Are you struggling to pay your rates?
Whitestone Commercial Chartered Surveyors is a leading practice specialising in Commercial Rates/Business Rates as well as Commercial Valuation. We put a lot of time into each business rates review and if there is a reduction to be had we will take the appeal to tribunal if necessary. Therefore this ensures the very best result for each and every one of our clients.
Chris Lambert is a former Senior Valuer in The Valuation Office Agency (VOA). He recognised that there was a need for a firm to provide independent advice based on putting the clients’ interests first. He is a specialist rating surveyor and has created his practice to offer unbiased, professional advice to the business owner. His mission is to maximise savings for their clients.
Whitestone Commercial, based in the historic City of Bath, deal with a wide range of clients in the South West, London and across the UK. Their expertise covers all types of commercial property which also includes specialist classes ie: leisure, pubs, hotels, golf clubs, licensed premises.
Meet the Director at
Whitestone Commercial
Chris Lambert - BSc MRICS
Director | Senior Surveyor
Chris is a Chartered Valuation Surveyor with over 25 years professional experience in the UK as well as abroad. He is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation, as well as a Registered Valuer. In his travels he has valued everything from beach land to development land and everything in between. His experience is wide and varied! He has advised clients including Governments on property related matters, which range from property development to management, as well as sale and lease back schemes. Furthermore has many years experience working in the Valuation Office Agency specialising in Business Rates.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Brittany, FranceWhy? Cheese, Wine and Chopping Wood… what else!
Contact: chrislambert@whitestonecommercial.co.uk
John Doody - FRICS
Consultant Surveyor
John is a RICS Chartered Surveyor, Registered Valuer with over 56 years professional experience in the UK. Initially was articled to an auctioneer and joined the Valuation Office Agency on qualification. Serving some 30 years, more than half of which was as at Senior Principal / full District Valuer level, he then opened his current practice John S Doody FRICS (regulated by RICS) in 1999. He has expertise in compulsory purchase, various real estate challenges and affordable housing.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Planet Earth – preferably cruising or somewhere with surf.Why? Because it is there!
Contact: valuation@whitestonecommercial.co.uk
Tom Fraser
Consultant Surveyor
Tom is a Chartered Surveyor, a RICS registered Valuer, member of the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators with over 30 years’ experience in commercial property. He studied at Heriot Watt University and has worked in private practice in both Edinburgh and London before setting up his own surveying business in 1994. He has provided rating and valuation advice for clients from all business sectors including national retailers and national fast food operators, and the largest transport research facility in the UK.
Favourite Holiday Destination: In the mountains or anywhere our campervan takes us!Why? Adventure, snow and wine
Contact: valuation@whitestonecommercial.co.uk
Sarah Chandler
Office Manager
Sarah brings a wealth of experience in business management, having worked across a diverse range of industries. Her expertise encompasses finance, human resources, risk management, legal compliance and administration. Sarah is known for her keen eye for detail and exceptional organisational skills. In her role as Office Manager at Whitestone Commercial, Sarah is responsible for the support of all clients, ensuring that their needs are met efficiently and professionally. She plays a key part in maintaining the seamless operation of the business, drawing on her broad skill set to oversee essential functions and foster a positive environment for both clients and colleagues.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Anywhere in the worldWhy? If I am in good company, it will be an amzing holiday!
Contact: sarah@whitestonecommercial.co.uk
Tess Lambert
Strategic Advisor
Tess co-founded Whitestone Commercial Ltd alongside Chris Lambert and played a key role in shaping the company’s operations and values. With a background in managing property portfolios across the UK and abroad, Tess brought a strong focus on systems, client care, and getting things done with clarity and precision. Now as Strategic Advisor, Tess supports the team with high-level direction, helping guide the business forward while stepping back from day-to-day involvement.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Bodrum, TurkeyWhy? Spice Markets, 24 Carat Gold and Gorgeous Blue Seas
Contact: tesslambert@whitestonecommercial.co.uk
Kate Beattie
Accounts Manager
Kate comes to us full of enthusiasm and a wealth of experience to handle all accounts queries. Organised and efficient, she embraces challenges and ensures all things run smoothly for the business. Kate balances work and home life to a T, with 2 gorgeous little boys to oversee! Previously she has tackled all manner of accounts for a variety of different industries. She is a go-getter and any queries will be handled with ease.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Teneriffe, Canary IslandsWhy? Quad Bikes and Jet Skis
Contact: accounts@whitestonecommercial.co.uk