Single defect reports look at a particular problem on a property, how it has been caused and how to resolve it. We have a few articles that cover these including problems with windows, cracks on walls and roof defects. Often, maintenance is key to preventing problems - read these articles and they may help you to prevent problems on your own property.
Poorly installed cavity wall insulation can cause problems. In July 2020 the Chancellor announced a Green Homes Grant to give up to £5,000 in vouchers for insulation (BBC News, July 2020) A few years ago, we wrote this article about … Find out more
Are surveyors and valuers still doing surveys during the UK lockdown caused by COVID-19? Yes. Government guidelines permit surveyors to carry on surveying and inspecting houses during the COVID-19 crisis. What do the Government guidelines for surveyors say? The guidance … Find out more
How often have you considered the staircase in your home? Or if you’re looking to buy, do you really take note of the condition of the stairs? Unless you’re in a bungalow, the stairs are in fact one of the … Find out more
When was the last time you checked your garden walls or if you are buying had a look to see what the walls are like? The cost of repair or replacement of brick and masonry garden walls can be considerable … Find out more
Here’s a garden retaining wall that garden wall we found on a single defect survey. A retaining wall is intended to hold back ground on one side of it that is higher than the ground on the other, the load … Find out more
Do surveyors inspect the loft? It’s a question we are often asked and yes, we do for both building surveys and homebuyer reports. But, what are we looking for in a loft survey and what should you expect to see? … Find out more
As surveyors providing expert witness advice in housing disrepair cases, we are often asked to advise on condensation issues. We recently helped a client who was having problems with a tenant complaining of condensation with damp walls and mould growth. … Find out more
Not all surveyors are equal – anyone can call themselves a surveyor. It’s not a protected title like architect or solicitor. And because anyone can call themselves a surveyor they can do so with no training at all, that means … Find out more
As a firm of professionally qualified surveyors, there’s nothing much that annoys us more than those who sit on the fence when they find damp and recommend a ‘specialist damp report’. These are usually poor quality surveyors intending solely to … Find out more
That pesky missing gutter end cap, you know the 79p part that push fits onto the gutter if only you could be bothered to go up the ladder. The one you remember every time it rains and the gutter just … Find out more