Testimonials

The proof is always in the eating, but I’ve included below what some clients have kindly said. If you were happy with the service I provided and would like to write a testimonial then if you scroll to the bottom of the page you can write it and upload it from here.

“James was recommended to us by a friend. We used him in relation to a party wall matter. We found him to be prompt, efficient and easy to deal with. He stuck to his quoted estimate and didn't try to charge any extras. We would recommend him without hesitation. ”
James and Nicola, London N12, 2011
“James made an informal survey of our new restaurant premises in Angel, Islington in November 2010 and identified several regulatory and building issues which we have now included in our business plan. His visit and report were focused, brief and comprehensive, and helped us to specify the remedial action where required. James also seems to have good contacts in the industry, which is always a very valuable asset; he recommended us an equally reliable and professional asbestos surveyor.”
Christian Malnig, Kipferl Ltd, London N1, 2011
“James came recommended to us to undertake a Building Report on a 5 bedroom period house we proposed to purchase. His initial detailed advice and follow-up comments assisted us to make the decision not to proceed with the purchase. We did not imagine that James' thorough report would highlight so many refurbishment issues and now six months on we have no regrets. We found James to be very professional, clear to understand and always available. We were delighted with James' work. ”
William and Anita, London N6, 2011
“James undertook surveys of two properties for us last year (2010) both at very short notice. His response to our requests was swift and efficient and the reports extremely thorough. He was very willing to talk through the issues raised and gave good advice. We would have no hesitation in using him again. ”
Alison Blom-Cooper, London N10, 2011
“James was recommended by a neighbour of mine. He proved to be pro active, efficient and dealt with the madness that party wall agreements can supply in spades. In short, the job would not have been achieved without his keen direction.”
Dominic Sanders, London N19, 2011
“We asked James to survey a relatively new house at short notice. He responded very quickly and we received a thorough, good-quality survey that picked up on flaws that no-one else had spotted - not even the original building control during the course of construction. Would we use him again? Yes, certainly.”
T.R. London N2, 2011
“We asked James to arbitrate in an especially tricky - and potentially very costly - dispute with a litigious neighbour who was threatening to derail our flat sale at a very late stage. He did so with exceptional skill, coming across to both parties as truly impartial and trustworthy. He also did so with extreme sensitivity and calm at a time when emotions were threatening to take the situation out of control. We will always be profoundly grateful for his help.”
Nigel Dodd, London N10, 2010
“James recently advised us on our first house purchase. He came highly recommended by our friends, and his advice and work were indeed beyond reproach. Before starting work, James asked us many questions about our circumstances and objectives for the survey. The scope of his work was then tailored according to our wishes - more of what we wanted to discover and less of what we did not consider important. James was very thorough in his survey and spent time laying out his conclusions in a lengthy, well organised and detailed report. James was also very good in "after-sales service": I got distracted and did not follow up with James for over three weeks after he reported to us. However, when I did call, James had everything fresh in his memory and took a lot of time going over his report. That set us on the righteous path with our new property. Thank you! ”
Gene Linetsky, London N10, 2010
“We asked James to work on our behalf in establishing party wall settlements with our neighbours. We live in a mid-terrace house, and so had two sets of neighbours to consider. With one set, James represented us and concluded the agreements efficiently and professionally. We were grateful for this and also for his insight and informal advice in the early stages of the process on the interpersonal and tactical aspects of working with challenging neighbours. On the other side, I served the initial notices myself, and James gave helpful advice on how to go about it. All round, we had full confidence in James and will call on him again when we need a surveyor. We have no hesitation in recommending him.”
Mark Roberts, London NW6, 2010
“After being very disappointed with the survey I received when buying my first flat I was convinced that surveys were a necessary but wholly pointless exercise. I found the surveying company I used very keen to get in and get out and charge me and, even worse, seemed frightened to reach any definite conclusions about the property. James has changed my mind about surveyors. I chose James to do the surveying of my second home as he was a member of the RICS. I was immediately impressed by James' clear, accommodating and professional manner. He recommended questions for my solicitor to raise that eventually resulted in a price reduction. He helped me in choosing damp proofing specialists and helped me consider their findings. He also recommended me architects/builders in the area which is a great help to the lay person. His broad knowledge of his field, very reasonable rates and flexibility are some of the many reasons I would not hesitate in recommending him or consulting him again. In all, I found James the consummate professional. He is someone who first and foremost wants to do the job properly for the client. ”
