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Injection Damp Proof Course What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know
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...
Subsidence and Heave What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
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. Finding cracks in a property can be worrying, especially if you are buying a home...
Missing Pointing What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
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...
Damp in Properties What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
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...
Bridging of a DPC What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
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. A damp-proof course, often referred to as a DPC, is designed to help prevent...
Cracks to Render What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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...