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Building Survey Case Study - Finding The Unexpected
14 March 2019
Think you know what your surveyor needs to investigate during a survey? An experienced surveyor can spot some very unexpected - and expensive - problems.
Why a Home Survey Can Save You Money
07 February 2019
Having a Building Survey or Homebuyer Report can save you money in the long run. Here are three situations in the past six months that demonstrate this.
Unsupported Chimney Stack? What You Need to Know
23 January 2019
Surveys sometimes reveal chimney breasts that have been removed on lower floors, leaving unsupported chimney stacks above. Read about the dangers of insufficient structural support for chimney breasts.
Building Surveyor Glossary of Terms
27 November 2018
Understanding Subsidence
08 October 2018
Case Study - Surveying a Lower Ground Floor Flat in London NW6
10 September 2018
Our survey alerted the prospective purchaser of this lower ground floor flat in London's NW6 area to penetrating dampness and rising dampness which might cost around £15,000 to put right.
Using a Building Survey Report to negotiate with a vendor
20 June 2018
You’ve received your Building Survey Report and some expensive defects have come to light. What are your options? Can you re-negotiate the asking price with the vendor?
Survey highlights costly repairs in Clapham, London
19 April 2018