What Are LADs? Liquidated and Ascertained Damages
Let’s face it, the surveying world is full of acronyms, and we absolutely love using them! It’s mostly because a lot of the things in our world have very long, or overly complicated names – sometimes both! So we shorten them down to acronyms so that our conversations don’t last hours. Just one of those […]
Budgeting for Party Wall Works
In all our years of surveying, there is one thing that every single client we’ve worked with has talked about as a priority – money. Specifically, not spending too much of it! Whether you’re building an extension or converting your roof space, you need to make sure that you’ve budgeted for everything involved in the […]
An Update on Spray Foam Insulation
In the last few months there has been a lot of information and talk in the news about spray foam insulation. The government published reports, and this has sparked a lot of debate both in the public and in professional circles about materials and application, as well as spray foam methodology as a method as […]
Help! There Are Cracks In My Building
What does it mean and what do I do about it? The first thing you need to do is not panic! There are numerous reasons that can cause a building to crack, and it is unlikely that cracking needs to be dealt with immediately, as most houses are very robust. The Building Research Establishment categorises […]
How to Spot and Stop Condensation in Your Home
As the milder weather of autumn fades and the cold snaps of winter make themselves at home, it’s pretty common to see more issues with mould and condensation inside homes and commercial properties. Condensation issues can affect properties of all ages and types – it’s not fussy – and the damage can be devastating. But […]
Appealing a Party Wall Award – The What And How
Hello, and welcome to another blog about The Party Wall Act! It’s something we come across a lot as Chartered Surveyors, and a lot of homeowners have to interact with it when they want to improve their home. Today we’re specifically looking at appealing a Party Wall Award and Section 10(17) of the Party Wall […]
4 Tips to Prepare for a Home Survey
We know that a lot of homeowners will worry if a surveyor is due to come into their home. After all, their job is to inspect everything and make sure your home is structurally sound and everything is as it should be. What if they judge you for things that aren’t right? Firstly, rest assured […]
Level 2 Vs Level 3 Surveys: What You Need to Know!
At Harrison Clarke, we specialise in providing high quality and thorough surveys, giving our clients clear and comprehensive reports. The question we are asked every day is, “Do I need a Level 2 survey or a Level 3 survey?” We understand. You don’t want to pay more than you need to if a Level 2 […]
What’s the Difference Between Surveyors and Chartered Surveyors?
Are all surveyors created equal? Do they all do the same things? And what’s all of this Chartered Surveyor business? As if getting a survey done wasn’t confusing enough, now you have to choose a surveyor to help you, only to realise there are loads of different options out there! How could you possibly choose […]
Renegotiating Asking Prices After A Survey!
Surveys are more than just a one-trick pony. While most people understand that a survey will find defects in a property before you buy it, many people don’t realise the second big benefit of having a professional survey done: Renegotiating Asking Prices After A Survey! Because on top of knowing what you’re buying, you can […]