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At Gold Crest Chartered Surveyors, we believe that knowledge is power and so we strive to provide our clients with information, facts, news articles, and valuable resources all related to the UK property market. Discover top tips when buying your first home, the best ways to add value to a property, and the most common and financially damaging structural issues to be aware of.

Derby Surveyors

Navigating Derby’s Property Landscape: Unveiling Our Comprehensive Surveying Services

Are you delving into Derby’s vibrant property market, seeking expert guidance to ensure a seamless transaction? Look ...
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Decoding Survey Reports

Are you on the brink of sealing the deal on your dream property? Amidst the excitement of ...
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A Guide to Preparing Your Home for the Colder Months: Advice from Chartered Surveyors

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to start thinking about ...
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Bedford Surveyors

Navigating the Surveying Process: Your Guide to Home Surveys

The journey of acquiring or managing a property involves critical steps to ensure your investment’s security and ...
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Derby Surveyors

Unveiling Excellence: Our Derby Surveyors’ Comprehensive Services

At Gold Crest Chartered Surveyors, our team of seasoned and proficient surveyors in Derby stands as a ...
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Knowing what’s included in a survey is Key to Informed Property Purchases.

Purchasing a property is a significant milestone, and having a clear understanding of its condition is paramount. ...
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Halifax Surveyors

Halifax, a town steeped in history and boasting a diverse property landscape, presents unique opportunities for prospective ...
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Understanding the Difference: Level 2-Homebuyer Reports vs. Level 3-Building Surveys

When it comes to purchasing a property, understanding its condition is pivotal. Chartered surveyors play a crucial ...
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Navigating Birmingham’s Diverse Real Estate: A Guide to Chartered Surveyors in the City

Birmingham, a city pulsating with history, culture, and a thriving property market, stands as a beacon of ...
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Liverpool Surveyors

Unveiling Excellence: Liverpool Surveyors

Liverpool, a city steeped in rich history and vibrant culture, boasts a diverse and thriving real estate ...
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Leeds Surveyors

A Comprehensive Guide to Leeds Surveyors

As one of the bustling metropolitan cities in the United Kingdom, Leeds boasts a diverse and vibrant ...
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Importance of Snagging List: A Comprehensive New Build Inspection Guide

As the excitement of acquiring a new property builds, so does the anticipation of its flawless completion. ...
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Manchester Surveyors RICS

Unlocking Property Potential with Manchester Surveyors

In the heart of the North West, where rich history meets modern innovation, lies the bustling metropolis ...
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Chartered Surveyors, Property Surveyor & Building Surveys

The Importance of Subfloor Ventilation in Your Home

A significant proportion of homes in the UK feature suspended timber and concrete ground floors, which require ...
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Chartered Surveyors, Property Surveyor & Building Surveys

A Building Surveyor’s Perspective on the Ramifications

Introduction Whilst conducting a survey today on a delightful 1800 rural cottage within Accrington I felt a slight ...
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Chartered Surveyors, Property Surveyor & Building Surveys

Surveyors in Hull

Introduction When it comes to property transactions, be it buying, selling, or investing, having a solid understanding ...
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House Surveys, Property Valuations & Surveyors Near Me

House Buyers Survey: Your Ultimate Guide

Are you on the brink of making one of the most significant investments of your life – ...
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House Survey Cost, Building Survey, House Valuation

House Survey Costs: What You Need to Know

When it comes to buying a house, there’s a multitude of costs to consider, and one of ...
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Level 3 Survey, Homebuyers Survey Cost, Level 2 Survey

Landlords Beware of possible change of EPC Regulations in 2025

The UK government has previously announced plans to raise the minimum energy efficiency standard for rental properties ...
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House Surveys, Property Valuations & Surveyors Near Me

The Renters Reform Bill

I have been investing in property for over 20 years now. Whilst viewing many old run-down properties, ...
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Surveyors Near Me

Surveyors in Slough

Gold Crest have Surveyors based throughout England and Wales and Slough is an area where we regularly ...
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Nottingham Surveyors

