are sending it to our broker who'll pass it onto the mortgage building society. Also sending it to our lawyers. Un très très grand merci de toute la famille..."
NV, Cuckfield RH17, Jan 2012

"... It was an absolute pleasure to meet you today - I just wanted to thank you for your time and enthusiasm - and also to say that I really appreciated all the helpful advice you gave to me..."
VD, Billingshurst RH14, Jan 2012

"...Thanks for your quick and helpful response James. We did use oak and to your size specifications. I will contact building control..."
Mrs HC, Haslemere GU27, Feb 2012

Previous Comments By Year

Click any of the years to see comments for that year.

2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004

2011

"... Just a quick note to say thank you very much for our excellent meeting today. It was very constructive and I liked your suggestions..."
PH, Horsham RH13, Dec 2011

"... Work is progressing well and everything appears in line with your report. The flues appear to angle across far lower than we anticipated, however that does not appear to be an issue. It is fair to say the central section was very solidly built. I will complete the Trading Standards card. In summary, we were very grateful for the speed of your initial response, including a preliminary report within 48 hours which enabled the building works to commence on time despite very late notice. The visit itself was very informative after which I felt fully able to explain requirements to the builders..."
NJ, Horsham RH12, Sept 2011

"... Just a note to thank you for your assistance in this matter. You provided us with a prompt, thorough and extremely professional service which was pragmatic and technically competent. We were particularly impressed that we submitted our request on Friday evening, met you on Monday morning and received your initial report on Monday afternoon. The final report was thorough, clear and accurately presented..."
RS, Fleet, Hants GU52, Sept 2011

"... James has now performed two pieces of work for me; in both cases with limited notice and with James working beyond conventional hours in order to be flexible around my timetable. He is extremely responsive, professional and a pleasure to deal with. From a client perspective I cannot commend the experience of working with James enough, and additionally I have learnt from his approach and eagerness to ensure I have a full comprehension of all of his recommendations..."
CW, Haywards Heath RH17, August 2011

"... sorry for not commenting before but I have been out of the country. I think you have done a really good job. The STC Report is great thanks and just gives me the confidence to proceed. Thanks very much again."
SH/BB, Electronics Company, near Horsham RH13, May 2011

"... I was able to get online and download the GSI Report that you kindly carried out for me in March. I have had a chance to look through the report and would like to say, thanks to you I am now reassured, that I am buying a home with few problems and generally in a good state of repair, which is always good to know! Also, thank you for the pen you sent me, I have used it to fill out your Trading Standards card and will post it off tomorrow. I will try to find your "comments" link and add to that as well. Many thanks again for your prompt and courteous service"
Miss JC, Merstham RH1, March 2011

"... I wish you a happy and healthy 2011. Many thanks for the report, it is much appreciated. We are just back from holidays, and I'm really grateful for your quick turnaround on this. We have decided that it would make sense to add the extra beam you suggest to break up the large timber span...the central beam is now in and with your latest replies to my queries the builder can place the others..."
HW, Architect, Woking GU1, January 2011

2010

"... Many thanks for the nicely crafted SSI Letter Report, the details of which concur with site discussions. A personal thank you from us both for your highly punctual, personal and professional services, which were much appreciated and will be called upon again if the need arises..."
LE, Woking GU22, Nov 2010

"... I contacted Dale-Consulting and set-up an appointment, James arrived on time, inspected my house and found a construction fault that the previous engineer (sent by the insurance company) missed. He diagnosed the fault and the report he sent was concise yet easy for me to follow. He then went the extra mile and has organised a contractor to remedy the problem. I would highly recommend Dale-Consulting to anyone..."
AS, Crawley RH10, Nov 2010

"...Your STC Report is wonderfully detailed and luckily seems almost idiot proof. I shall keep your details for future reference..."
SD, Facilities Engineer, Crawley RH10, Nov 2010

"... Thanks for your professional advice throughout and your efforts to ensure that the repair work was carried out correctly. We have found this to be a great help during what has been - as you can imagine - a rather worrying time for us..."
CH, Carshalton KT21, Sept 2010

