Their expertise extends from the restoration of historic buildings, extensions / refurbishments & the design & construction of new buildings to the diagnosis of building defects, maintenance planning, structural / building surveys, measurement record drawing of land & buildings, dilapidations (landlord & tenant), party wall / boundary disputes / rights of light, health & safety (CDM) & planning supervisor roles, insurance assessments & claims, disabled persons access, energy & fire design, construction monitoring & project management etc.

Chartered Building Surveyors are qualified by examination and have to observe the stringent professional standards of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.