Historic and Modern Buildings in Nottingham

Old and Historic Buildings are one of the areas of our expertise, and if you are looking ...
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Bedford Surveyors

Surveyors in Bedford

If you are looking for a Surveyor in Bedford, you might consider choosing Gold Crest, as we ...
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House Buyers Survey, Level 2 Survey

A Surveyors Report Example

We recently conducted a Building Survey on the above property. The following is an extract from a ...
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Birmingham Surveyors

Surveyors in Birmingham

For a Surveyor in Birmingham, a local RICS qualified Surveyor is best, and Gold Crest have experienced RICS ...
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Manchester Surveyors

Surveyors in Manchester

Gold Crest is one of the few Surveyors in Manchester offering Building Survey reports on Listed Buildings. If ...
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Derby Surveyors

International Women’s Day

Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day by highlighting the achievements of women in the field ...
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Watford Surveyors

Local Watford Surveyors

If you’re looking for Watford surveyors, we’re here to help. A local surveyor is not always easy ...
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Liverpool Surveyors

Protecting Your Property in the Winter Months

We often observe pipework, water tanks, and external taps which are inadequately insulated. Many, however, do not ...
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Chartered Surveyors

Brine & Salt Extraction in Cheshire

As a surveyor, we are expected to know about our local area. This includes not only house ...
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Coventry Surveyors

Party Wall Surveyors

Party wall surveyors play an important role in the construction process for rear extensions, loft, and attic ...
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Newcastle Surveyors

What is a Level 2 or 3 Home Survey?

When buying a property, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of its condition and any potential ...
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Surveyors in Manchester

Surveyors in Manchester

Building surveying is a vital profession in the construction industry, particularly in a city like Manchester. With ...
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Surveyors Near Me

A Loft Conversion Without Building Control Approval

The property is a mid-terrace house, and the loft has been converted into an accommodation space. The ...
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Surveyors Near Me

Asbestos Cement Within Residential Properties

Asbestos was a very popular building material in the construction of homes and buildings in the UK ...
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Level 3 Survey, Homebuyers Survey Cost, Level 2 Survey

The Dangers of Sulphate Attack To Chimneys

In older properties, sulphate attack is one of the most common problems affecting chimney stacks. The chimney ...
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Surveyors Near Me

A “Boring” Property Problem

On a recent building survey in Nottinghamshire I was in awe of the house I had been ...
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Surveyors Near Me

Chim Chim Cher-ee

A great majority of residential homes within the UK have a chimney. As a nation, it is ...
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Surveyors Near Me

Keep Your Home Safe This Bonfire Night

Bonfire night is one its way, that wonderful time of year where kids and adults alike gather ...
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Manchester Surveyors

Expect The Unexpected: Lessons Learned from Two Property Surveys

A Neighbourly Dispute When surveying properties, it’s important to expect the unexpected, but sometimes you can’t avoid ...
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Surveyors Near Me

Sybil Taunton on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in the Surveying Industry

In an ever-changing world, it’s the duty of every industry to understand the importance of a diverse, ...
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London Chartered Surveyors

Perished Felt at the Eaves

There are common defects with secondary roof coverings (felt under the roof tiles) that often go unnoticed ...
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POSITIVE INPUT VENTILATION

Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) Units & Systems

Many homes that we survey are found to have elevated levels of moisture, causing condensation and dampness ...
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Property Valuers & RICS Property Valuation

DAMP in Properties

How do we get rid of damp? Ideally the earlier you can spot signs of damp within ...
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Surveyors Near Me

On Closer Inspection: A Roof Story

It was during an unseasonably cold day in April this year that I was instructed to undertake ...
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Surveyors Near Me

A Stitch in Time to Save Nine   

A stitch in time to save nine – an interesting case of lintel failure.  At Gold Crest ...
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Surveyors Near Me

