Building Regulations

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 Surveyors. I personally come from a Construction Management background working on both new build and restoration projects. After receiving a phone call from a colleague asking for clarity whether a timber spandrel panel visible to the gable ends …

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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 identifying areas where there could potentially be Asbestos. Mortgage companies do a ‘survey’ however this is only a valuation and most of the time they don’t even check the loft space. Whilst out on a survey last week …

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