Robert Cubbon, London N20, 2009
“James completed two surveys for us during what was extremely painful search process in 2009. He provided an absolutely fantastic service on both occasions, and I have gone out of my way to recommend him to friends since. There were a number of reasons why I would recommend James: - He is phenomenally thorough - on both occasions, James provided us with extremely detailed survey reports, with lots of information about the property. As a result, I was very confident that he had given us an accurate view of the properties, so we were going in with our eyes very much open. - He is extremely accommodating - we were dealing with difficult vendors in both cases, which meant that things seemed to change by the day. As a result, I ended up scheduling surveys, and then cancelling surveys, on more occasions that I wish to mention. James was unceasingly positive, and generous is accommodating these constant movements. - He is extremely fast - James turned round his reports remarkably quickly, enabling us to keep the process moving forward rapidly. We were hugely appreciative of his willingness to work around other commitments to get the report written up. - He recommended other experts willingly - James provided some excellent recommendations to other tradesmen, including a specialist drains company that proved to be as good as he said they would be. In summary, James is a surveyor that I would happily recommend to anyone buying a property. He does a thorough job, is incredibly responsive, and gets things done quickly. ”
Jonathan Lenson, London N20, 2009
“James surveyed our house in April 2009 to help us decide whether or not to undergo extensive renovation work to our Victorian cottage. His report was extensive, clearly written and gave us some really sound advice which helped us make our decision with confidence. He also spent time discussing the implications of the survey with us over the phone and was always very happy to answer questions, no matter how trivial they were!”
Claire Thomas, Beaconsfield, Bucks, 2009
“Building work was carried out on the two houses either side of ours last summer and James acted as the building surveyor on behalf of our property. He has a quiet calm, professional and thorough approach which made us feel completely confident at all times. James picked up on a number of things that, without his attention to detail, would have made our property vulnerable and our lives more difficult during that time. I would recommend him to others 100%.”
Lesley Blumberg, London N6, 2009
“I found that you were very helpful from the outset and were able to allow some flexibility in your survey to accommodate my specific requirements. I received a comprehensive and informative survey that satisfied my mortgage provider's requirements allowing me to move forward with the purchase of the flat. The survey will undoubtedly become a very useful reference for me in the coming years as and when I undertake further work. Thank you.”
Nick Armitage, London, N19, 2009
“James set up party wall agreements with my neighbours for my top to bottom house renovation. He outlined my requirements with total clarity and ensured that all aspects were covered. He handled my neighbours’ concerns with great sensitivity and responded to them most pragmatically. I was very happy with James's professional approach.”
Amit Coonar, London, N19, 2009
“James was recommended to me by a friend. Having used James’s services (twice!), I would have absolutely no qualms in recommending him to any of my friends. His written reports are extremely thorough, clear and timely. In addition James is happy to spend the time talking about what is ‘usual’ for a particular type of house, despite what the estate agent might say, and give a realistic idea on what building costs might be. James is a valuable advisor to have on your side, and I’m confident that his advice stopped us buying the ‘wrong’ house.”
Jonathan Lerner, London SW12, 2009
“I found James Davidson from an internet search for a local surveyor and was very pleased. He was helpful, friendly and courteous, and did the survey I wanted quickly and efficiently and at a fair price. He made very clear to me the work that would need doing to my new property. I would recommend him without reservation.”
Tony Joseph, London, N2, 2009
“My wife and I would like to thank you for the excellent job you did for us in facilitating the recent purchase of our house. The thoroughness of the survey you provided was invaluable and we must also thank you for being so approachable and helpful during the whole process. Many thanks.”
Chris Blackburn, London, NW3, 2010
“We appointed James as our Party Wall surveyor after our first surveyor served incorrect notices and then charged us a lot for his mistakes. James came in and sorted everything out in record time, getting all parties on side immediately and we were extremely pleased with his services and price. He is honest, conscientious and efficient and gets things done correctly first time. We have no hesitation in highly recommending him. ”
Lorraine Dearden and Paul Johnson, London N6, 2009
“Thank you kindly for your friendly and efficient help, which has been much appreciated.”
HC, April 2009

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