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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

Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Property in Bath

Building Survey in Bath - Bath is a beautiful city in England with a rich history and culture. It offers ...

28^th Dec

Damp in Old Houses:

SPAB-Approved Guidance Explained Simply Damp is one of the most common concerns for anyone buying or living in an older ...

30^th Nov

Why Traditional Building Materials Matter: Understanding, Maintaining and Caring for Historic Buildings

Why Traditional Building Materials Matter: Understanding, Maintaining and Caring for Historic Buildings Introduction: Building for the Long Term Historic buildings ...

21^st Oct

How to Retrofit Traditional Homes: Breathable, Energy-Efficient Solutions for Old Buildings

Retrofitting older buildings to improve energy efficiency is an important goal, but when it comes to traditional properties, a one-size-fits-all ...

17^th Jun