"...Thank you very much for your report. I have spoken with your recommended welder and he seems ideal for the work. I am negotiating with the Vendor and hopefully matters will proceed to a satisfactory conclusion. If I continue with the works I will ask you to inspect the completed job before reinstatement of the ceiling cladding. Many thanks for your help to date and for the very high level of service you have provided. I will keep you informed of progress..."
RB, Chartered Surveyor, Horsham RH13, Aug 2010

"... Many thanks for your fullsome report and advices. I returned at the weekend from a short stay away and shall now study the report with due care. The work was carried out to my complete satisfaction, professionally, with a comprehensive and caring approach to meeting my problem and well beyond that. I also received a letter from the insurers indicating that they will carry out a complete review of the claim before making a final decision. I would be confident and happy in recommending Dale-Consulting..."
WM, Fareham, Aug 2010

"...Thank you for the SSI report you emailed to us, regarding above property. It was clear and concise - and having the photographs as well was definitely an added bonus. You have acted in an independent, professional, confident manner throughout the process and we would not hesitate in using and recommending your services again..."
Mrs JW, London SE9, July 2010

"... Thank you very much for your report. We will now begin the process of selecting a contractor to carry out the work according to your specifications. We will also make some suitably positive comments on your notice board! As discussed we have other plans for the house, roof terrace and structural alterations to the kitchen, and will be back in touch shortly regarding this work..."
KM, Shoreham BN43, May 2010

"... thanks for the time you took to explain your findings to me over the phone on Friday... Your SSI report is very helpful - it has really cleared things up for us. The diagrams and pictures are particularly useful to see..."
KW, Brighton BN2, April 2010

2009

"...thanks very much for your professional advice in person and in the SSI Report. I will be following all of it, particularly those I can do. I am relieved there is nothing of serious structural concern..."
IB, Coolham RH13, November 2009"

"...I have sent the BWC card to Trading Standards singing your praises...dealing with the BWC contractor you recommended has been a pleasure, isn't it good to be able to praise British workmen?..."
JS, Buckland RH3, November 2009

"...Your prompt response is much appreciated and will assist us in continuing with our purchase. We are very grateful for your professional assistance in this matter and will happily recommend you to friends, family and associates. We will ensure to complete the BWC feedback card. We will be calling you with regards to the lack of 1st floor chimney support as we are a little unclear regarding the comments in the homebuyer's report..."
CJ, Guildford GU2, October 2009

"...I had to phone Dale-Consulting the day before we left for a holiday to conduct a Specific Structural Inspection on part of our house. My frantic call was dealt with very calmly and I was reassured that it could all happen in my absence. By the time I got home a week later, a report was ready and waiting and had already been emailed to the relevant parties. An outstanding service...."
CS, Guildford GU2, September 2009

"...My wife and I would like to thank you for the excellent service that you performed on our behalf. It is a credit to your profession the way you handled and carried out the Survey on my parents' property. We would highly recommend your company for any future surveys that we are either involved in, or if we are asked by one of our associates..."
A & MS, Eltham SE9, July 2009

".....Just a quick note to let you know that the payment has been made according to your instructions. Thanks for the friendly and professional service and I look forward to working with you again..."
CS, Thames Ditton KT7, May 2009

"...I appreciate your speedy report and am now looking forward to getting on with my new project. I was very grateful for all your help and advice. It has been a pleasure dealing with you..."
HS, Crawley RH11, Feb 2009

"...Many thanks for a job carried out to an extremely high standard..."
PR, Banstead SM7, April 2009

2008

"... Now that the repair work is complete, I'd just like to drop you a word of appreciation for your assessment of our house problems and the solution you helped us find. It's been a pleasure to have your professionalism and attention to detail brought to bear on the problem. We've noted the other items that need attention on the house that you mentioned, and will progress those in the new year. We'll send back the Trading Standards Buy With Confidence survey card you left with us and if you want us to act as a reference any time, do let us know..."
CR, Redhill RH1, Dec 2008

