We are an independent firm of Chartered Building Surveyors operating primarily in London and the South East. With over 20 years experience the principal has strong links with an established network of consultants including engineers, quantity surveyors, asbestos surveyors, fire safety advisors and interior designers. We look forward to working with you on your building project. We aim to provide a client focused service where most of our business comes on recommendation. At Downlands Design & Surveying we pride ourselves on client satisfaction & providing a high-quality service. Company Profile Downlands Design & Surveying has gained a reputation for excellence, experience & knowledge of historic and modern construction and our personal and client focused attention to your project. The quality of our service and your satisfaction is our primary concern. We invest time with our clients to ensure that this is achieved and consequently a majority of our work comes on recommendation from previously satisfied clients. Principals Ashley Jones MRICS trained as a draughtsman in a firm of Chartered Surveyors for two years gaining experience with all forms of construction during extensive rebuilding of client's properties following the 1987 storms, before graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 1993 and later qualifying as a member of the RICS in 1998. Post qualification, Ashley worked in London for a large firm of Chartered Surveyors largely dealing with historic buildings such as Fishmongers' Hall and the Livery Company's other properties, later moving to work on the Brighton Pavilion and Museum and other historic buildings within the Brighton Council Estate. He has enjoyed working on period house refurbishment and adaptation, an area where he has particular expertise. He is well respected for his knowledge of historical buildings and his sympathetic approach to restoration. He has extensive experience in Project Management and analysis of building defects. Recent experience with the Planning Portal has given him good experience with working with Local Authorities across the region and all Planning Applications are submitted electronically via this Government Service.