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 […]
Japanese Knotweed: Threat to Your Property Value!
When surveying a house, there are a lot of things you’re supposed to look for. Some of those things could be causing problems already or may cause problems in the future. For today’s blog we’re looking at a plant which you definitely don’t want to find on the property or near to it. Specifically, Japanese […]
Why Is My House Damp? Part Two
Damp is possibly one of the most annoying issues a homeowner can face. It drives up your heating costs trying to keep it away, increases your cleaning requirements, and if left untreated it can lead to some serious health problems for everyone living in the house. In the first part of this series, we talked […]
Radon Danger In Your Home: What Homebuyers Need to Know
When you’re talking to a surveyor, you probably aren’t expecting a science lesson. But here we are! This week’s topic is radon. What it is, why it’s an issue, and why it could have an impact on your home purchase. It’s one of the lesser-talked about parts of surveying, but it’s very important from a […]
The Hidden Dangers In Older Properties
When we’re asked to do surveys, most of them are carried out on properties that were built in the Victorian era, right up to those built just a few years ago. Although we love to get a look at older and listed buildings too, the bulk of our work is properties in this 60–65-year age […]
When your surveyor misses a defect
Sometimes, we sadly receive calls from people who have moved into their new home and later found defects that their surveyor had failed to uncover before they completed their purchase. In some cases, these defects can amount to negligence on the behalf of the surveyor, but on other occasions this situation can arise due to […]