"..hopefully the report on the road condition will put residents' minds at rest, many thanks.."
AF (Housing Estate), Midhurst GU29, Sept 2008

"Thank you for supervising the two contractors. It has been very reassuring to have you oversee everything...."
JH, Hampton, Middx, Feb 2008

2007

"Concerning our flat in UK up for sale, thank you for your detailed SSI report. I fail to see how the surveyor missed such obvious defects. The technical details you provided were very interesting..."
S H-J, Hamilton, New Zealand, Nov 2007

"....Thanks for all of your hard work and advice regarding the roof as it was much appreciated. I'd quite happily use you again in the future and recommend you to others...."
SL, London SE12, April 2007

"Thank you for your very prompt attention that started right from my initial enquiry.…and thank you for the comprehensive report….I appreciate the time and effort that went into the making of the report.…I will not hesitate to recommend you for any further involvement…."
RJ, Crowborough TN6, Jan 2007

2006

"We are incredibly grateful for the report, it is so informative and in a language we can understand…."
G&KJ, London SW2, Feb 2006

2005

"…Well to be honest James I saw your report and it was very easy to understand which is what it should be. Most of our engineers churn out reports that only another engineer can understand. They seem to forget that carpenters and general builders, etc. have to read them! I do read all the report that come through ER surveys and I must say that the presentation of your reports is the best we have on our books…"
PR, ER Surveys, Oct 2005

2004

"Thanks James, it was brilliant service from you to get it sorted this (Xmas) week."
CB, Managing Director, Water Services Company, 2004

".....may I commend the professionalism of the report itself. It is by far the best Structural Engineer's report I have read in the past 5 years. I have no hesitation in recommending him for other work..."
JC, Chartered Surveyor, 2004