A Back to Back Experience

I recently carried out a survey in a place called Mytholmroyd. I had never visited this part ...
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Level 3 Survey, Homebuyers Survey Cost, Level 2 Survey

London Chartered Surveyors

If you are looking for a firm of London Chartered Surveyors, look no further. We here at ...
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Derby Surveyors

The Roof Structure

The roof (covering and structure) is one of the most important parts of a building. It is ...
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Homebuyers Report

One of the Most Common Defects in Old Properties

As residential surveyor I visit hundreds of properties every year and almost every week I found similar ...
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Kent Surveyors

Chartered Surveyors in Kent

RICS Level 3 Building Surveyors in Kent Secure peace of mind by using RICS Qualified Surveyors for ...
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Chartered Surveyors

Old Septic Tanks and Modern-Day Restrictions

I am in the process of purchasing a new property which does not currently have mains drainage. ...
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Homebuyers Report

A Recent Damp Encounter

I was recently tasked with carrying out a level 3 Building Survey on a property in Dover. ...
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Chartered Surveyors

Feeling the pinch of high energy bills?

Like me and many others within the UK today you have no doubt noticed the steady increase ...
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Home Buyers Survey

Some reflections on Japanese Knotweed, Overestimation, Damp Valuation

Getting in a knot about Japanese Knotweed Japanese Knotweed or Reynoutria Japonica is a native plant species ...
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Surveyors Portsmouth

Always Expect the Unexpected

I have been conducting pre-purchase house surveys for a few years now and would like tothink I ...
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Brighton Surveyors

Brighton Chartered Surveyors

If you are in need of a property survey in Brighton or the surrounding district, we can ...
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Chartered Surveyors Near Me

A Renewable Energy Tale

As a Residential Surveyor, we have to have a broad spectrum of knowledge and the keenness to ...
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Chartered Surveyors Near Me

Apartment Communal Areas

Whilst many purchaser’s priority is the demised areas of the property they are buying, i.e. the apartment ...
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RICS Chartered Surveyors

The Wrong Mortar on a Property

Having started my work career as a builder it gave me a knowledgeable insight when working with ...
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House Surveys, Property Valuations & Surveyors Near Me

Chartered Surveyors “Near Me”

Here at Gold Crest, we provide our award-winning chartered surveyors near me service to people all over ...
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Homebuyers Report

Finding The Right Surveyors

When it comes to selling or buying a property, there are many tasks and factors to be ...
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Derby Surveyors

Masonry Bees

Yes, that’s right, bees in the walls! Earlier this year I was lucky enough to actually see ...
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Find RICS Surveyor

More Musing on Mentoring

I’ve mused previously that the chartered surveyor mentor learns as much from the mentee as vice versa, ...
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Home Buyer Survey

The Trouble With Boundaries

This was part of a home buyer survey that took place in August 2020. For this survey, ...
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Level 3 Building Survey

Limitations of inspection, and what not to do.

I attended a property in North Manchester for a Level 3 building survey. As with all properties, ...
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Derby Surveyors

A lesson learnt the hard (and expensive) way!

I recently inspected a large Victorian semi detached property. It was a beautiful sunny September afternoon and ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

It Shouldn’t Happen To A Surveyor

I have borrowed the above title from the renowned and much-loved author James Herriot who wrote a ...
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Derby Surveyors

Unique Brickwork in Boston Spa, Yorkshire.

Unique brickwork features can tell a story. In this case it is very much a historic event, ...
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Derby Surveyors

The importance of a PCA Timber Inspection

Inspection took place on a dry day in May 2021, in Liverpool. I was waiting outside the ...
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Property Surveys, RICS Homebuyer Reports, Building Surveyors Near Me

We Are Your Expert Eyes.

As busy Building Surveyors our diaries are booked a number of weeks in advance and will be ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

A Long and Winding Road

I recently carried out a survey inspection in Matlock Bath, which is situated in the southeast of ...
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Property Valuers & RICS Property Valuation

Don’t lock yourself out… or in!

