by Lorraine Heath | Jun 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
As soon as the morning news of this apparently inexcusable tragedy broke, surveyors here began digging, driven by professional interest. Soon – based on news reports and on publicly available information – we formed the view that many shortcomings had arisen;...
by Lorraine Heath | Apr 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Surveyors love a loft! They are so revealing. Most properties undergo continuous updating, and Victorian or earlier houses may have substantially altered interiors but the loft tells much. In here, the surveyor can find features that allow him to date the...
by Lorraine Heath | Nov 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered why old wood worm holes are often visible in floor boards yet there is no history of treatment? Probably not but I will tell you anyway. Woodworm (of which there are many forms from common furniture to the dreaded deathwatch beetle) eventually...
by Lorraine Heath | Nov 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
EPCs are no longer required for listed buildings; the full details are as follows; According to the ‘Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings’ guide produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government buildings and monuments officially protected as...
by Lorraine Heath | Nov 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Unlikely as it seems, after the election, we might find our homes are taxed, and I’m not talking about the trusty old council tax. It is a potentially highly contetious move that could be considered by all parties. With house prices seemingly out of control,...
by Lorraine Heath | Nov 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Considering Extending your home or making use of that dusty loft full of long forgotten belongings in old cardboard boxes ? A recent study on house building extensions confirmed that a side or rear addition may provide added value in the tune of 10-15% after the cost...
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