The roof (covering and structure) is one of the most important parts of a building. It is the umbrella/defective shield in situ protecting the structure of the property beneath from, at times, the harsh British weather. Should the roof covering fail it can have serious effects on other components/elements of the building. The roof coverings …
As residential surveyor I visit hundreds of properties every year and almost every week I found similar defects. One of these is the lack of adequate subfloor ventilation to suspended timber floor structures to the ground floor rooms, particularly in old properties. Quite frequently occupiers have blocked the existing air bricks/ventilation grilles to prevent the …
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I am in the process of purchasing a new property which does not currently have mains drainage. The property has an old septic tank and upon agreeing a purchase with the current vendor, we were advised that the septic tank does meet current regulations and an inspection report would be produced in order to prove …
I was recently tasked with carrying out a level 3 Building Survey on a property in Dover. Having grown up locally I know the area well and working for Gold Crest Chartered Surveyors we tend to stay within a 20 mile radius of our home address to build up a strong local knowledge. I started …
Like me and many others within the UK today you have no doubt noticed the steady increase in your energy costs within your home. More recently, horrific current events abroad are more than likely to have an added effect on your monthly bills. So how can I reduce my energy bills without it costing an …
Getting in a knot about Japanese Knotweed Japanese Knotweed or Reynoutria Japonica is a native plant species to East Asia which, in Europe, is classified as an invasive species and pest, has caused many surveyors, including this one, sleepless nights and provided yet another avenue for negligence claims, in a world obsessed with assigning blame. …
Some reflections on Japanese Knotweed, Overestimation, Damp Valuation Read More »
I have been conducting pre-purchase house surveys for a few years now and would like tothink I have come across most things some of which I have written about in previous blogs.However quite recently I was carrying out a survey on a property only to find something thatyou most definitely do not get told about …
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As a Residential Surveyor, we have to have a broad spectrum of knowledge and the keenness to learn more. As you join the surveying world you are expected to be aware of building methods, materials, and common defects associated with these. Having a good knowledge of this then allows you to expand your knowledge and …
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