It was a hot day and was doing the internal inspection of a vacant terrace house. I ...
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Derby Surveyors

Cows-piracy

I carried out a survey last year August to a 1900 contemporary cottage style property in a ...
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Property Valuers & RICS Property Valuation

Living Standards

We all appreciate that if you go back 100 years or more and compare our living standards ...
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Derby Surveyors

Church Conversions

I have recently surveyed a flat in a converted church close to Crystal Palace Park in South ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

How to tell the difference between timber frame and cavity wall construction in modern houses?

We all have different specialities and come from a variety of different backgrounds here at Gold Crest ...
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Derby Surveyors

Who learns more, mentor or mentee?

In February 2021 I was flattered to be asked to participate in a new mentoring project, helping ...
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Derby Surveyors

Damp Proof Courses (DPC’s)

Whilst surveying properties daily, a common defect we come across is a Low or bridged DPC’s What ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

Historic underground water tanks.

In July 2021 pre thunderstorm witnessed by greater Manchester I was surveying a property with a very precellular ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

Taking the garden to new heights.

Last week I surveyed a 2-bedroom house converted from a workshop. The 1880s property is located in ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

How should you remove hazardous materials from your house…..? Asbestos you can!

One of the many important reasons to get a Building Survey when buying an older property is ...
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Derby Surveyors

Diagonal Cracking Cover up.

The client had provided a list of items that they had requested to make comment on during ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

A CLOSE CALL – TO WEED OR KNOT-TO-WEED

Never a normal day surveying, however, back in March 2021 it felt like a normal morning surveying ...
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Derby Surveyors

Follow the Slope Towards the Cause.

When completing a survey of a ground floor flat in August 2019 I noticed a quite significant ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

Even salt looks like sugar

Getting ready for the great British summer after a wet spring, it was a sunny Thursday June ...
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Derby Surveyors

The walls are bulging!

Within my role as a Residential Building Surveyor, I cover Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. I therefore regularly ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

Retrofit Cavity Wall Insulation

The Department for Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launched The Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) in 2013 ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

Would you buy a property next to a graveyard?

I recently carried out a survey on a Grade 2 listed property in a popular village location ...
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Property Surveys, RICS Homebuyer Reports, Building Surveyors Near Me

Human Side of Surveys by Gareth Brookes

I think as a Residential Surveyor that we are in a very privileged position and as such ...
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Home Buyers Survey, Building Surveys

There’s more than meets the eye…

I recently carried out a survey of a fully refurbished semi-detached house that was previously derelict. The ...
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Derby, London & Nationwide Surveyors

Are Regs Worth the View?

In June 2021 I surveyed a second floor flat, which had recently been refurbished throughout and there ...
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Derby Surveyors

Beware of chimney breast removals

Some weeks ago, I was asked to carry out a survey inspection on a mid-terrace house built ...
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Derby Surveyors

Spray foam insulation, the gift that keeps on giving…

I recently carried out a survey inspection on a mid-terrace house in a suburb of Stevenage to ...
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Property Valuers & RICS Property Valuation

Being a Mentor

Earlier this year, I was asked by the Director if I was interested in becoming a mentor ...
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Derby Surveyors

From Collecting Glasses to Collecting Moisture.

I carried out an interesting survey in Gloucestershire this June. The weather at the time of the ...
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Property Surveys, RICS Homebuyer Reports, Building Surveyors Near Me

STAIRWAY (AND OTHER LIVING ACCOMODATION) TO HEAVEN

Estate Agents details can often build the reader’s anticipation up, just to be let down when you ...
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Derby Surveyors

The Roof is on Fire?

A few months ago, I was surveying a converted flat in a Victorian terraced house. The apartment ...
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Derby Surveyors

PVC Cladding to Timber – Hidden Defects

It is often said that ‘that one waits ages for a bus, then two come along at ...
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Derby Surveyors

Wood-boring Insects

A few weeks ago, I was surveying a 1900’s semi-detached property in need of complete modernisation. I ...
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