About Us
Expertise, professional, integrity – working for your benefit
Established in 2010, Home Approved is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Based in Guildford, we work throughout Surrey, London and the Home Counties.

Home Approved is committed to providing a consistently high standard of service to our clients, and we demand high standards of ourselves.
All our property surveyors are members of RICS or are on the pathway to becoming accredited members, and the team has been built around the knowledge and expertise of each individual.
Meet the team

Matthew Brown AssocRICS MFPWS
Managing Director
Matthew has over 19 years building surveying experience, with a background in building construction and experience working for major building insurance providers. He has particular expertise in building surveys, building pathology and planned maintenance programmes. With vast experience in project management, notable achievements include delivery of a £1.2m residential project in Chiswick, which included the installation of a basement, on time and on budget.
As the founder of Home Approved, Matthew continues to drive the business forward with a firm focus on consistently providing quality surveying services and greater client satisfaction.

Rachel Hills DipRSA
Operations Director
Rachel joined Home Approved in 2015 as an Administrator and progressed swiftly through a variety of increasingly senior roles – she knows the business inside out. She oversees the day-to-day organisation of the surveyors and is responsible for service delivery, keeping clients informed and maintaining excellent customer service. Rachel also supports the other departments and is vital in the delivery of all of our services.

Yvonne Daley BSc (Hons) MRICS
Consultant Building Surveyor
With over 25 years’ experience as a chartered building surveyor, Yvonne is a consummate professional when it comes to project management of new mixed-use developments, conversion and refurbishment projects. She has carried out numerous building surveys, defects diagnoses, stock condition surveys, project feasibility studies and design reviews. Having worked for both private consultancies and large social housing landlords, her knowledge and expertise extends across the residential, retail and commercial sectors.

Nick Harrison MRICS
Consultant Building Surveyor
Nick is a Chartered Building Surveyor whose 30+ years of knowledge and expertise adds significant value to Home Approved. His experience covers all areas of building construction and maintenance, including building refurbishment design and contract management, defects diagnoses, planned maintenance programmes, home buyers’ surveys and party wall awards

Nathan Dartmouth
Consultant Building Surveyor
Nathan is a Chartered Building Surveyor BSc (Hons) MRICS with over two decades of experience across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. His expertise spans project management, contract administration, defects analysis, and building surveys. He has led numerous projects from initial development through to final account, with a strong background in both traditional and modern construction methods, including steel and reinforced concrete frames. Nathan is particularly skilled in diagnosing building defects and acts as an expert witness in housing disrepair cases, producing Part 35 reports and Scott Schedules for both public and private sector clients.
With a sharp eye for detail and a collaborative approach, Nathan delivers high-quality results under pressure, helping drive business growth while maintaining a strong focus on client needs and safety standards.

Joe White
Project Manager & Trainee Surveyor
Joe built a successful 15 year career in corporate environments where the focus was squarely on project delivery and continuous improvement; driving outcomes, reducing inefficiency, and delivering complex workstreams.
Growing up in a family of tradespeople instilled a genuine passion for the built environment and a deep appreciation for skills involved. Now channelling that passion with us in a project management capacity whilst developing a deeper technical understanding via a formal qualification with the highly respected Sava School of Surveying.
Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
To ensure that we provide a consistently high standard of service to our clients, we demand high standards of ourselves. All of our Home Approved property surveyors are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or on the pathway to becoming accredited members, and the team has been built around the knowledge and expertise of each individual.



