About ELR Building Surveying & Consultancy

Who Are ELR Building Surveying & Consultancy

ELR Building Surveying and Consultancy is an independent, family-run Chartered RICS surveying practice based in Weston-super-Mare, proudly affiliated with CABE, CIOB, and MRPSA. We provide a comprehensive range of residential and commercial surveying services, including RICS home-buying surveys, comprehensive structural surveys, specific defect reports, fabric condition surveys, snagging inspections, and drone-based roof and site inspections.

With almost a decade of experience in Building Control, we bring a practical, regulation-led understanding of how buildings should be designed, constructed, and maintained. This expertise enables us to provide clear, informed guidance on Building Regulations compliance, including specification design and technical reports, supporting clients as they navigate complex requirements. We also offer professional assistance with legal disputes, including workmanship concerns and Party Wall matters, ensuring clients receive accurate, evidence-based advice when it matters most.

Our surveying work is further supported by specialist expertise in Fire Safety and Building Safety Regulator (BSR) compliance, passive fire protection inspections and surveys, disability compliance assessments, and structural or scaffold load evaluations. This breadth of capability allows us to offer clients a single, trusted point of contact for both diagnostic and regulatory needs.

As Chartered Building Engineers, we also provide structural design services and structural calculations for building projects, alongside specialist consultancy in Structural Warranty compliance and property finance assessments. This integrated approach ensures clients receive technically robust, fully aligned advice across all aspects of building performance, safety, and compliance.

Buying, selling, building, or renovating a property is one of the largest financial commitments you will make. Our surveys deliver a clear, expert assessment of a property’s true condition, helping you identify issues early, avoid unexpected costs, and protect your investment. With independent insight into any concerns affecting safety, value, or future maintenance, you are in a far stronger position to negotiate and move forward with confidence.

At ELR Surveying, we combine technical expertise with accuracy, transparency, and professional integrity — ensuring every client receives dependable advice and a service they can trust.

Meet The Team at ELR Building Surveying & Consultancy

Business Owner

Lee O’Dea

I started my career as an apprentice carpenter, gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry. Later, I moved into Local Authority Building Control, where I qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor with RICS, CIOB, and CABE.

I started my career as an apprentice carpenter, gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry. Later, I moved into Local Authority Building Control, where I qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor with RICS, CIOB, and CABE.
Now, my wife Emily and I run our own building surveying and consultancy firm, alongside a construction company. We combine practical, hands-on experience with professional expertise to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.

My work includes RICS surveys, structural warranty inspections, fire safety consultancy, and construction project management. I work on projects ranging from single-storey extensions to residential and commercial developments—all while keeping up with life as a dad to a lively 4-year-old!

A standout career moment? Becoming a Fire Safety Consultant for a Premier League football club—a role that strengthened my expertise in compliance and risk management.

Business Owner

Emily O’Dea

After nearly a decade as a primary school leader and teacher, I took the bold step of leaving education to support my husband, Lee, in establishing our own building surveying and consultancy firm.

After nearly a decade as a primary school leader and teacher, I took the bold step of leaving education to support my husband, Lee, in establishing our own building surveying and consultancy firm.
Day-to-day, I keep everything running smoothly. I manage operations, handle client communication, and assist on RICS surveys—all while balancing life as a busy mum!

The best part of this new journey? Visiting incredible properties, gathering interior design inspiration, and helping our clients secure their dream homes—a truly rewarding experience!

We’re now looking to expand our team and recruit another Building Surveyor who values quality, integrity, and client-focused solutions. If you're experienced and ready to join a dynamic consultancy, we’d love to hear from you!

Come and say hello—or if you have a project in mind, get in touch!

Assistant Surveyor

Sam Aplin

I have five years of experience in the construction industry, gaining hands-on skills as a general builder and carpenter. During this time, I worked on extensions, renovations and the installation of fire doors, which gave me a solid foundation in construction and fire safety.

I have five years of experience in the construction industry, gaining hands-on skills as a general builder and carpenter. During this time, I worked on projects including extensions, renovations, and the installation of fire doors, which gave me a solid foundation in construction and fire safety.

I’m excited to be joining ELR Building Surveying and Consultancy Ltd as I begin my surveying degree and work towards becoming an RICS Chartered Surveyor. My focus will be on learning how to apply building regulations and compliance standards across all areas of surveying, consultancy, and construction work.
My role at ELR will include supporting RICS surveys, structural warranty inspections, and construction project management. I’m particularly motivated by the chance to work with home buyers, helping them navigate one of the biggest financial commitments of their lives with integrity and honesty — ensuring they fully understand what they’re purchasing and the potential costs involved.

A fun fact? I’m thrilled to be preparing for fatherhood, with my first child due in March 2026 — an exciting new chapter alongside my professional journey!

Why Choose ELR Building Surveying and Consultancy

  • Chartered and Accredited Expertise A Chartered RICS surveying practice, also affiliated with CIOB, CABE, RPSA and CHAS, committed to the highest recognised professional, ethical and health and safety standards.
  • Comprehensive Service Provision Professional services spanning RICS surveys, specific defect reports, structural design and calculations, construction management and structural warranties — delivered under one roof.
  • Regulatory and Technical Insight With nearly a decade of Building Control experience, we provide informed advice on Building Regulations compliance, planning matters and fire safety consultancy.
  • Independent and Locally Invested As an independent, family-run practice, we combine regional expertise with direct accessibility and tailored support from instruction to completion.
  • Trusted, Efficient and Recommended 5-Star rated and 100% recommended by our clients, with same-day tailored quotations and reports delivered within 2–3 working days.

Ready to get in touch?
If you have any questions regarding our services feel free to contact the ELR team.