This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Render is commonly used on external walls to protect the building from the...
Bay Window Movement What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
May 13, 2026 | Full Building (Level 3) Surveys
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Bay windows are a common and attractive feature in many homes, particularly older...
Brick Spalling What It Means and Why It Should Not Be Ignored
May 13, 2026 | Defect Analysis, RICS HomeBuyer Reports
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Brickwork is one of the most important parts of a property’s external fabric. It...
Moss and Lichen on Roofs What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
May 13, 2026 | Defect Analysis, RICS HomeBuyer Reports
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Moss and lichen are commonly found on roofs, particularly on older properties,...
Tile Delamination What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know
May 13, 2026 | Full Building (Level 3) Surveys, RICS HomeBuyer Reports
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Roof tiles play an essential role in protecting a property from the elements....
Carpet Moths What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
May 13, 2026 | Defect Analysis, RICS HomeBuyer Reports
This article is part of our typical property defects series and based upon issues our surveyors regularly locate during RICS Level 2 Surveys, Level 3 Surveys and Defect Analysis Reports. Carpet moths are a common but frustrating problem in homes. They can damage...
What Are the Typical Defects Found in a Snagging List?
Apr 14, 2026 | Snagging List Surveys
When moving into a new build home, one of the most important early steps is identifying any defects that need to be put right by the builder or developer. These issues are commonly recorded in a snagging list, which acts as a schedule of faults, incomplete items, and...
A Complete Guide to the Snagging List Process
Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, Snagging List Surveys
A snagging list is one of the most important parts of finishing a new build or recently completed renovation. It helps identify defects, incomplete items and poor-quality finishes before the project is treated as fully handed over. If you are buying a new build home,...
New Build Snagging Lists
Apr 14, 2026 | Building Surveying, Schedule of Conditions
If you are buying a new build home, arranging a snagging list is one of the most important steps you can take before or shortly after moving in. A new build snagging list helps identify defects, unfinished items and poor workmanship so that the builder or developer...
Snagging Lists for New Build Homes
Apr 14, 2026 | Building Surveying, Schedule of Conditions
Buying a new build home is exciting, but it does not always mean the property will be flawless on the day you move in. Even newly completed homes can contain a range of defects, from minor cosmetic issues to more serious faults affecting performance, safety or...



