About Us
We are an experienced and friendly team of Chartered Surveyors
We are approachable, independent, local surveyors. We use our knowledge to protect property purchasers, owners and managers against unforeseen risks and uninformed decisions.
Sussex Surveyors LLP is a partnership formed by three independent Chartered Surveyors with offices in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Chichester. We’re independent of any other surveying company, financial institution or estate agency so you can be assured of impartial, prompt and professional advice from all of our friendly, qualified staff.
We have strict quality control procedures in place for all of our work so you’re guaranteed the best possible service at all times. All of our surveyors are up-to-date with the Continuing Professional Development requirements of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and we also run a full RICS complaints procedure with the Property Ombudsman should this be required.
We act for many corporate and private clients. Expansion of the firm is always considered including the appointment of additional qualified surveying staff to augment the existing team – our reputation within the industry and with our clients is such that our referral network is our strongest form of new business. Always a good sign!
Sussex Surveyors deal with both residential and commercial properties throughout East and West Sussex and beyond. Recent clients include Brighton Marina; Shoreham Port; The Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath; Mayo Wynne Baxter Solicitors along with others throughout the UK; as well as Clarion, Southdown, Guinness South, Hanover, Orbit, Moat and Southern Housing Associations.
Our Surveyors
David Aspey
BLE MRICS
David joined from Hamptons in 1994 after reading a degree in Land Economy (Aberdeen University). He formed a successful partnership with Piers Street which culminated in a management buy-out forming Sussex Surveyors LLP in 2002.
One of his specialties is preparing Building Surveys on Listed, historic property including the Royal Pavillon, barn conversions, water towers, a castle, and a watermill amongst others. In addition, he has expertise in the field of lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement for leaseholder and freeholder.
Tony Pearson
MRICS
Tony joined the partnership in 2015 having worked with the firm as a residential and commercial Valuer for 10 years. In 2008 Tony was Accredited to complete Energy Performance Certificates on Non-Domestic Property and carries out commercial EPC’s throughout the south of England. Tony is also available for Party Wall matters whilst also completing valuation and development appraisals for developers and Housing Associations as well as providing expert witness evidence for solicitors.
Tony is Vice Chair of the Haywards Heath Business Association.
Luke Field
BSc (Hons) MRICS
Luke joined Sussex Surveyors in April 2020, having previously worked for a commercial building surveying practice in Bristol since graduating university in 2016. He became chartered in June 2019 and has experience in providing a wide range of building surveying services for public, private and third sector clients, on commercial, residential and industrial properties.
Luke specialises in Building Surveys, Defect Analysis, Planned Preventative Maintenance Surveys, Schedules of Condition, and Designer and Contract Administration work.
Luke became a Partner of Sussex Surveyors in 2024.
Derry Green
MRICS
Derry joined Sussex Surveyors in January 2018. He started his career in estate agency in 1986 dealing in both residential and commercial sales as well as residential lettings. He qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1997 and is also a RICS Registered valuer, undertaking Building Surveys, HomeBuyer Surveys and a range of valuation work including mortgage, probate, matrimonial and Help to Buy cases.
Derry has been covering the South Coast from Peacehaven to Hastings and Rye and inland up to Tunbridge Wells for over 20 years.
James Frooms
James joined Sussex Surveyors in November 2025. He has a background of working in an estate agent while studying building surveying at Brighton university. James graduated in 2014 and went on to work for a corporate building surveying firm to achieve his associate membership for RICS in 2015. James brings along knowledge to carry out residential valuations, homebuyer and building surveys as well as new build snagging defects across the Sussex area.
Alex Shepherd
Alex joined Sussex Surveyors in October 2025, having previously worked for a Chartered Surveyors in Leatherhead specialising in project management and contract administration. He studied at the University of Reading and completed an undergraduate degree in Building Surveying and is currently working towards becoming a Chartered Member of the RICS. Alex’s day-to-day duties include assisting with Level 3 Building Surveys, Schedules of Condition, Contract Administration and Dilapidations.
Joe Taylor
Joe joined Sussex Surveyors in June 2024 with two years of prior experience in the construction industry. He studied at the University of Portsmouth and completed a degree in Building Surveying, and is currently working towards becoming a Chartered Member of the RICS.
Joe’s day-to-day duties include assisting with Building Surveys, HomeBuyer Surveys, Contract Administration work, and Reinstatement Cost Assessments.
Ashley Tucknott
Ashley joined Sussex Surveyors in August 2024. He has a history of being around residential building projects and working on site while studying building surveying at Brighton university. He became an Associate member of the RICS and an RICS registered valuer in 2014 and carried out mostly mortgage valuations, building surveys and homebuyers surveys on residential property in East Sussex and surrounding areas.
Since joining Sussex Surveyors he is involved with building surveys, homebuyers reports and residential valuations.
Aaron Tucknott
Aaron joined Sussex Surveyors in October 2024. Prior to this he graduated with a BSc Building Surveying degree at Brighton university in 2017. He then began working for a corporate building surveying practice and was elected an Associate member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in September 2018. Aaron also benefits from on-site construction experience which is invaluable to his day to day roles. Aaron specialises in Building Surveys, HomeBuyer surveys and is an RICS registered value.
Office Team
Stef Ostertag
Stef joined Sussex Surveyors in March 2024 as a Coordinator and took on the role of Operations Manager in January 2025, supporting the company’s growth. With experience in process optimization, compliance, and team leadership across multiple industries, Stef focuses on improving operational efficiency and service quality.
Holding a Master’s in Media and Communication Science from the University of Zurich, Stef has lived and travelled in different countries, which has shaped a passion for helping people, creating inclusive work environments, and streamlining processes to make operations more efficient and effective.
Kharis
Kharis is an Office Coordinator, supporting both clients and surveyors with the smooth running of day-to-day office activities. She handles internal and external enquiries by phone and email, assists with booking surveys, and helps keep everything organised behind the scenes.
She is highly detail-oriented and enjoys getting involved in a wide range of tasks, from supporting surveyors’ workloads to helping with last-minute requests. Enthusiastic and keen to help, Kharis brings energy, thoughtfulness and a proactive approach to the team.
Sarah C.
Sarah is one of the friendly voices you’ll hear when getting in touch with the office, supporting clients and surveyors as part of her role as Office Coordinator. She manages internal and external enquiries, helps arrange survey bookings, and assists with the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
Calm and well-organised, Sarah enjoys keeping things on track and making sure everyone has what they need. Always happy to step in and help wherever required, she is valued for her reliability, practical mindset, and warm, approachable manner.
Sarah W.
Sarah – or “Wardy”, as she’s known in the office – joined Sussex Surveyors in September 2024. She supports both clients and surveyors by managing enquiries, arranging survey bookings and assisting with the day-to-day running of the office.
With a strong background in financial services and customer-facing roles, she is passionate about helping people and seeing tasks through to completion. Her positive attitude, determination and easy-going nature contribute to a supportive and welcoming office environment.
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