Building surveying is a vital profession in the construction industry, particularly in a city like Manchester. With a rich history and a rapidly growing economy, Manchester is home to a diverse range of buildings, from historic landmarks to modern skyscrapers. Building surveyors play a crucial role in ensuring that these buildings are safe, accessible, and …
The property is a mid-terrace house, and the loft has been converted into an accommodation space. The roof structure has been altered by removing timber supports to make space, fixing a skylight for ventilation and bringing light, and the ceiling structure was also altered to fix a staircase for accessing the loft. All these appear …
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Bonfire night is one its way, that wonderful time of year where kids and adults alike gather around to watch the sky light up. You might be planning on attending a giant fireworks display, or you might be planning something a little more private. If you’re looking to have a bonfire of your own at …
In an ever-changing world, it’s the duty of every industry to understand the importance of a diverse, equal, and inclusive workforce. Businesses need to be able to reflect the diversity of the world around them, and chartered surveyors are no exception. That’s why we’re so excited that Goldcrest’s first guest post is from Sybil Taunton. …
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When it comes to selling or buying a property, there are many tasks and factors to be taken into consideration and organised during the entire process. Some of these you need to manage yourself and they cost money to be completed. For example you might have spent a few hours typing into search engines “surveyors …
Yes, that’s right, bees in the walls! Earlier this year I was lucky enough to actually see these bees flying in and out of a wall and managed to take the above picture. Mason bees use the holes/cracks found in walls to create their nest. These types of bees are solitary, so don’t get your …
I’ve mused previously that the chartered surveyor mentor learns as much from the mentee as vice versa, working with mentees helps the mentor evolve their approach to surveys and answering the mentee questions, stimulates thought on defects and possible cause. Every session with a mentee is a school day. Recently, one of the Surveyors on …
This was part of a home buyer survey that took place in August 2020. For this survey, I initially asked the owner to show me around the property and grounds. I had noted perished bricks to the boundary walls and general maintenance to the boundaries. There were also tall conifer trees to the rear. I …
I attended a property in North Manchester for a Level 3 building survey. As with all properties, I began by walking through the property before I entered anything into my site notes, so I could understand the basic construction type and where the services were located etc. I already knew from my desktop research that …
