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Energy Efficiency

If reducing your household energy bills is important to you we are happy to provide useful advice as part of our Building Survey report at no extra cost. Most people are familiar with loft and cavity wall insulation and maybe also replacing an old boiler (65% efficient) with a new one (90% efficient). There are however…

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Edwin Lake announce new link with HSBC and First Direct

We are pleased to announce a new panel appointment with HSBC. From November 2010 we commenced carrying out Mortgage Valuations, RICS HomeBuyer Reports and Building Surveys for HSBC and First Direct and their borrowers, primarily in BS and BA post codes. This supplements our existing relationships with a range of high quality market leading mortgage providers to include Natwest, Nationwide,…

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New for 2011

Clients instructing us to carry out a Building in 2011 will now receive more property specific Health and Safety advice with a dedicated section summarising risks. Common examples include radon gas, asbestos, damp and mould growth, electro-magnetic radiation and non-compliant stair joinery.  Another very common hazard is non-toughened glazing which is particularly dangerous where present below 1000mm in height and if…