Dave Smith, Author at Smith Heritage Surveyors

Traditional English tied flint cottages with modern renovation

Green Homes: The Rise of Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Living

Learn about eco homes, also known as ecological homes or environmentally friendly homes. Discover how they incorporate sustainable practices, technologies, ...

18^th May

What is the conservation British standard?

What is the purpose of the BS 7913 and why is it so important for heritage surveys? BS7913 is a British ...

19^th Apr

Buying an oversees property!

Looking to buy a property abroad? Here's all you need to know. Buying a property abroad can be an exciting ...

16^th Apr

Row of victorian terraced houses in the UK

The benefits of a building survey for property investors.

Investing in property? Why a home survey is crucial to your success! As a property investor, you want to ensure ...

11^th Apr

Surveying a Wealdon Hall House!

We recently inspected a Wealden Hall House in Essex and found that there was a very limited amount of information ...

29^th Mar

Dampness in buildings: Simple advice to improve damp issues in your property.

Simple advice to help improve damp issues in your home. Since the very unfortunate case of two-year-old Awaab Ishaak sadly ...

4^th Mar

Buying a property in Salisbury: Everything you need to know about buying a house in Salisbury.

Buying a house in Salisbury: Everything you need to know about buying a property in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Salisbury is a ...

21^st Feb

Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Buying a Property!

Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Buying a Property! Skipping home inspections: It's important to have a home inspection to check ...

19^th Feb

Lime Pointing

Specialist heritage mortar? Or just what they used for thousands of years before cement? What is lime mortar? Lime mortar ...

5^th Feb

Guide to buying a Victorian building

I'm buying a Victorian property, what type of survey do I need. If you're buying a Victorian property, it's recommended ...

5^th Feb

The need for old buildings to breathe

Inappropriate cement pointing causing damp issues in my property by reducing the ability of the walls to breathe? The breathability ...

2^nd Jan

Thatched roof cottage in a typical English village

Thatched home inspection: Surveying a thatched property.

Buying a thatched property? We undertake specialist thatched roof surveys. Click here to contact us and to get a thatched ...

22^nd Dec

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