Damp in Old Houses: What Causes it & How To Fix it

Damp in an old house

Older buildings are revered for their character and ability to stand the test of time, but despite this, many property owners or buyers will inevitably find damp somewhere. By reading this blog, we can help you understand the causes of damp in your property and guide you through how to properly manage it.  What causes … Read more

Who Needs a Home Survey & Who Organises It?

Organising a survey is an important part of buying a property. The survey allows you to better understand your property, whether it is worth the price that is being asked of you and any repairs that may be required. But if a survey is needed, who exactly organises a survey when buying a house?  Our … Read more

Snagging Surveys: What Are They & When Should You Get One?

A ‘snagging survey’ might have been offered to you by a building surveyor prompting you to consider if you need to have one conducted. Buying a new property should mean that you are getting a home in perfect condition, however, due to time constraints or limitations, this unfortunately isn’t always the case. To find any … Read more

Cement For Pointing: Should You Use it?

Red bricks with cement pointing

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

Common Issues: an essential guide for homebuyers

A dark brick house with a garden in bloom

Our reports provide a unique insight into your property which other types of report don’t, including mobile and broadband speeds, noise and disturbance data, and budget costs as standard, and we provide it in a format which is easy to understand with photographs throughout.

Adding value to your home

A living room with a mirror and orange couch

It’s been the year of staying home, and you may have felt inspired to update things, maybe you’re fed up of the same space and want to move on, or you’ve just seen the current busy market and want to make some improvements to really increase the value of your home before selling.

Improving not moving

A home recently bought by someone

We’re spending more time at home than ever before, and you may be wondering if your current space is right for you. Maybe you’ve been working from home and need more office space, or you have a growing family and want to make sure there’s enough space for everyone to have some peace and quiet. … Read more