by William Grumitt | Dec 15, 2017 | Survey & Valuation
Would you be surprised to find cracks in a new building? When we’re carrying out surveys, we often need to comment on cracks to internal surfaces in relatively new properties. These cracks generally appear where walls meet other walls or where walls meet...
by William Grumitt | Oct 19, 2017 | Maintenance
Cold bridging problems Cold bridging is a big problem for blocks of flats built after the second world war. It happens when the insulation surrounding a flat or house is ‘bridged’, creating a cold spot upon which condensation can settle. In concrete...
by Michael Barker | Oct 27, 2016 | Maintenance, Residential, Survey & Valuation
The cold nights are drawing in, you’re about to dust off the winter coat, and that black mould has started to appear in the same spot again! Black mould is linked to condensation, which is common in 1960s purpose-built blocks. Why? The answer is usually cold...
