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News on the Block is a trading name of Premier Property Media Ltd.
For Property Managers, Estate Teams, Facilities Directors and Duty Holders who need accurate insight, dependable leadership, and practical solutions across the South-East.
In a built environment that is becoming more regulated, more demanding and more risk-conscious, estates professionals need more than inspection. You need insight, support, and reliable direction — across the full lifecycle of your building or project.
AuthentiSurv Ltd is a RICS regulated, responsive and multi-skilled surveying practice supporting property managers, estates leads and asset owners with technical surveying, building diagnostics, project oversight and delivery leadership. Our work spans all asset types — from mixed-use to industrial, leisure, educational, or residential.
We bring together detailed investigation, design expertise and delivery coordination to help you move from problem to solution with technical certainty.
We support duty holders, asset managers and facilities teams throughout the full property lifecycle — from early-stage condition assessments through to design, procurement, works management, and compliance sign-off.
Our services include:
We investigate visible and hidden defects — from roof leaks and water ingress to movement, cracking and internal decay. Our reports highlight likely causes, risks, and recommended actions. We are regularly called in to resolve unclear diagnoses or challenge ineffective works.
We conduct detailed building assessments to inform investment decisions, planned maintenance forecasting, and statutory compliance. Whether you're managing a school estate, industrial units, heritage assets or a regional property portfolio, our clear and costed reporting supports long-term planning.
We prepare photographic and narrative condition schedules for lease agreements, party wall situations, contractor liabilities and more. These are often used by solicitors and project teams to avoid dispute and manage risk.
Our CAA-authorised drone inspections allow us to access roofs, façades and high-level elements safely and efficiently. High-definition imaging is supported by detailed commentary — ideal for inaccessible areas or expansive sites where traditional access is impractical or unsafe.
We produce layout plans, construction detailing, and repair specifications using CAD and digital tools — tailored to reflect your site conditions, budget, and delivery timescales. Our designs consider not just materials and method, but compliance, future maintenance, and long-term durability.
Acting as contract administrator or lead consultant, we manage the appointment of contractors, draft contract documents, inspect works, chair progress meetings and oversee change control — ensuring delivery aligns with specification, timescales and cost parameters.
We lead minor and intermediate projects from inception through completion — advising on scope, procurement route, stakeholder engagement, sequencing, and regulatory requirements. Our experience ensures that client-side risks are identified early and mitigated effectively.
We prepare structured, costed maintenance plans based on building condition, legislative cycles and client priorities. These support robust service charge forecasting, internal budgeting and board-level approval processes — ideal for large estates or duty holders.
We assist Principal Accountable Persons and Contractors with documentation to meet Building Safety Act 2022 requirements, including input for Safety Case Files, digital records, and plan-checking submissions. We understand the expectations of the Building Safety Regulator and bring confidence to the process.
Our clients span a range of sectors and structures:
Property & Asset Managers
Facilities & Operations Directors
Freeholders, Landlords, Investors & Housing Providers
Leaseholders and Private Homeowners
Developers, Contractors & Design Teams
Public & Private Sector Estates
Duty Holders under BSA & CDM Regulations
We are not limited by property type — our work applies to light industrial units, office spaces, schools, community or leisure centres, residential blocks, country estates and listed buildings, and mixed-use developments alike. If it stands, we can survey it. If it needs delivering, we can manage it.
We’re RICS Regulated
As a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulated firm, we operate under the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and client care. All our work is underpinned by strict codes of conduct and ethical governance.
We Work Across Property Types & Sectors
Our team is trained and experienced in addressing issues common to diverse environments — from mechanical plantrooms to cavity walls, failing finishes to roof systems. We apply sound principles, not assumptions, and we always tailor our work to the real-world setting.
We Offer Full Lifecycle Support
Many clients start with us for defect investigation and stay with us for design, procurement and oversight. We support decisions from first inspection through to final handover, creating continuity and clarity.
We Deliver Clear, Credible Reports
Our reporting is crafted to be understood by both technical and non-technical audiences. You won’t get unnecessary jargon, excessive padding or non-committal conclusions — just the key facts, options and professional guidance to move forward.
We’re Agile, Drone-Enabled and Digital-First
With drone technology, remote working practices and cloud-based collaboration, we deliver site data quickly and safely. No need for scaffolding to confirm a slipped tile or corroded gutter bracket — we’ll get the imagery, analysis and recommendation back to you without delay.
We’re a Small, Experienced Team — By Design
We don’t offshore, oversell or over delegate. Every client gets senior-level input, fast responses and a clear line of communication from start to finish.
We exist to bridge the gap between technical expertise and actionable insight. Our approach combines surveying accuracy, design fluency, and delivery oversight, enabling property professionals to move from risk to resolution with confidence.
Whether you need a single building inspected or a full project managed from planning to completion, we bring a consistent, collaborative approach that is rooted in real-world problem solving and accountable reporting.
We operate with a wide geographic outlook, primarily serving the South-East of England — including London, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire — with further instructions considered across the UK.
At AuthentiSurv, our strength lies in the depth and diversity of our technical expertise — and the collaborative way we work. We’re a close-knit team of experienced surveyors who combine structured insight with real-world problem-solving, shaped by decades of industry engagement.
Every project benefits from our joined-up approach: robust site inspections, considered analysis, and clearly communicated advice that supports decision-making across estates, buildings, and portfolios. Whether you’re a property manager, facilities lead, operations director or contractor, you’ll find our input refreshingly grounded, accessible and aligned with your goals.
As a firm regulated by RICS, we uphold the highest standards of professional integrity, independence and transparency. While we remain deliberately lean — for flexibility and personal service — our expertise spans multiple sectors and asset types, with active collaboration across wider disciplines, including architecture, M&E design, and specialist consultancy as required.
In short: we deliver the depth of insight you’d expect from a larger consultancy, with the responsiveness and consistency of a dedicated team who care deeply about outcomes.
Chris Barrett, founder of AuthentiSurv, brings over 16 years of practical experience in surveying, project delivery and estate-level technical advice. His background spans residential, commercial and public-sector settings, with a reputation for in-depth advice, strategic thinking, and robust documentation. Chris takes a hands-on role in developing bespoke methodologies for complex or high-risk buildings. He is committed to raising standards in technical advice — with ethical delivery, proportionate recommendations, and an evidence-first approach.
Chris started the company with a desire to do things differently, lead by example and show clients what surveying truly is, what is possible with forward thinking professionals, and what it should be; helping to improve the industry with a primary focus on ‘solving problems and helping people’.
We Care - Our work is trusted by those who want the full picture, not a quick patch.
We believe that details matter.
We don’t promise speed at the cost of substance. Reports aren’t rushed — they’re reviewed, reasoned and ready.
We won’t compete on speed with the unqualified, inexperienced and unreliable.
We take the time to get it right and help clients take confident next steps, not repeat mistakes.
We bring structure to complex issues. We don’t cut corners or overpromise.
We understand the pressures facing today’s property professionals — limited budgets, stakeholder scrutiny, compliance demands and tight timeframes. That’s why we operate with low overheads, digital tools, and a direct consultancy model to give clients real value without compromise.
Our reputation is built on repeat business, word-of-mouth and consistent delivery. While we do not publish specific testimonials here, many are available on our website, along with examples of past projects and a full list of services with detailed explanations of each.
Visit: 🌐 www.authentisurv.com
If you’re responsible for buildings, budgets, or compliance and need clear technical support — we’re ready to assist.
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AuthentiSurv Ltd — Quality Over Haste. Insight Over Assumption.