About Us

Elwell Taylor is an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents based in New London Road, Chelmsford. The business was started in 2002 by Adam Elwell & Nicholas Taylor and has grown quickly, whilst establishing a reputation for providing its clients with good quality no-nonsense advice.

The company has four departments, which offer the following services:

Commercial Agency (operating throughout Essex)

Sales & lettings of shops, offices & industrial/warehouse units
Investments
Development Land and Planning
Acquisitions
Valuations

Landlord & Tenant (operating throughout Essex)

Rent Reviews
Lease Renewals
Property Management
Rating Appeals

Building Surveying (nationwide)

Commercial Building Surveys

Dilapidations

Schedules of Condition

Project Management – commercial new build and refurbishments

Party Wall

Insurance Valuations

Asbestos

Residential Estate Agency (sales operate in the general Chelmsford area, whilst lettings operate within a 20 mile radius)
Sales

Lettings

Management

New Homes

Meet The Team

Nicholas Taylor BSc (Hons) MRICS Director

nt@elwelltaylor.co.uk

Nicholas started the business with Adam Elwell in 2002, having worked both locally and in the City since 1996. He deals with all aspects of building surveying specialising in project management and dilapidations. In his spare time he enjoys cycling, shooting and gardening.

Matthew Turner BSc (Hons) MRICS Director

mt@elwelltaylor.co.uk

Matthew joined Elwell Taylor in 2005 and qualified as a chartered surveyor in 2007. Now a Director of Elwell Taylor, he deals with commercial agency, rent reviews, lease renewals and property management. In his spare time he enjoys football, gaming and running.

Adam Elwell BSc MRICS Consultant

ae@elwelltaylor.co.uk

Adam started the business with Nicholas Taylor in 2002, having worked in Chelmsford property since 1985. He undertakes both residential & commercial valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals, property management and rating. His hobbies include golf, badminton and chess.

Joanne Gilbey Residential Sales & Lettings Manager

jg@elwelltaylor.co.uk

Joanne joined us in November 2018 as a Property Manager however from May 2023 she is now the Residential Department Manager, dealing with Sales & Lettings. Joanne has worked in the property sector for over 23 years, gaining vast experience within her previous roles for a London based company. In her spare time she enjoys socialising, cooking, travelling and working out.

Melanie Bangs Accounts Manager

mb@elwelltaylor.co.uk

Melanie joined Elwell Taylor in September 2020 to do the Accounts. She has worked in the Accounts sector for over 25 years, gaining vast experience with her previous roles across a number of different industries. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, cooking & swimming.

Sam Oliver-Taris BSc MRICS Associate

so@elwelltaylor.co.uk

Sam joined Elwell Taylor in 2021 as a Chartered Surveyor. From June 2024 Sam was promoted to Associate. He deals with commercial agency, rent reviews, and lease renewals. When not in the office, Sam enjoys playing golf, watching rugby and cricket.

Hannah Collard Residential Property Manager & Administrator

Hannah joined the company in early 2022 to support the Residential Sales and Lettings department as an Administrator. In May 2023, she was promoted to Lettings Property Manager, although still assisting with sales administration. Hannah's main interests outside of work are looking after and riding her two ponies and baking sweet treats for family & friends.

Sarah Bennett Commercial Property Manager

Sarah joined the company in June 2023 as our Commercial Property Manager. Having worked within the property industry for over 23 years, she has gained vast experience in all matters of Commercial Management. In her spare time, she enjoys football, DIY and socialising.