Gloucester-based GB Home Surveys appoints new business manager to drive continued growth

Regional home surveys specialist, GB Home Surveys, has welcomed new business manager, Andrew Ord, to its expanding team as part of its aggressive growth strategy.

Having managed his own surveying business for the last 13 years, Andrew Ord boasts a proven track record in both the business and surveying sectors, where he also led operational teams for large corporate companies, including Marks & Spencer.

Andrew will now play a fundamental role in driving the day-to-day operations of the business, while supporting strategic growth through dedicated sales and business development activity.

His appointment comes just four months after GB Home Surveys announced its expansion into a new 1000 SQ FT commercial premises in Maisemore, Gloucester, having accelerated growth by an impressive 300 per cent.

James Quinn, Managing Director of GB Home Surveys, confirmed: “Over the last few years, the team and I have worked incredibly hard to establish GB Home Surveys as a leading home survey provider of choice, while consistently expanding into new territories in key regions across the UK.

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To continue to build both brand awareness and credibility, we need the support of experienced business leaders, like Andrew, as part of the team. I am, therefore, delighted that Andrew has chosen to join us – he not only has vast experience in business and the surveying industry but has a positivity and passion which fits with our culture”.

Originally established as Gooch and Burley Chartered Surveyors in April 1992, GB Home Surveys was acquired by experienced Surveyor, James Quinn, in 2016, and is now a leading residential property survey provider.

Now servicing customers throughout the West Midlands, South Wales, The Cotswolds, Oxford, North Somerset, Taunton, and Devon; not forgetting its heartland of Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire, GB Home Surveys delivers Home Survey Levels One – Three, with individuals able to assess which is right for their requirements via its dedicated instant online quoting tool.

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“GB Home Surveys has become a leading name within the surveying sector and is one that I am proud to be part of," said Andrew.

After our initial discussions, it was clear that the team and I are united in the same ethos and approach towards customer experience, surveying quality and brand reputation, and I now look forward to working closely with James and the leadership team in driving GB Home Surveys forwards and exceeding targeted growth objectives.”

Employing a team of 12 surveyors, GB Home Surveys is a RICS member, with all team members RICS registered valuers.