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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 […]
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 […]
Recently we dealt with a dilapidations claim that included over £10,000 for statutory testing in a warehouse. If this was your claim, would you be paying it? Or would you ask a specialist dilapidations surveyor for advice? Most people would ask for help, not least because statutory testing can’t always be used as a valid […]
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 […]
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 […]
Converting a standard house into a HMO can be a touchy subject. Developers see it as a lucrative opportunity, while neighbours often see them as a nightmare they’d rather not deal with. So it’s not surprising that, when party wall notices get served, tensions really start to show. At Harrison Clarke our surveyors have worked […]
If you’re about to make an offer on a property you think might be your dream home, you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t turn out to be a nightmare once you move in. You’ll want to know what sort of condition the property is really in, rather than just what was presented to you […]
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, […]
When construction work happens near a shared or neighbouring wall, everyone worries about damage. It’s perfectly natural. No one wants damage to happen, and many people want some form of security or protection in place before work starts. That’s where a photographic schedule of condition comes in. In this blog, we’re going to look into […]
Construction projects in built-up areas often require cranes to oversail neighbouring land due to limited space on-site. In these situations, it is often necessary for a tower crane or mobile crane to pass over neighbouring land in order to carry out the works safely and efficiently. You cannot oversail without the adjoining owner’s consent, which […]
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 […]
When a business takes on a commercial lease, occupational flexibility is often quite an important factor for them. Savvy business owners will negotiate a break clause when going into a new lease, allowing them to bring the lease to an end early if they need to. But what’s the advantage of that, what’s involved, and […]
