Roof Cleaning in the UK: What Homeowners Need to Know
If you look up at your roof and see it covered in moss, lichen or generally a bit stained, then you might be considering having it cleaned. While a clean roof can look better and help with maintenance, using the wrong method can cause serious and expensive damage. So before you call anyone, make sure […]
How Homeowners Can Avoid Rogue Traders (A Building Surveyor’s Perspective)
As building surveyors working in the UK, our experts have inspected thousands of homes over the years. Some only have minor defects, and some have serious structural problems, but one of the more common and expensive issues we see isn’t caused by age, or by weather. It’s caused by rogue traders. People or companies who […]
External Wall Insulation: What Went Wrong and What Homeowners Need to Know
Did you know that there has been a lot of controversy around external wall insulation over the last few years? Millions of pounds spent, and on paper for great reasons – lower bills, warmer homes, and fewer carbon emissions. But in reality, it’s been a much more complicated journey, and one many people aren’t all […]
Selling Your House? What to Expect From a Building Survey
If you’re selling a property in the UK, the news that your buyer is getting a building survey done can feel a bit worrying. Why are they getting it done? Will it uncover problems you didn’t know about? Will the sale fall through? What will the surveyor do anyway? It can all cause a great […]
How Surveyors Help Resolve Property Line Disputes
There are a lot of reasons for disputes between neighbours. But the one of the most common sources of neighbour conflict in the UK is boundary disputes. From garden fences to driveways and extensions, disagreements over where one property ends and other begins can quickly become stressful, expensive and emotionally charged. But why is that, […]
Hidden Defects Every Home Buyer Needs to Look For
Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase most of us will ever make. Which is why it’s so important to really know what you’re buying. Even if a properly looks perfect from the outside, there might be some real problems hiding just out of sight. These hidden defects won’t just cost you money (sometimes […]
Whats The Best Insulation for Homes
Improving insulation is one of the most effective ways to enhance comfort and reduce energy consumption in a residential property. Heat loss through walls, roofs and floors can be significant, particularly in older buildings that were constructed before modern thermal standards were introduced. Understanding the available insulation options allows property owners to select solutions that […]
Asbestos in Commercial Properties: Legal Duties and Safe Management
Asbestos remains one of the most significant health and safety considerations in commercial property. Although its use was banned in the UK, it is still present in many buildings constructed or refurbished before the prohibition came into force. For property owners, tenants and managing agents, understanding where asbestos may be located and how it should […]
What is Expert Determination in Construction Disputes? A Legal Guide
If you have ever found yourself in a construction contract dispute , you may have heard the term ‘expert determination’ before. If you haven’t then this blog is for you, because we’re going to explain what this specialist term means, the role of a building surveyor as an appointed expert, how it all works, and […]
Why Roof Inspections Matter More Than People Realise
The roof is one of the most important parts of any building, yet many people understand it the least. When something goes wrong with the roof, it seldom stays a small issue for long. Water finds routes into the structure, hidden deterioration sets in and internal finishes become damaged. Because the roof protects everything beneath […]