We carry out many Surveys on relatively modern houses each month. Generally a RICS HomeBuyer Survey is the normal option for this type of house. Our reports are detailed and cover all of the main elements, each having a Condition Rating of 1, 2 or 3. There are sections for external and internal elements, gardens and outbuildings. There…
Stone Mine Workings The stone mines at Combe Down were oolite limestone mines, mainly worked in the 18th and 19th century. The Bath stone used for many of the buildings in Bath was mined from beneath and around Combe Down. The mines were closed in the 19th century but building work continued above ground with…
The RICS have produced the following guide aimed at young persons who are considering options for a future career. https://youtu.be/sVeglwi0QCI
The RICS have produced the following video which highlights the importance of getting a Home Survey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTlJV8z2aM0 The Types of Survey: Survey level one: RICS Condition Report Shows the condition of the property, offers guidance to legal advisors and highlights any urgent defects. Typically the lowest priced of the surveys, it is…
Anyone with problems of dampness and who has researched on the internet may discover posts highly critical of the use of damp-meters which are a standard piece of Surveyors equipment used also by the many damp-proofing ‘Specialists’. Those who have had a Survey carried out in their own house or flat may have noticed the Surveyor…
A belated Happy New Year to all clients, past present and future. 2015 was our busiest year to date and we carried out a record number of Surveys and Valuations. Emma has provided first class support and excellent customer service and Rebecca has been kept busy with typing Building Surveys and HomeBuyer Reports. The property…
Condensation It is again the season for condensation. All our Surveys provide advice on how to avoid condensation and some general advice is repeated below. Condensation often appears in the corners of rooms, behind furniture, to the lower walls of bay windows and in loft spaces, beneath the under-felt. A modern vapour permeable underlay is…
Due to the history of stone mine workings in Combe Down, we would recommend that purchasers obtain a detailed environmental report before buying property in this area. This will help provide further information as to the presence or otherwise of ventilation shafts to old mine workings. However, we would advise that it is likely that…
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 are subjected to. Traditional building construction is based on the…
The lack of recent posts on our website reflects the fact that we have been busy, really busy. It is a sellers market in Bath and Bristol and many of the Surveys we carry out are on properties which have received multiple offers and have sold within days. Clearly prices have risen strongly in the…
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