Meet the Team
James Barnes
DIrector - Bsc (Hons) MIRCS
Chartered Surveyor/ Registered Valuer
James is a Chartered Valuation Surveyor and Registered Valuer with over 40 years of experience surveying residential property in Somerset. He has even longer experience in building construction and repair, which makes him an ideal property surveyor.
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He qualified as a surveyor whilst working in the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), where he gained his experience in valuing a wide range of property. He also worked in the Specialist Rating Unit of the VOA, responsible for complex industrial properties such as chemical works and sewage treatment works , and in the Mineral Valuers Office, dealing with properties such as Mines and Quarries.
He has been running JBA surveying for the last 16 years.
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He has recently moved from the South Somerset area to Taunton but still covers all area of Somerset and Dorset.
Direct phone number: 07872 181 561
Direct email: james@jbasurveying.co.uk
Chris Barnes
Office Manager
Chris is our company secretary and deals with all enquires, booking of surveys, billing and any administrative issues. She also oversees client care.
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If you had a complaint against the company she would be your first point of contact, although in 16 years of trading we have yet to receive our first complaint!
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DIrect phone number: 07542 245 504
Direct email admin@jbasurveying.co.uk
Michael Barnes
RICS Associate Surveyor
JBA Surveying is a true family firm of surveyors and Michael, son of James and Chris, is a qualified Assoicate Suveyor with 7 years experience. He qualified through our apprenticeship scheme where he obtained his degree in Estate Management.
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Michael lives near Ilchester and covers the South Somerset and Dorset area.
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Direct email: michael@jbasurveying.co.uk
Michael (Mike) Barnes
RICS Associate Surveyor
Michael, or Mike, is the brother of James and has had many years experience of renovating residential properties before deciding to become a surveyor. He has a particular interest in older property and can advise on the best techiques for their restoration, using traditional materials.
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Mike lives near Castle Cary and covers the South Somerset and Dorset area.
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Direct email: mike.barnes@jbasurveying.co.uk
Tom Barnes
Trainee Surveyor
Tom, also a son of James and Chris, is the newest member of the firm and is on a four year training
programme before he becomes qualified.
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Tom lives near Taunton and assists other mmbers of the team.
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Direct email: tom@jbasurveying.co.uk
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