Expert evidence that stands up.
Expert witness reports and litigation support for building-related disputes, including dilapidations, construction defect claims, party wall matters, and professional negligence cases.
What our Litigation Support service delivers.
Botley Byrne provides expert witness reports and litigation support for building-related disputes, including dilapidations, construction defect claims, party wall matters, and professional negligence cases. Our RICS-regulated surveyors are experienced in preparing and presenting expert evidence in court and tribunal proceedings.
Expert Witness Reports
We prepare expert witness reports compliant with Part 35 CPR and equivalent tribunal rules, providing clear technical opinion on building-related matters.
RICS-Regulated Credibility
Our expert witnesses are RICS-chartered professionals whose independence and credentials meet court and tribunal standards.
Experienced in Court & Tribunal
Our surveyors are experienced in presenting and defending expert evidence in civil court, RICS adjudication, and property tribunal proceedings.
Litigation Support in Practice
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A clear path from start to finish.
Instruction & Conflict Check
We confirm our ability to act, review the case papers, and agree the scope and programme of the expert instruction.
Site Investigation
We carry out a detailed technical inspection of the property and gather evidence to support our expert opinion.
Expert Report Preparation
We prepare a formal expert witness report setting out our methodology, findings, and opinion in accordance with court requirements.
Court & Tribunal Support
We attend court or tribunal as required, present our evidence, and respond to cross-examination on our findings.
The trusted choice for commercial property clients
RICS Regulated
Every surveyor is RICS-chartered and subject to mandatory CPD and professional standards.
Fully Insured
All instructions are covered by comprehensive professional indemnity insurance for your protection.
Independent Advice
No conflicts of interest. Our advice is always in your interests as our client.
24-Hour Response
We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours and deliver on the timescales we agree.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Litigation Support service for commercial and residential property clients across London and the UK.
What is expert witness and litigation support?
Litigation support is specialist surveying input to a legal dispute: investigating building-related issues, preparing expert reports, and giving evidence to court or tribunal. As an expert witness, the surveyor’s overriding duty is to the court, not the instructing party. Botley Byrne provide expert witness and litigation support across London and the UK.
What is a Part 35 expert report?
Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules governs expert evidence in the courts of England and Wales. A Part 35 compliant report is independent, sets out the expert’s instructions, methodology, and opinion, and carries a declaration of the expert’s duty to the court. We prepare reports to this standard for litigation and dispute resolution.
What types of building disputes do you cover?
Common instructions include dilapidations disputes, building defects and workmanship, professional negligence, boundary and party wall matters, contract and payment disputes, and disrepair. We advise on the technical merits early and can act through negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, or court.
How much does an expert witness surveyor cost in the UK?
Expert work is usually charged on a time basis at a professional hourly or daily rate, reflecting the complexity of the dispute and the stage reached. We provide a clear fee basis and estimate at the outset so costs stay proportionate to the matter. Contact us to discuss; we respond within 24 hours.
Can you act as a single joint expert?
Yes. Where the parties agree, or the court directs, we can act as a single joint expert instructed by both sides, an efficient, proportionate route for many building disputes. We can equally act as a party-appointed expert or in an advisory capacity.
Are your expert witnesses RICS-regulated?
Yes. Our expert witnesses are RICS-chartered surveyors within a RICS-regulated firm, backed by professional indemnity insurance, and work in line with the RICS Surveyors acting as expert witnesses practice statement and CPR Part 35.