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Building Survey of a Listed Country House and Outbuildings in Dorset

We recently carried out a detailed building survey of a substantial listed period property in Dorset, comprising the main house, ...

12^th Oct

Why a Damp Meter Reading Is Not a Damp Diagnosis The instrument can reveal a pattern, but it cannot explain ...

12^th Oct

Georgian Brickwork: When a Repair Does More Harm Than Good

A guide to brick bonds, lime mortar, repointing and the changes to question before buying or renovating a Georgian home. ...

6^th Oct

SMITH HERITAGE SURVEYORS

Traditional Windows: Repair, Upgrade or Replace? Weathered paint is not a structural diagnosis, and replacement is not the only route ...

28^th Sep

Cracks in an Old House: Settlement, Movement or Subsidence?

Most old buildings have moved. The skill lies in deciding whether that movement is historic, harmless or active. The shape ...

14^th Sep

Autumn Maintenance Checklist for Period and Listed Homes

A day spent checking the roof, gutters, walls and ventilation can prevent a winter of avoidable damp and decay. Autumn ...

7^th Sep

Why the Right Surveyor Is Worth Waiting For

A few extra days for a careful, specialist survey can prevent weeks of confusion, unnecessary work and avoidable delay later. ...

31^st Aug

Buying a Listed Barn or Barn Conversion? What a Listed Building Survey Can Reveal

There is something immediately compelling about a historic barn. The scale, the oak frame, the handmade clay tiles, the worn ...

24^th Jun

Victorian & Edwardian House Survey London: What Type of Survey Do You Need?

If you are buying a Victorian or Edwardian property in London, selecting the right survey is not simply a formality, ...

9^th Apr

The Building of Georgian Bath, and why it’s a great place to live today.

A Brief Overview of Bath and Its Buildings (Part 1) Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, Bath is widely regarded ...

13^th Feb

Do You Need Listed Building Consent for Damp Works?

Do You Need Listed Building Consent for Damp Works? A Surveyor’s Perspective from Working with Old Buildings** By David ...

9^th Feb

What Is a RICS Level 3 Building Survey?

What Is a RICS Level 3 Building Survey? A RICS Level 3 Building Survey is the most detailed survey available under the ...

4^th Feb