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Active · regional · 6 yrs registered

Smeaton Block

Registered as SMEATON BLOCK LTD · Based in Plymouth · Ratings and company data last checked June 2026
✓ TPO registered ✓ TPI member Smaller blocks Block specialist Regional
4.0★
4 Google reviews
2020
Established
At a glance
Smeaton Block is a regional block & property management company based in Plymouth, trading 6 years (est. 2020). At Companies House it files micro entity accounts, lists 1 director and has no late filings on record. It is registered with The Property Ombudsman under its regulated RLM category and a member of The Property Institute. It averages 4.0★ on Google (4 reviews). They state coverage of Plymouth. It accepts smaller blocks.
In their words
Independent block and estate management company serving Plymouth with local knowledge and personalized service for flat and apartment owners.
Google Business Profile
4.0★ (4)

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Accreditation & credentials

✓
The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
Registered with The Property Ombudsman under the Residential Leasehold Management (RLM) category — the regulated tier for leasehold block management. View TPO profile ↗
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The Property Institute (TPI)
Member of TPI (formerly ARMA/IRPM) — professional standards body for managing agents.
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Smaller blocks
Willing to consider smaller developments.

Geographic coverage

Plymouth
As stated on their website
Also found in searches for
South West1
Plymouth

Services

Block Management

Services registered with TPO: Residential Leasehold Management - Option A

Before you appoint Smeaton Block

1
Verify TPO registration
Check the company is currently listed on the TPO register at tpos.co.uk ↗ — not just that they claim to be registered.
2
Confirm TPI membership if claimed
If they advertise TPI membership, verify it directly at tpi.org.uk ↗. Membership lapses are not always prominently disclosed.
3
Ask for the last two years of service charge accounts
Request certified service charge accounts for a comparable block they currently manage. Look for transparency on reserve fund contributions and major works expenditure.
4
Review the management agreement carefully
Before signing, check the notice period to end the contract, any early termination fees, and the full fee schedule — including charges for routine tasks that may not be covered by the headline management fee.
5
Read reviews on both Google and Trustpilot
Neither source is definitive on its own. A strong score on one platform alongside a poor score on another is worth investigating — check recency and whether responses to negative reviews are constructive.

Frequently asked questions

What does Smeaton Block do?

Smeaton Block is a regional block and property management company based in Plymouth, offering block management.

Is Smeaton Block accredited?

Yes. Smeaton Block is registered with The Property Ombudsman (TPO) and The Property Institute (TPI), which require client money protection, professional standards, and access to a formal complaints process for leaseholders.

Where does Smeaton Block operate?

Smeaton Block states on their website that they cover Plymouth.

Does Smeaton Block manage smaller blocks of flats?

Yes. Smeaton Block is indicated as willing to consider smaller developments, which many national agents decline.

How do I make a complaint about Smeaton Block?

Submit a formal written complaint to Smeaton Block using their internal complaints procedure. If unresolved after 8 weeks, escalate to their redress scheme (TPO or PRS). For service charge disputes, apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) under Section 27A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Ratings reflect the company overall, not a specific local office. Accreditation from TPO/TPI directories; company data from Companies House. Ratings and company data last checked June 2026. Page generated September 2026. See our methodology.