Harvey Donaldson & Gibson Chartered Surveyors Reviews 149

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 85 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and friendly demeanor, making interactions pleasant and productive. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the efficiency, thoroughness, and clear communication throughout the process. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quick response times and the prompt delivery of reports, often within 24 hours. However, some customers experienced poor service, citing rude and abrupt surveyors, and a lack of knowledge from the professionals. These individuals also reported serious inaccuracies in reports that were not corrected, and a defensive and dismissive response when concerns were raised.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A big thank you to Donna Shields, who came to our house to complete the Home Survey on our property. She made the whole experience easy and very straightforward by informing us exactly what it entaile... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel was very professional and thorough with his inspection of the property. He was polite and kept us informed of what he was doing and what he was saying about the property. The report was produce... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your speed in getting it booked in, done and written. India who came and completed it was very kind, highly professional and very reassuring. She explained and answered all my queries which I found... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel carried out a home report survey at my property and from start to finish it was hassle free and so thorough. He was polite, corteous and really took the time to carry out his inspection and the... See more



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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

inaccurate

(1) the initial estimation age of the building was badly out.
(2) The surveyor said that he couldn't get access to the garage because the internal door was locked; a phone call to the selling agent would have been enough to direct him to where the keys were.

May 1, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service…

Persons who attended property where very nice and polite. Treated my property with respect and explained there findings and what they meant great service.

April 10, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor wording of report

We had a Home Report undertaken for our flat. The first iteration gave an unnecessarily harsh rating for External Walls due to there not being an individualised EWS1 form for the flat with an acceptable outcome (there were other EWS1 forms for the block with acceptable outcomes in existence). We paid considerable monies to obtain an EWS1 form ourselves (twice the price of the home report itself), but the surveyor refused to remove paragraphs of EWS1 risk and consequences from the final report, despite the favourable outcome. The final statement from the surveyor was 'we can not provide comment', but they had, in actual fact, commented in a negative manner throughout the report and as a result, possibly put off potential buyers needlessly.

May 14, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Satisfied Customer

This was the first time we’ve had to do a home report.

Daniel arrived within our agreed time-slot, he was very professional and at the same time cordial. He explained the process of what he needed to do and asked if we had any initial queries.

He then went off to do what he needed to do and when finished sat down with us to go over everything.

Daniel was always patient, answered any questions we had, he was really easy to deal with and accommodating.

We have 3 West Highland Terriers, 2
Of which are just over a year old and Daniel was great with them too.

May 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very first Home Report Experience

Having been at my current address for more than three decades this was my first exposure to the home report process. Daniel arrived within the period specified. Explained what was involved and then carried out his inspection unobtrusively. He then sat down and went over his findings. I received the draft later that day for approval and next day the completed report was with my estate agent. Very professional.

May 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

The phone answered promptly and all questions discussed and anything I needed sorted out by Ben. Fabulous customer service, which is hard to find these days.
Our surveyor, Jamie, was equally helpful and gave up his time to discuss our report, until we were all happy with the final copy. Just superb and made me feel in good hands.

April 16, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very professional service.

Douglas was extremely helpful to us as homeowners. Additional to his valuation survey he assisted us with advice on the needs of a prospective purchaser. We were impressed with the thorough examination of our property and that the valuation reflected our thoughts.

April 14, 2025

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