We are independent experts in property, land and construction. We are credible and reliable experts delivering CPR Part 35 compliant reports.

Always Independent, Always Honest

We provide a comprehensive range of Expert Witness services including CPR Part 35 compliant reports, acting as both a single and joint Expert Witness. We also have a comprehensive network to support multidisciplinary Expert Witness cases where needed. This provides reliable, independent Expert Witness results when you need them.

Our Expert Witness service is delivered by Managing Director James Cullen BSc Hons FRICS FCIOB IMaPS C.Build E FCABE.

James is an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor and holds the RICS Expert Witness certificate. James is an RICS Accredited Expert Witness and Fellow of the RICS. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers and a Fellow Chartered Construction Manager with the Chartered Institute of Building.

He is approved as an Expert Witness by the RICS presidential panel. James also holds incorporated membership with the Association for Project safety. He is qualified in level 2 fire risk assessment and is a qualified and registered drone pilot.

James has written for the RICS Built Environment Journal as an Expert and is a group member of the RICS editorial board. James has contributed to RICS publications, journals, guidance and regulation and is set to feature in the RICS podcast. He is experienced in preparing CPR Part 35 compliant expert reports on large and small scale commercial developments, residential disputes, construction works, defects and housing disrepair claims including reference to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Section 11), Defective Premises Act 1972 and Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

Areas of Expertise

James is technically adept and skilled in a wide range of disciplines including expert witness services below:

• Building defects including but not limited to dampness, rot, insect attack, cracking, ground movement, concrete defects, non-traditional housing, non-standard construction, drainage defects, etc.
• Housing disrepair
• Inherent defects
• Boundary dispute reviews
• Surveyor negligence
• New build construction failings and workmanship assessment
• Construction works snagging
• Dilapidations on commercial property
• Party wall disputes
• Landlord and tenant maintenance liability
• Construction contract disputes
• Construction cost disputes
• Insurance claims
• Insurance reinstatement cost assessment
• Land contamination and remediation disputes
• Determining costs for repair work
• Determining quantum

Key Terms:

Dilapidations, dilapidations schedule, commercial property, housing disrepair, insurance reinstatement cost assessment, RCA, party wall, building survey, inherent defects, boundary disputes, surveyor negligence, building defects, dampness, rot, insect attack, cracking, ground movement, concrete defects, non-traditional housing, non-standard construction, drainage defects, new build construction snagging, workmanship quality assessment, construction works snagging, landlord and tenant maintenance liability, construction contract disputes, construction cost disputes, insurance claims, land contamination and remediation disputes, determining costs for repair work, determining quantum