Structural calculations are an integral part of a submission to building control. Along with the technical designs, they show the building control officers what you are planning to do, and help them assess whether your plans are in line with current building regulations.
Building surveying in Swindon is typical of much of the country. The defects we see in Swindon and surrounding towns such as Chippenham and Cirencester are damp-related or associated with the use of non-standard construction techniques, reflecting the build types of houses in the region.
Assessing the roof is always a crucial part of a building survey. If the property being surveyed is thatched, a through roof inspection is even more important.
Most sellers are above board, but it makes sense to be aware of tactics that we have seen be used to trick those who are not used to critically assessing properties.
Before your property survey is carried out, it’s worth getting an idea of what a surveyor will look for. There are a few things you
Determine what steps to take if a survey presents a problem with your property and reveals unexpected issues and is not as positive as you’d hoped.
This article outlines what a Homebuyer Survey is, the options available, property suitability, areas it will survey, and what to expect from an inspection.
There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding property surveys. We bust 4 common survey myths so you know the facts about getting a property survey.
RICS stands for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Established in 1792, it is an international body of accreditation which regulates and trains chartered surveyors,
A property valuation is not the same as a property survey. Many home buyers are not aware of the difference between a valuation and a survey because it
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