Not all property surveys have the same purpose or level of inspection. A mortgage valuation, home survey, building survey and specialist defect inspection can produce very different conclusions because they are answering different questions. Why can surveys disagree?...
Property disputes can quickly become complicated when each party has a different explanation for what caused the damage. A specialist defect assessment can help separate the observed defect from assumptions about its cause. What does a defect analysis involve? A...
Cracks are one of the most common causes of concern for homeowners. The immediate assumption is often subsidence, but cracking can arise for many different reasons. What can cause cracking? Possible causes include: Normal thermal or moisture-related movement....
A Defect Analysis Report is a focused investigation into a particular problem affecting a property. Unlike a general building survey, the purpose is usually to establish what a defect is, what may have caused it and whether further investigation or specialist advice...
Not every crack, damp patch or building defect requires a specialist survey. However, there are circumstances where a more focused investigation is appropriate. A Defect Analysis Report can be particularly useful when a defect is persistent, unexplained or potentially...
Cracks in walls are one of the most common concerns raised by homeowners and property buyers. In many cases, cracking is relatively minor and associated with normal building movement, drying shrinkage or deterioration of decorative finishes. However, some cracks can...
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. Damp is one of the most common concerns raised by homeowners and buyers. It can...
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. Pointing is the mortar between bricks. It may seem like a small part of a...
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. Damp is one of the most common issues found in homes. It can affect older...
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...
