Homes in Amersham
Old Amersham has a historic town centre with timber-framed and Georgian buildings, many listed. Amersham-on-the-Hill grew around the Metropolitan line, with Edwardian and interwar homes.
Chesham Bois and Little Chalfont have larger detached houses. The town sits on chalk and flint, with the River Misbourne running through the old town. Prices are among the highest in Buckinghamshire, driven by fast trains to London, good schools and the Chiltern countryside. Little Chalfont has larger homes popular with families. Amersham-on-the-Hill has seen new apartment blocks near the station. The modernist High and Over house, built in 1929, sits above the old town. The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounds the town. HS2 runs in a tunnel under parts of the area. Many older buildings in the old town use local brick, flint and timber.
Areas we cover include Old Amersham, Amersham-on-the-Hill, Chesham Bois, Little Chalfont, Coleshill.
What surveyors look out for in Amersham
- Listed buildings and conservation controls in Old Amersham
- Chalk ground with solution features
- River Misbourne flood risk
- Large detached houses with complex roofs and extensions
Which survey for a Amersham home?
A Level 3 survey suits Amersham's older houses, with a Level 2 for later homes.
| Survey | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Home Survey | Most conventional homes | £395 |
| Level 2 Home Survey + valuation | Adds market value and rebuild cost | £495 |
| Level 3 Building Survey | Older, altered or unusual homes | £595 |
| RICS valuation only | Price check, probate, family matters | £295 |
Compare them in Level 2 vs Level 3.
Survey prices in Amersham by property value
| Property value | Level 2 | Level 2 + valuation | Level 3 | valuation only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £100k | £395 | £495 | £595 | £295 |
| £100k - £150k | £425 | £525 | £650 | £310 |
| £150k - £200k | £450 | £560 | £695 | £325 |
| £200k - £250k | £475 | £595 | £750 | £345 |
| £250k - £300k | £525 | £650 | £825 | £375 |
| £300k - £400k | £575 | £715 | £895 | £395 |
| £400k - £500k | £650 | £795 | £995 | £450 |
| £500k - £750k | £775 | £950 | £1,195 | £525 |
| £750k - £1m | £925 | £1,125 | £1,450 | £625 |
| £1m - £1.5m | £1,150 | £1,395 | £1,795 | £795 |
| Over £1.5m | On request | On request | On request | On request |
Fixed prices including VAT. Some large or unusual properties may be priced individually - we confirm your price before you pay.
How booking works
- Tell us the property
Two minutes online. You see a fixed price before you send anything.
- We secure a surveyor
We check local RICS and RPSA surveyors' diaries and lock in the earliest slot.
- One call to confirm
We take the estate agent's details and your payment, then arrange access.
- Report delivered
Your surveyor inspects and sends the report, usually within a few working days.
House surveys in Amersham: FAQs
How much does a house survey cost in Amersham?
Our fixed prices in Amersham start from £395 for a Level 2 Home Survey, £495 with a valuation and £595 for a Level 3 Building Survey. The exact price depends on the property's value, and you see it before you book.
Which areas around Amersham do you cover?
We book surveyors across Amersham, including postcode districts HP6, HP7, and nearby towns such as Chesham, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Aylesbury.
Which survey should I get for a home in Amersham?
A Level 3 survey suits Amersham's older houses, with a Level 2 for later homes.
How quickly can a surveyor visit a property in Amersham?
We aim to confirm a local surveyor within one working day of your request and book the earliest slot the estate agent can offer. Inspections often happen within a week, depending on access.
Guides for Amersham buyers
Flood risk: what to check before you buy
How to check flood risk before buying a house: official flood maps, searches, insurance, Flood Re and what your surveyor can and can't tell you.
Choosing a surveyBuying a listed building: which survey do you need?
Buying a listed building? Why a Level 3 survey from a surveyor with historic building experience matters, plus consent risks to check.
Choosing a surveySurveys for Victorian and period homes
Which survey to get on a Victorian, Edwardian or Georgian home, the defects surveyors commonly find, and how to plan for repairs.
Defects and problemsNon-standard construction: PRC, timber frame and system-built homes
Buying a PRC, steel-framed, timber frame or system-built home? What non-standard construction means for mortgages, surveys and resale.