Cement For Pointing: Should You Use it?

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The use of cement mortar to repoint older properties is one of the most common issues we see when conducting building surveys. Whilst repointing a property may seem like a routine or minor repair, using the wrong materials can cause damp issues and damage to brickwork and stonework, meaning some hefty repair bills in future.  … Read more

What is a Snagging Survey & Are They Worth It?

New build home

If you’re buying a new build home, you’d be forgiven for thinking it should be pristine. However, even the best new homes can have issues. To ensure everything is completed to the correct standard, and to protect yourself and your home from issues in the future, instruct an independent surveyor to conduct a snagging survey … Read more

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Sustainability in Architecture

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With the ever-impending climate crisis upon us and changes in living and working practices in a post covid world, the need for sustainable architecture which provides a tangible connection to the natural world has never been in sharper focus.