CAA-Approved · Chartered · Since 1985

Construction project managers with eyes in the sky.

Independent, chartered project management and surveying for residential, commercial, heritage and public-sector projects across London, Suffolk and Norfolk — backed by 4K drone aerial surveys that save you scaffolding, time and money.

41+ Years of construction experience
£50m+ Combined project value managed
250+ Buildings under previous portfolio
4K Drone aerial & roof surveys
FCIOB Chartered Member
CAA Authorised Drone Operator
NEBOSH & CSCS Qualified
London · Suffolk · Norfolk
Independent & Owner-Led
What we do

Whole-project expertise, from first survey to final handover.

Whether it's a residential extension, a multi-million-pound public sector build or a 5-year property portfolio plan — we provide the chartered judgement and on-site experience to get it right first time.

Drone Aerial Surveys

4K UHD video and high-resolution photography from CAA-authorised pilots — roof, cladding, façade and site progress capture without the scaffolding bill.

See how our drone surveys work

Site Surveys & Investigations

Existing-conditions surveys, measured surveys and pre-acquisition investigations — the foundation of every successful project.

What's in a site survey

Property & Portfolio Management

Chartered Building Surveyor-led condition reports and 5-year planned-maintenance programmes for owners with single buildings or 250+ portfolios.

See our portfolio approach

Drainage & CCTV Surveys

Visual and CCTV drainage surveys — fast diagnosis, accurate plans, no on-site head-scratching when problems arise mid-project.

See our drainage process

Design & Build Coordination

A 'helping hand' through architects, planners and Building Control — making sure the design you sign off is the one you can actually build.

How we coordinate design & build

Compliance & Maintenance

Health & Safety, statutory compliance, planned maintenance and reactive works — keeping you the right side of every regulator.

See compliance services
Aerial drone view of a residential development photographed by Proper Property Planning CAA-Authorised · 4K UHD
The PPP advantage

Eyes in the sky, decades on the ground.

Most surveyors hand over a clipboard report. We hand over 4K aerial footage, high-resolution photography and a chartered surveyor's interpretation of what it all means — because our drone pilot is also our Building Surveyor.

  • Roof & cladding surveys without scaffolding — defects spotted in minutes, costs slashed.
  • High-rise façade inspections — close-quarters detail across the entire elevation.
  • Construction progress capture — fortnightly aerial records for stakeholders, marketing and legal record.
  • 4K UHD video + still imagery — usable for marketing, planning submissions and dispute records.
Selected work

Projects we've quietly got on with.

From flagship breweries and supermarket fit-outs to county-council nurseries and Port of London infrastructure — a track record built on repeat business and on-time handovers.

See all projects
Trusted by

Recent commissions across the public & private sectors.

  • Adnams plc
  • Suffolk County Council
  • Port of London Authority
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • NHS Norfolk
  • Norfolk Constabulary

From flagship retail and listed-bridge restoration to county-council nurseries, hospitals and police stations — we deliver the same chartered rigour to every brief.

Aerial drone photograph of Trinity Gardens — captured by Proper Property Planning Trinity Gardens, Phase 3
Who you'll work with

Owner-led. Chartered. Hands-on.

Proper Property Planning is led by Paul Booker FCIOB MCIArb MCMI TechIOSH — a Chartered Builder whose career spans apprentice carpenter, contracts manager, senior planner and Regional Property Manager for Suffolk County Council, where he managed a portfolio of over 250 buildings.

Joined by Colin Phelps, our CAA-authorised drone pilot and surveyor, the practice combines decades of construction expertise on the ground with the latest aerial-survey technology in the air.

How we work

Four steps. No surprises.

A straightforward process, the way it should be — built around saving you time and money at every stage.

Listen & understand

A free initial conversation to understand what you're trying to achieve — and the constraints around budget, programme and stakeholders.

Survey & advise

Site surveys, drone aerial captures and condition reports — followed by clear, jargon-free advice on options and likely costs.

Plan & coordinate

Programme, procurement, design coordination and contract setup — making sure the project starts on solid ground.

Manage & deliver

Hands-on site management, regular reporting and snag-free handover — with a relationship that lasts well beyond completion.

Saving you time and money

Got a project in mind?

From a single dilapidation survey to a multi-million-pound build, we'd be delighted to talk it through. No pressure, no jargon, no charge for the initial conversation.