The use of building limes have increased considerably in recent years and for very good reason as these relatively simple materials are essential to the structural welfare of old buildings. Cements are the biggest single cause of dampness contributing to the decay that many historic buildings...
From 2015 we are planning to include a section relating to Home Security in our Building Surveys. Below is some basic guidance to help improve the security of your home. 1. Fit a burglar alarm An alarm acts as a major deterrent for thieves, get one fitted as...
If you are thinking of buying a flat forming part of a converted building you should be aware that it may constitute a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). If you become a Director of the Management Company which owns the Freehold than you may have...
With most things in life you tend to get what you pay for. This is as true for home Surveys as it is for second hand cars. Pay a little more than the minimum and you will probably get a slightly better product or service. Whilst...
We would like to offer a belated welcome to Emma Baker who joined our surveying support team earlier this year. Emma has many years experience in the industry and is a highly efficient PA to Richard. Emma is now dealing with most of our initial...
Like most Chartered Surveyors we have seen high volumes of work in recent months and we have now reached the point at which we have to register for VAT. Unfortunately this means that from 1st May 2014 our fees will rise by the amount of VAT...
Due to increasing volumes of private client instructions we are looking to recruit a consultant Chartered Surveyor to work in the Bath and Bristol area. The successful candidate must have a sound knowledge of building construction and defects, good local knowledge of the Bath and...
A brief message to wish all our clients a very Happy New Year. This slightly belated message reflects the fact that we have been very busy up to and throughout the Christmas period. Having just updated our testimonials page of the website I would like to...
We carry out many Surveys on Victorian terraced houses each month. Generally a Building Survey is the better option for this type of house as it can go into more detail about actual defects, possible defects, repair options and future maintenance. Here are ten of the...
The Help to Buy (HTB) scheme has been launched with the aim of helping thousands of people buy their own home. It was announced in April 2013 with the first phase for new build properties. The second phase is for the second hand market and...