About ACS
We are a firm of Chartered Building Surveyors & Engineers based in East Lancashire. Our head office is located in Burnley and we have sub-offices in Blackburn and Lancaster.
We are a Multidisciplinary Practice offering a diverse range of property-related services, including building surveys, project design and management, and engineering services.
We have a wide range of clients including private individuals, commercial organisations, schools and colleges, local authorities, and housing associations.
Our firm was established in 1985 as AF Comish and Associates, and in 1995 John Sharples took over as managing partner, and the partnership was renamed ACS Partnership.
We regularly undertake work for Local Authorities including Lancashire County Council and act as retained surveyors for a number of secondary and primary schools. In particular, we act for the majority of the High Schools in Rossendale and have done so far in the past 13 years.
Other clients include 3 RSL’s (residential social landlords) which have a housing stock of in excess of 27,000 units. We have been instrumental in developing and piloting framework partnering agreements in line with the requirements of Eagan principles – having been actively involved in OJEU procurement for works valued at approximately £10m. After a successful pilot scheme, this procurement route has been rolled out to the other RSL’s.
What We Offer
Established in 1985, the practice has grown into a modern, multi-disciplinary firm offering a comprehensive range of surveying, valuation, and architectural services across both the residential and commercial sectors.
At ACS Surveyors, we take a hands-on, professional approach with every client, placing quality of service and attention to detail at the heart of everything we do. As proud members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), our team is committed to maintaining the highest professional standards and delivering clear, practical advice tailored to each client’s needs.
Over the decades, we’ve built a strong reputation for reliability, integrity, and technical excellence. Many of our clients have worked with us for years — a reflection of our consistent commitment to delivering first-class results and trusted professional guidance.
Our services include:
- Residential and Commercial Building Surveys
- RICS Home Buyers Surveys
- Structural Surveys and Defect Analysis
- Quantity Surveying
- Residential and Commercial Valuations
- Architectural Design, Planning, and Building Control Applications
- Asbestos Surveys
- Schedules of Condition
- Procurement and Project Management
- Fire Risk Assessments
- Expert Witness and Party Wall Surveys
- Flood Risk Assessments
From individual homeowners to major property developers, ACS Surveyors can provide the expertise and personal service needed to help you manage, repair, and enhance your property assets across Lancashire and beyond.