In today's blogpost topic we are going to be taking a look at condensation. Condensation in property is an incredibly common form of defects that our surveyors here at Stokemont see on a daily basis whether that be on a Defect Analysis Report, RICS HomeBuyer Report or...
In this week’s Property Surveying blogpost, we are going to be discussing Pre-purchase Surveys. If you are in the process of purchasing a new flat or house, and would like to ensure that it is clear of any costly and significant repairs, then you will need to have an...
In this week’s Surveying Blog post we will be looking at Asbestos, where you can find Asbestos, the different types, the potentially fatal health issues it could cause and the historic use of the material. Asbestos, What is it? Asbestos is natural silicate rock...
In today’s Property Surveying blog post topic we are going to be looking at pre-purchase surveys and building surveying. In particular we are going to be looking at the top five typical property defects that we find our surveyors see time and time again on both...
In this week’s surveying blog, we will be discussing Soakaways and the necessity of their installation. Soakaway Explained You may be reading this asking yourself “ what is a soakaway?”; generally speaking, a soakaway is an additional drainage system that isn’t...
In this week’s two part property surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at damp, the cause of it and how to quickly spot it before it ruins your property appearance, value, performance and even possibly you or your family’s health. This is the second part of...
In this week’s two part property surveying blog post, we are going to be looking at damp, the cause of it and how to quickly spot it before it ruins your property appearance, value, performance and even possibly you or your family’s health. There are four main common...
Thank you for clicking on today’s blog post topic. Today we will be looking at Building Surveying through the lens of pre purchase surveys! A RICS HomeBuyer Report ensures that you are fully aware of all the issues and defects present within a property that you are...
In this week’s property surveying blog post, we are going to be discussing building surveying, and in particular, the bridging of a damp-proof course, also referred to as a DPC. This is one of the most common property defects that our surveyors see here at Stokemont,...
In this blog we shall be discussing the importance of roof checks and discussing ways in which you can identify faults within your roof. Roofs face exposure to the harshest seasonal elements that Britain has to offer: spring showers, summer heat and the winter chill...
