Why Every Surveyor Needs a Content-Driven Website That Instantly Connects with Clients
The Importance of a Well-Structured Website for Surveyors First impressions matter. When potential clients visit a surveyor’s website, they should immediately understand the services offered and how to proceed. A well-structured site builds trust, reflects professionalism, and encourages visitors to take action. A clear website conveys expertise, credibility, and professionalism. When visitors quickly find what […]
Tips for Surveyors: Conducting Winter Home Surveys
Winter brings a unique set of challenges for residential surveyors. From unpredictable weather to daylight constraints, surveyors need to be well-prepared to ensure accurate assessments. Here’s a guide with practical advice for surveyors to make winter home surveys as efficient, accurate, and safe as possible. 1. Plan for Shorter Days Winter days are short, so […]
Hygroscopic salts and Hygroscopicity!

Last year I visited a property with several issues contributing to dampness in the third floor attic room chimney. The client who had instructed a roofing contractor to undertake repairs had been monitoring the problem themselves by drawing around the visible damp stains with a pencil to evaluate whether or not this was a developing […]
Critiquing Section 10(4) of the Party Wall Act: An Open Door to Abuse

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is designed to provide a clear framework for resolving disputes that arise when building works affect shared walls, boundary walls, or excavations near neighbouring properties. While the intention behind the Act is commendable, Section 10(4) has come under scrutiny for being susceptible to misuse. This section, which addresses the […]
Residential Freehold vs Leasehold
Freehold and leasehold are two different types of property ownership. They have distinct implications regarding ownership, rights, responsibilities, and control over the property. Freehold Ownership Definition: Freehold ownership means that the owner owns the building and the land on which it stands outright, indefinitely. The ownership is “free from hold” of any entity other than […]
Drones for flat roof inspection
A survey of a flat roof involves more than a visual inspection of the roof surface. Knowledge of the type and condition of underlying substrate of insulation layers, vapour control and deck material are necessary to form a comprehensive survey report. A visual inspection of the surface cannot provide this level of information and since a drone […]
What Type of Survey Do I Need? – Why We Only Offer RICS Level 3 Building Surveys on ‘Traditional’ Homes…
When it comes to surveying homes, the type of survey we recommend greatly depends on the age and construction of the property. For what we consider ‘traditional’ buildings, we exclusively offer Level 3 Building Surveys. Here’s why… What Do We Mean by ‘Traditional’ Buildings? A traditional building typically refers to those constructed before 1919. This […]