Tips for keeping your home cool
Its that time of year again when temperatures soar and trying to stay cool is the top priority. In the UK houses are not designed… Read More »Tips for keeping your home cool
Its that time of year again when temperatures soar and trying to stay cool is the top priority. In the UK houses are not designed… Read More »Tips for keeping your home cool
In todays blog we are going to try something a little different. Therefore today we are talking about a case study that has an inadequate… Read More »Case study: Inadequate roof structure
Valley gutters are formed when two roof pitches join at the base, forming a v shape. The gutters are largely horizontal with a slight slope… Read More »Maintenance of Valley Gutters
Bats in the Belfry: Understanding the Implications of Bats in your House While bats are fascinating creatures with essential roles in ecosystems, having them take… Read More »Bats in the Belfry: Understanding the Implications of Bats in your House
Bathrooms are a common place for condensation issues in the home. The high levels of moisture from showers are a recipe for disaster. This is… Read More »Extractor Fan Maintenance
What is a cavity wall tie? Cavity walls are made of two skins of brickwork/blockwork with a gap between. Single skin brickwork can only be… Read More »A Brief Overview of Cavity Wall Tie Failure
When buying a property one key part to look at is the drainage. You should be looking to see if it is a mains system… Read More »Non Mains Drainage
Freehold Vs Leasehold When you buy your new home there are two main types, leasehold and freehold. Broadly speaking a freehold property is where you… Read More »Leasehold Properties
The EPC An EPC is a document which details the energy efficiency of a property. To easily define houses there is a colour code system… Read More »Understanding an EPC
So you have had an offer accepted on a property and now you want to find out more. The next job to do is choosing… Read More »Choosing the right survey