by John Wade | Mar 2, 2018 | Professional Services, Residential
We are frequently asked the following questions relating to party walls and The Party Wall etc. Act 1996. If you have a specific matter on which you would like advice, please get in touch. What is a party wall? A party wall is a wall which sits on a boundary line and...
by William Grumitt | Jan 4, 2018 | Maintenance, Professional Services, Survey & Valuation
We recently inspected the flat roof of a large, 1950s, residential block of flats. Residents of the flats complained that the paint on their ceilings was flaking and dampness had started to appear. A quick inspection and the problem was clear. The contractors who...
by William Grumitt | Feb 16, 2017 | Professional Services
A surveyor was first used as an expert witness in 1782 in the case of Folkes & Chadd. The case looked at whether farmers should be responsible for the silting of Wells Harbour. Since that time, surveyors have worked as expert witnesses on many occasions and on a...
by Sid Gregory | Aug 11, 2015 | Professional Services, Residential
Hi, I’m Sid. I worked for a Local Authority for 24 years as a grants officer until I joined Amber, Grumitt Wade Mason’s sister company which works to improve independence for people who are disabled or elderly within the home and public spaces. Do you find it...