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Contact us if you need: General and Specific Structural Inspections Subsidence Investigation and Crack Monitoring Structural Calculations Civil Engineering Advice - Simple Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage, Basements, Retaining Walls, Garden Walls Foundation Design Supervision of Works	What They Say ".... a massive thank you for your great work on the GSI report. You already saved us from buying the wrong property 6 years ago and then recommending us our first home where we have been very happy. Now, it was obvious we would contact you again for our new family home. We are reassured that our girls are going to be brought up in a safe home. Thank you also for all the extra help, the great advice, you do go beyond the call of duty. We would of course recommend you highly and are looking forward to getting in touch again to make the extension and all the improvements. We have filled the "Buy with Confidence card" and it's in the post (to WSCC Trading Standards). Merci! We are sending it to our broker who'll pass it onto the mortgage building society. Also sending it to our lawyers. Un très très grand merci de toute la famille..." NV, Cuckfield RH17, Jan 2012 "... It was an absolute pleasure to meet you today - I just wanted to thank you for your time and enthusiasm - and also to say that I really appreciated all the helpful advice you gave to me..." VD, Billingshurst RH14, Jan 2012 "...Thanks for your quick and helpful response James. We did use oak and to your size specifications. I will contact building control..." Mrs HC, Haslemere GU27, Feb 2012 Previous Comments By Year Click any of the years to see comments for that year. 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2011 "... Just a quick note to say thank you very much for our excellent meeting today. It was very constructive and I liked your suggestions..." PH, Horsham RH13, Dec 2011 "... Work is progressing well and everything appears in line with your report. The flues appear to angle across far lower than we anticipated, however that does not appear to be an issue. It is fair to say the central section was very solidly built. I will complete the Trading Standards card. In summary, we were very grateful for the speed of your initial response, including a preliminary report within 48 hours which enabled the building works to commence on time despite very late notice. The visit itself was very informative after which I felt fully able to explain requirements to the builders..." NJ, Horsham RH12, Sept 2011 "... Just a note to thank you for your assistance in this matter. You provided us with a prompt, thorough and extremely professional service which was pragmatic and technically competent. We were particularly impressed that we submitted our request on Friday evening, met you on Monday morning and received your initial report on Monday afternoon. The final report was thorough, clear and accurately presented..." RS, Fleet, Hants GU52, Sept 2011 "... James has now performed two pieces of work for me; in both cases with limited notice and with James working beyond conventional hours in order to be flexible around my timetable. He is extremely responsive, professional and a pleasure to deal with. From a client perspective I cannot commend the experience of working with James enough, and additionally I have learnt from his approach and eagerness to ensure I have a full comprehension of all of his recommendations..." CW, Haywards Heath RH17, August 2011 "... sorry for not commenting before but I have been out of the country. I think you have done a really good job. The STC Report is great thanks and just gives me the confidence to proceed. Thanks very much again." SH/BB, Electronics Company, near Horsham RH13, May 2011 "... I was able to get online and download the GSI Report that you kindly carried out for me in March. I have had a chance to look through the report and would like to say, thanks to you I am now reassured, that I am buying a home with few problems and generally in a good state of repair, which is always good to know! Also, thank you for the pen you sent me, I have used it to fill out your Trading Standards card and will post it off tomorrow. I will try to find your "comments" link and add to that as well. Many thanks again for your prompt and courteous service" Miss JC, Merstham RH1, March 2011 "... I wish you a happy and healthy 2011. Many thanks for the report, it is much appreciated. We are just back from holidays, and I'm really grateful for your quick turnaround on this. We have decided that it would make sense to add the extra beam you suggest to break up the large timber span...the central beam is now in and with your latest replies to my queries the builder can place the others..." HW, Architect, Woking GU1, January 2011 2010 "... Many thanks for the nicely crafted SSI Letter Report, the details of which concur with site discussions. A personal thank you from us both for your highly punctual, personal and professional services, which were much appreciated and will be called upon again if the need arises..." LE, Woking GU22, Nov 2010 "... I contacted Dale-Consulting and set-up an appointment, James arrived on time, inspected my house and found a construction fault that the previous engineer (sent by the insurance company) missed. He diagnosed the fault and the report he sent was concise yet easy for me to follow. He then went the extra mile and has organised a contractor to remedy the problem. I would highly recommend Dale-Consulting to anyone..." AS, Crawley RH10, Nov 2010 "...Your STC Report is wonderfully detailed and luckily seems almost idiot proof. I shall keep your details for future reference..." SD, Facilities Engineer, Crawley RH10, Nov 2010 "... Thanks for your professional advice throughout and your efforts to ensure that the repair work was carried out correctly. We have found this to be a great help during what has been - as you can imagine - a rather worrying time for us..." CH, Carshalton KT21, Sept 2010 "...Thank you very much for your report. I have spoken with your recommended welder and he seems ideal for the work. I am negotiating with the Vendor and hopefully matters will proceed to a satisfactory conclusion. If I continue with the works I will ask you to inspect the completed job before reinstatement of the ceiling cladding. Many thanks for your help to date and for the very high level of service you have provided. I will keep you informed of