Louise is a chartered surveyor, founder and Managing Director of Avery & Co. She qualified in 1990 and spent many years working for Halifax as a valuer before setting up Avery & Co in 2004 as a consultant valuer for Halifax. Since then, Avery & Co has grown and changed to offer services to a wide variety of clients and customers.

Louise now spends most of her time running the business but still enjoys inspecting properties. She is passionate about quality and making Avery & Co a market leader for independent and professional property advice.

Louise volunteers time to helping the community. She was a Special Inspector for Merseyside Police for several years, and now volunteers for Merseyside and Cheshire Blood Bikes by transporting tissue and blood across the region.

Kate is a Chartered Surveyor and Director at Avery & Co. She started working for Avery & Co as an administration assistant in 2011, whilst also studying for a degree in Geography. Once she graduated, she returned to university to complete a postgraduate degree in Commercial Property Management and trained to become a surveyor. Kate qualified as a surveyor and registered valuer in February 2017 and became a Director of Avery & Co in early 2020. Kate went on to complete her APC and become a chartered surveyor in 2023.

Kate currently carries out inspections several days per week and spends the rest of her time running the business. Her primary focus is marketing and, ensuring we provide the best customer service possible. She is also passionate about making Avery & Co a great company to work for.

“My favourite part of my job are the people that I work alongside, and the variety each working day brings. I love developing the business, building relationships with clients, and working to providing a great service”

Adam is a surveyor and Risk and Compliance Manager at Avery & Co.

He graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a degree in Building Surveying in 2013 and started a graduate position with Esurv (a national firm) shortly after. He successfully qualified as a surveyor and registered valuer in 2014, and then spent several years working in North Wales, Cheshire and then London as a mortgage valuer. Adam joined Avery & Co in January 2016 as a surveyor and valuer, and became our Risk and Compliance Manager in 2020. He plays a key role ensuring we provide excellent customer service and making sure we are compliant in our practices.

Adam completed his APC and became a chartered surveyor in 2023.

“My favourite part of my job is that no day is ever the same; with the wide variety of properties that I get to see and the different people I get to meet.”

Kevin has recently joined Averys and has been working within the construction industry for 45 years having completed a trade apprenticeship upon leaving school. He graduated as a building surveyor in 1998 and achieved chartered status in 2001. He has worked within number of fields including estate management, building surveying and diversified into residential surveying and valuations in 2003. During the time he has been a residential surveyor and valuer he has carried out surveys at all levels on a wide variety of buildings including traditional timber framed dwellings and has been an area manager with 2 different companies.

"Residential surveying is the best thing I have ever been involved in. I have always enjoyed it and it has become an integral part of my life. I have been and I am still committed to ensure people have the best advice to help them make important choices about the homes that they buy."

Steven is a Chartered Surveyor, RICS Registered Valuer and APC Assessor with over 10 years' experience in the property industry. He completed an MSc in Real Estate Management while working full-time in 2017, before chartering in 2020.

Before joining Avery & Co, Steven gained experience with several leading property consultancies, specialising in residential surveying and valuation.

As Client Relationship Manager, Steven helps customers understand their survey and valuation options from the outset. Drawing on his professional surveying experience, he is able to discuss specific concerns and requirements before an instruction is placed, helping clients make informed decisions.

"My favourite part of the job is being able to help people navigate what is often an unfamiliar and daunting process. Working alongside a fantastic team, I strive to provide an approachable service and practical advice, underpinned by my professional experience. Supporting someone to the point at which they can make a confident, informed decision is incredibly rewarding."

Having almost ten years’ experience in the property industry, Alex obtained his Level 6 Diploma in surveying and valuing through the SAVA School of Surveying in 2019.  He is an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and joined Avery & Co in January 2020.

Alex has recently become a qualified damp and timber surveyor and carries out a wide range of works including Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, valuations and damp and timber surveys.

Alex says his favourite part of the job is the wide variety of properties he gets to visit in his local area of North Wales. His passion for diagnosing damp and timber issues is infectious and Alex often provides training to other surveyors on the subject.

Duncan is a Fellow of the RICS. He is a highly experienced chartered surveyor and a registered valuer. He joined Avery & Co in 2013.

Duncan became a Chartered Surveyor in 1983 and has worked in Merseyside, Wirral, Cheshire and North Wales both during his training and since qualification. Throughout his career, he has been employed in local government, private surveying practices and financial services undertaking a range of work, including; commercial estate management, compulsory acquisition of residential and commercial property, retail improvement projects, residential development finance and residential surveys and valuation.

“My favourite part of the job is working with a young and enthusiastic team.”

Bill is an AssocRICS surveyor and joined Avery & Co in June 2024.

Graduating from Salford University in 2009 with a BSc Honours degree in Property Management and Investment, Bill acquired broad experience in the industry ranging from property management, estate management and estate agency, before moving to specialise in residential valuation and surveying; the sector from which he gets the greatest satisfaction.

Bill has a strong interest in building pathology, specifically with regards to defects in residential properties, and studies this topic regularly.

“My favourite part of my job is looking for defects and giving clients peace of mind when purchasing a property. Every day is different! Meeting new people is also something I really enjoy, and I absolutely love meeting pets at houses!”

Karl has experience in the industry for over 10 years and started at Avery & Co in February 2024. Karl obtained his Level 6 Diploma in surveying and valuation through the SAVA School of Surveying in 2019. Karl is an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors since 2019. He is currently carrying his APC with RICS to become a Chartered Surveyor whilst also studying at University College of Estate Management.

Karl has experience in residential surveying and valuation including carrying out Level 2 Homebuyer Reports, valuations for a variety of private, public sector, and housing association clients including Expert Witness and CPR compliant surveys and valuations.

His favourite part of the job is diagnosing the variety of defects within properties in particular dampness issues whilst also meeting people during day to day inspections/surveys.

Andrew is a surveyor and started working at Avery & Co in September 2016.

He graduated from UCLAN with a degree in Building Surveying in 2010. He then worked as an estate agent for 5 years on the Fylde Coast carrying out market appraisals on residential properties. This opportunity gave a him a wealth of local knowledge in valuing properties and dealing with the sale process from start to finish.

Andrew began working for Avery & Co in 2016 as a trainee surveyor. He was provided with intensive on the job training from many highly experienced surveyors. He qualified as a residential surveyor and registered valuer in 2017 and has enjoyed providing surveys and valuations to our clients ever since. Andrew has since passed the APC and became a chartered surveyor in 2024.

“I really enjoy all aspects of my job and I’m so glad I decided to train as a surveyor. I particularly like working for different clients and providing a variety of services, and that each day and property inspection is different. I am passionate about residential property and property defects”