by John Wade | Mar 9, 2016 | Residential, Survey & Valuation
In my last blog post I highlighted checks you can make before having a survey. In this post I look at some of the more common property defects we encounter as surveyors. Why not add them to your house viewing checklist so you don’t get any nasty surprises? 1....
by Michael Barker | Nov 17, 2015 | Maintenance
Cracks are scary, there is no denying it, but as a chartered surveyor, I know a crack isn’t always a reason to panic. We’re starting this series with pre-cast concrete cracks but I’ll be looking at the different types of cracks you might come across, how...
by Michael Barker | Nov 3, 2015 | Architectural
Glass has always been popular in the construction industry, thanks to its versatile nature and its ability to let light in while keeping the elements out! In recent years, the use of frameless glass has grown. Bare minimum glass As you can see from the above picture,...
by John Wade | Oct 6, 2015 | Survey & Valuation
If you’re buying a new property one of your first tasks will be to arrange a survey. However, before you bring in your chosen surveyor, there are some basic checks that you can carry out yourself, whether you intend to get a full Building Survey (previously...
by William Grumitt | Jul 28, 2015 | Survey & Valuation
So you’ve decided to buy a property – congratulations! If you’re buying a residential property it might be as a Buy To Let, to move up or down the property ladder, or it could be your first home. If you run a business you might be thinking of investing in...
