Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Home Inspections and Property Valuations in Amersham
Established in 2006, Donald Leslie is a RICS-registered chartered surveying practice based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. With over 25 years of combined experience in residential property assessment, we specialise in structural surveys, valuations, and defect analysis across London and the Home Counties. Our independent approach ensures we work solely for property buyers and owners, providing impartial advice free from lender or agent influence. Our team conducts comprehensive inspections of properties ranging from historic cottages to modern developments, identifying issues such as damp, subsidence, and structural defects. We deliver detailed reports in plain language, accompanied by expert guidance to help clients make informed decisions.Our local expertise covers a 25-mile radius including Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, and St Albans, with frequent work in central London. As members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Party Wall Academy, we maintain the highest professional standards. Our commitment to thoroughness is demonstrated through on-site video documentation of common property issues. We prioritise client education, offering clear explanations of survey findings and repair cost estimates. Our services cater to both standard transactions and complex cases involving probate, matrimonial disputes, and shared ownership properties.
Services
RICS Home Buyer Survey
Structural Survey
Market Valuation
Specific Defect Survey
Insurance Reinstatement Costs
Party Wall Advice
Help to Buy Valuation
Single Joint Expert Valuation
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of experience in residential property surveying across London and the Home Counties
- Our RICS-registered surveyors provide impartial, lender-independent property assessments
- We conduct thorough inspections identifying structural defects, damp, and subsidence issues
- Our reports include clear repair cost estimates and practical remediation advice
- We offer specialist party wall advice and Help to Buy valuation services
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Party Wall Academy
What people say
Thorough inspections
Expert RICS-accredited service
Personalized support
Comprehensive reports
Local expertise
Services
RICS Home Buyer Survey
Our RICS Home Buyer Survey provides a comprehensive assessment of property condition. This service identifies structural issues, damp, and maintenance concerns while offering repair cost estimates. Ideal for modern residential properties, it helps buyers make informed decisions with clear, jargon-free reporting.
Structural Survey
Our detailed structural surveys examine all visible elements of a property. We assess foundations, walls, roofs, and basements for defects like subsidence, dry rot, and asbestos. This service suits older or unusual properties requiring in-depth analysis and remediation advice.
Specific Defect Survey
Targeted defect surveys investigate specific property issues. We analyse cracks, damp patches, or roof problems to determine causes and solutions. This service provides clear explanations and cost estimates for addressing identified defects in residential properties.
Party Wall Advice
Our RICS-registered surveyors provide expert party wall guidance. We help clients comply with legal requirements for shared wall modifications, preparing schedules of condition and resolving disputes between neighbours during building works.
Help to Buy Valuation
Specialist Help to Buy valuations ensure compliance with government scheme requirements. We conduct accurate property assessments for staircasing and resale transactions, providing RICS-compliant reports that meet shared ownership property regulations.
People
Donald Leslie
Chartered Surveyor
MRICS-registered surveyor with 25 years' experience in residential property assessment. Specialises in structural analysis and defect diagnosis across London and the Home Counties. Founded Donald Leslie in 2006 to provide independent surveying services.
Angela Leslie
Office Manager
BSc Hons graduate managing client communications and report production. Provides administrative support throughout the surveying process, ensuring smooth service delivery and timely client updates for all property inspection requirements.
Questions
What types of property surveys do you offer?
We provide RICS Home Buyer Surveys, full Structural Surveys, Specific Defect Surveys, and Help to Buy valuations tailored to residential properties across London and the Home Counties.
How long does a property survey take?
Our surveys typically require 3-4 hours on-site, with additional time for detailed reporting and client consultation about findings and recommendations.
Do you cover London properties?
Yes, we regularly survey properties in central London as well as the Home Counties, covering a 25-mile radius from our Amersham base.
Can you help with party wall disputes?
As RICS-registered surveyors, we provide expert party wall advice including schedule of condition preparation and dispute resolution services for London and Buckinghamshire properties.
What areas do you specialise in?
We focus on Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex and London, with particular expertise in Chiltern area properties and both historic and modern residential buildings.
How do you explain survey findings?
We provide plain-language reports with clear photographs and explanations, followed by a detailed discussion to ensure full understanding of property condition and required actions.
Reviews (6)
Martin Duffy
Sep 28, 2021
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Donald and Angela provided an excellent service when my wife, Christine and I required a RICS Probate Valuation. Donald was recommended to me by a friend. He was friendly, professional and knowledgeable when conducting the valuation and very helpful and informative. The whole process was executed in an extremely fast and efficient way. Highly recommended.
Mohamed Atiq
Aug 22, 2021
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Professional yet friendly and approachable. Fantastic service. I used Donald's services and his report and advise was so comprehensive that it helped me make an informed decision not to go ahead with the property. I had no hesitation in using his services for the next one which I did end up buying again mainly on his in-depth survey. A month back I got a note from a solicitor acting on behalf of my neighbor that an extension I was planning could mean third party wall issues. Angela and Donald to the rescue again. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending then.
Marije Ploemacher
Jan 23, 2021
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Donald Leslie came highly recommended to us by a friend to conduct a RICS HomeBuyers survey. We are indebted to Donald for the incredibly thorough survey we received from him. We couldn't have asked for more and without question he gave us the confidence we needed to pursue our purchase whilst offering incredibly practical, honest and skilled opinion throughout the process. Beyond the written survey itself, Donald invested a lot of time talking various issues over with us on the phone. As first time buyers we were new to the process but feel that we could not have found a more brilliant surveyor
Irfan Elias
Jul 28, 2020
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Donald was exceptional in conducting a survey on my home. He is thorough, professional and very knowledgeable about the industry as a whole. The entire process was seamless and the report prepared within a couple of days. It was an absolute pleasure to deal with Donald and Angela. They are a great team and I would have no hesitation in recommending them again and again! Thank you both!
Mara Goldstein
Jul 12, 2020
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Don has given me some incredibly useful advice to help me find the right surveyor for a job that's out of his area. Really informative and helpful, and very kind to bother. If I ever need a survey in his area I won't hesitate to ask him.
Elo Akin
Jul 02, 2020
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I picked Donald Leslie via a google search as I was looking to move From Herts To Bucks (an area I know little about) Best decision I made picking Donald Leslie to perform my Homebuyers survey. Angela responded quickly to my enquiry and provided a comprehensive outline of services provided. Donald Leslie were not the cheapest but I felt best not to scrimp on researching such a critical move. I spoke to Donald immediately after the survey and he gave me a comprehensive overview of my purchase followed up by an even more comprehensive report. I now feel confident in my purchase decision and can proceed