progress..." RB, Chartered Surveyor, Horsham RH13, Aug 2010 "... Many thanks for your fullsome report and advices. I returned at the weekend from a short stay away and shall now study the report with due care. The work was carried out to my complete satisfaction, professionally, with a comprehensive and caring approach to meeting my problem and well beyond that. I also received a letter from the insurers indicating that they will carry out a complete review of the claim before making a final decision. I would be confident and happy in recommending Dale-Consulting..." WM, Fareham, Aug 2010 "...Thank you for the SSI report you emailed to us, regarding above property. It was clear and concise - and having the photographs as well was definitely an added bonus. You have acted in an independent, professional, confident manner throughout the process and we would not hesitate in using and recommending your services again..." Mrs JW, London SE9, July 2010 "... Thank you very much for your report. We will now begin the process of selecting a contractor to carry out the work according to your specifications. We will also make some suitably positive comments on your notice board! As discussed we have other plans for the house, roof terrace and structural alterations to the kitchen, and will be back in touch shortly regarding this work..." KM, Shoreham BN43, May 2010 "... thanks for the time you took to explain your findings to me over the phone on Friday... Your SSI report is very helpful - it has really cleared things up for us. The diagrams and pictures are particularly useful to see..." KW, Brighton BN2, April 2010 2009 "...thanks very much for your professional advice in person and in the SSI Report. I will be following all of it, particularly those I can do. I am relieved there is nothing of serious structural concern..." IB, Coolham RH13, November 2009" "...I have sent the BWC card to Trading Standards singing your praises...dealing with the BWC contractor you recommended has been a pleasure, isn't it good to be able to praise British workmen?..." JS, Buckland RH3, November 2009 "...Your prompt response is much appreciated and will assist us in continuing with our purchase. We are very grateful for your professional assistance in this matter and will happily recommend you to friends, family and associates. We will ensure to complete the BWC feedback card. We will be calling you with regards to the lack of 1st floor chimney support as we are a little unclear regarding the comments in the homebuyer's report..." CJ, Guildford GU2, October 2009 "...I had to phone Dale-Consulting the day before we left for a holiday to conduct a Specific Structural Inspection on part of our house. My frantic call was dealt with very calmly and I was reassured that it could all happen in my absence. By the time I got home a week later, a report was ready and waiting and had already been emailed to the relevant parties. An outstanding service...." CS, Guildford GU2, September 2009 "...My wife and I would like to thank you for the excellent service that you performed on our behalf. It is a credit to your profession the way you handled and carried out the Survey on my parents' property. We would highly recommend your company for any future surveys that we are either involved in, or if we are asked by one of our associates..." A & MS, Eltham SE9, July 2009 ".....Just a quick note to let you know that the payment has been made according to your instructions. Thanks for the friendly and professional service and I look forward to working with you again..." CS, Thames Ditton KT7, May 2009 "...I appreciate your speedy report and am now looking forward to getting on with my new project. I was very grateful for all your help and advice. It has been a pleasure dealing with you..." HS, Crawley RH11, Feb 2009 "...Many thanks for a job carried out to an extremely high standard..." PR, Banstead SM7, April 2009 2008 "... Now that the repair work is complete, I'd just like to drop you a word of appreciation for your assessment of our house problems and the solution you helped us find. It's been a pleasure to have your professionalism and attention to detail brought to bear on the problem. We've noted the other items that need attention on the house that you mentioned, and will progress those in the new year. We'll send back the Trading Standards Buy With Confidence survey card you left with us and if you want us to act as a reference any time, do let us know..." CR, Redhill RH1, Dec 2008 "..hopefully the report on the road condition will put residents' minds at rest, many thanks.." AF (Housing Estate), Midhurst GU29, Sept 2008 "Thank you for supervising the two contractors. It has been very reassuring to have you oversee everything...." JH, Hampton, Middx, Feb 2008 2007 "Concerning our flat in UK up for sale, thank you for your detailed SSI report. I fail to see how the surveyor missed such obvious defects. The technical details you provided were very interesting..." S H-J, Hamilton, New Zealand, Nov 2007 "....Thanks for all of your hard work and advice regarding the roof as it was much appreciated. I'd quite happily use you again in the future and recommend you to others...." SL, London SE12, April 2007 "Thank you for your very prompt attention that started right from my initial enquiry.…and thank you for the comprehensive report….I appreciate the time and effort that went into the making of the report.…I will not hesitate to recommend you for any further involvement…." RJ, Crowborough TN6, Jan 2007 2006 "We are incredibly grateful for the report, it is so informative and in a language we can understand…." G&KJ, London SW2, Feb 2006 2005 "…Well to be honest James I saw your report and it was very easy to understand which is what it should be. Most of our engineers churn out reports that only another engineer can understand. They seem to forget that carpenters and general builders, etc. have to read them! I do read all the report that come through ER surveys and I must say that the presentation of your reports is the best we have on our books…" PR, ER Surveys, Oct 2005 2004 "Thanks James, it was brilliant service from you to get it sorted this (Xmas) week." CB, Managing Director, Water Services Company, 2004 ".....may I commend the professionalism of the report itself. It is by far the best Structural Engineer's report I have read in the past 5 years. I have no hesitation in recommending him for other work..." JC, Chartered Surveyor, 2004
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