A Guide to Timber Roofs Timber has been the traditional choice of material for building roofs for many centuries. Today, it is still the top choice for roof material for contractors, housebuilders, and self-builders whether they are building in a traditional or contemporary style and irrespective of the roof style. Timber is used for both pitched and flat roofs and is a popular roofing material because it is widely available Read More…
A Guide to Foundations for New Builds and Renovation Projects Whether you are planning to construct a new build home or adding additional building projects to your existing property, effective preparation is the key to success. Although many new home builders are heavily focused on the design, getting planning permission, or finalising your choice of contractors, the foundation for your building project is an important aspect of the planning process Read More…
Fireplaces in Homes: The Facts At one point, fireplaces were an essential part of life and often the only way to provide warmth and heating in a home. Today, fireplaces are used less often as gas central heating is a more common choice, however, fireplaces are still present in many older homes. The Victorian Fireplace: How Does a Victorian Fireplace Work: Fireplaces are designed to allow you to have a Read More…
Everything You Need to Know About Removing a Chimney In the past, chimneys were an essential part of any home, but these days they are a relic. Electric fires and gas central heating have become the main ways to heat up a modern home and the majority of people who have a fireplace and chimney don’t use them as a heating source for the home. This has led to lots Read More…
When you think of bees, you might think about honey or a bad experience you once had getting stung by one. What many people do not consider, however, is the damage that a bee infestation can do to the home. If you see a few bees in or around your home, there are probably going to be more of them close by. There are different types of bees that can Read More…
Homebuyers Reports Vs Structural Surveys If you have found a property that you like and are in the process of starting to buy it, it’s a wise idea to invest in the services of a surveyor to inspect the property for any damage or issues that could be costly for you to repair later down the line. A building survey will provide you with information about the property, any pertinent Read More…
What is a Homebuyers Survey and is it Worth the Money? You’ve found the property of your dreams and put an offer in which has been accepted by the seller. Now, you’re ready to start the process of making the property purchase and transferring ownership of the property to yourself. However, before you purchase the home, it’s a wise idea to get a homebuyers survey. A survey is not legally Read More…
Why a Residential Survey is an Investment Worth Making Residential Surveyor London – You have found your perfect property, the seller has accepted the offer you’ve put in, and you’re all ready to get started with the purchasing process. However, no matter what type of house you are buying or how experienced you are with home buying, it’s always worth having a residential survey carried out on the property before Read More…
A Guide to Party Walls A Party Wall is a wall situated between two buildings or properties that are owned by two or more owners. There are two types of Party Wall according to the Party Wall etc. Act of 1996. This can include shared walls that are situated on the land of one homeowner, or a wall that is a part of two different properties and belonging to two Read More…
Different Types of Building Survey A building survey or house survey is an expert inspection of the condition of a property which is designed to identify any problems to the prospective buyer. It is carried out by a surveyor who will visit the property to inspect it and prepare a report that outlines any issues they find. In general, home buyers will typically have a survey conducted on a property Read More…