Meet the Team

David Smith

Director

Dave has been working on buildings for over a decade, both on building sites and designing, planning, and inspecting them. Dave has significant experience working with historic buildings, including some of our most important monuments. An active member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, he is often found up scaffolding somewhere in the South West or enjoying a pint of ale in a nice old pub!

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Nick Bell

Building Surveyor

Nick is a pragmatic and thorough surveyor with an eye for detail. After graduating with a Masters degree in Historic Building Conservation from Bath University, he has gained exceptional knowledge in the diagnosing and treatment of damp in buildings, working on a variety of buildings. In a previous life, Nick was on the tools, primarily working with lime and traditional building materials. Nick lives in Bath and works throughout the South West.

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Emmeline Smith

Director

Emmeline covers the legal side of our business and all our administration. Its likely she will be the first person you talk to when you call us, and she has great knowledge of building surveying and will be able to help you understand which survey you require and how much a survey will cost. Emmeline lives in Wiltshire and enjoys reading and walking her sheepdog, Albus.

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Lawrence Phipps

Building Surveyor

Lawrence has been involved in the construction industry, on and off, for over four decades. He is an ex-royal engineer, where he learned hands-on a variety of skills, from carpentry to brickwork. He then spent a number of years developing and selling a number of high-end properties in London before settling down in Wiltshire in a converted chapel just outside of Tisbury, which has put all of his years of experience to good use. Lawrence’s hands-on knowledge makes him a valuable member of the team who is always willing to go the extra mile for our clients.

Hayley Holland

Building Surveyor

Hayley has always loved period properties, Victorian and Edwardian ones in particular and she has a great interest in period details. After completing a degree in Environmental Studies, where she first developed an academic interest in the built environment, she was a teacher and educator for many years.

Her interest in Historic Buildings continued and she became a member of The National Trust, English Heritage and The Civic Trust.

After raising a family, Hayley decided to pursue her dream of becoming a building surveyor. She is currently studying  for the Level 6 Sava Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation whilst working with Smith Heritage.

Joe Hanrahan

Building Surveyor

With over 15 years of experience in construction project management within the high-end commercial sector, Joe has transitioned into a rewarding career as a building surveyor. His extensive background has equipped him with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of construction processes, enabling him to assess buildings and ensure compliance with regulations effectively.

He is passionate about optimizing building performance and enhancing sustainability. His strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with clients and stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Building Surveyor

Chris Bright

Chris has started recently with Smith Heritage and is proving to be an integral part of the team.