Surveying Devon & Cornwall was born in 2008 following the merger of Cornwall Surveyors and Collinson Associates. The firm is headed up by John Collinson and Darren Mugleston. Both are well-known for their problem solving and straight-talking approach to surveying.

Darren Mugleston moved to the South West in 2003 and later set up Cornwall Surveying after progressing from a graduate building surveyor to partner with a large practice in the Midlands.

His practise quickly established an excellent reputation for homebuyer surveys and full building surveys of residential properties. In addition Cornwall Surveying was also instructed by major insurance companies to advise on policyholder claims and by Plymouth City Council on Decent Homes and Housing Health & Safety Rating System inspections.

John Collinson set up Collinson Associates in 2006 after spending 10 years as Managing Director at Monk & Partners.

Previously he was an associate with Vickery Holman. His substantial experience includes Type 2 MDHS 100 asbestos surveys of residential properties and commercial properties; undertaking dilapidation, pre-acquisition, alteration and repair advice for a national chain (over 550 branches from Glasgow to Saltash) as well as managing the preparation of lease plans for all branches and the design and contract administration of refurbishment of residential and commercial properties, up to £3m in value.