Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architects & Building Surveyors in Devizes
Dolman Surveyors is a family-run, multi-disciplinary practice established in 1973, based in Devizes. We specialise in architectural design and building surveying, serving both private and corporate clients. Our approach combines reliability with tailored services, supporting projects from inception to completion. With expertise in listed buildings, conservation, and new developments, we operate primarily in Wiltshire and Dorset but consider projects further afield. Our team's extensive experience ensures solutions aligned with client needs, budgets, and timelines. 
Services
Architectural Design
Building Surveying
Cost Advice
Health & Safety Advice
Party Wall Act Advice
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- Established in 1973 with deep local knowledge of Wiltshire and Dorset
- Family-run practice offering tailored architectural and surveying services
- Expertise in listed buildings, conservation, and commercial projects
- Flexible approach from concept design to project completion
- Team includes RICS and RIBA-registered professionals with decades of experience
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service covers residential and commercial projects, including new builds, extensions, and listed building conversions. We provide concept design, planning applications, and technical drawings, ensuring compliance with regulations. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that balance creativity with practicality, supported by our expertise in conservation and modern construction techniques.
Building Surveying
We offer comprehensive building surveying services, including condition reports, defect analysis, and project management. Our surveys identify structural issues and provide actionable recommendations. Clients receive detailed assessments for residential and commercial properties, ensuring informed decisions for renovations, purchases, or maintenance.
Party Wall Act Advice
Our Party Wall Act advice includes serving notices, preparing schedules of condition, and acting as surveyors for both building owners and adjoining owners. We ensure compliance with legal requirements while minimising disputes. Clients gain clarity on their rights and responsibilities, with solutions tailored to complex boundary-related projects.
Conservation Advice
Specialising in historic buildings, we provide conservation advice for listed structures and conservation areas. Services include feasibility studies, listed building consent applications, and traditional construction techniques. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of heritage requirements, ensuring sensitive yet functional adaptations.
Contract Administration
We manage construction projects from start to finish, coordinating contractors, monitoring budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Our role includes contract preparation, progress tracking, and quality control. Clients receive transparent oversight, minimising risks and delays while maintaining alignment with project goals.
People
Nicholas Dolman
Partner
With a career spanning decades, Nicholas Dolman leads architectural design initiatives at Dolman Surveyors. His expertise in surveying and design, combined with a passion for building pathology, drives innovative solutions. He prioritises continuous learning and client collaboration.
Darren Nichols
Partner
Darren Nichols, a Partner since 2012, specialises in building surveying and health & safety. His client-focused approach resolves complex building issues, drawing on extensive experience in design and regulatory compliance across diverse sectors.
William Drewett
Partner
William Drewett combines construction industry roots with chartered status to deliver asset-enhancing design solutions. His focus on client satisfaction and skill development ensures projects meet both functional and aesthetic goals.
Adam Kingston
Associate
Adam Kingston, a RIBA-registered architect, specialises in transforming existing buildings into innovative spaces. His technical expertise and creative vision enhance both historic and modern structures.
Adam Baker
Architectural Technologist
Adam Baker bridges design and construction with a focus on building performance and conservation. His award-winning technical skills ensure efficient, sustainable solutions for residential and heritage projects.
Questions
What areas do Dolman Surveyors cover?
We primarily operate in Wiltshire and Dorset but consider projects across the UK, including London and the Home Counties.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we provide architectural and surveying services for residential, commercial, and conservation projects of all scales.
Can you assist with listed building consents?
Yes, our team has extensive experience in preparing applications and providing conservation advice for listed buildings.
How do you tailor services to client needs?
We offer flexible involvement from project inception to completion, adapting our input to budgets, timelines, and specific requirements.
Are you RICS or RIBA accredited?
Our team includes RICS-registered surveyors and RIBA-registered architects, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
