A Darlington chartered surveyor is gearing up for further success after celebrating its first anniversary of trading.

Hunter Cowie provides property and surveying services specialising in commercial, residential and historic property. The firm uses thermal imaging technology, changing the way properties are inspected, to provide detailed information to clients.

Hunter Cowie board director Alan Cowie said: “The first year of business has exceeded all of our expectations, which is due to our commitment to looking after our clients and our innovative approach to property matters.

“It is good to see a Darlington firm reacting well in these difficult times.

“We have a number of exciting new projects on the table for 2011 including research and development, which will be announced in the coming weeks.”

In October, the firm launched its own marketing department and at the same time, Alan Scott joined the team to specialise in listed and historic property.