Condensation is possibly the biggest cause of misdiagnosis of rising damp and is far more common than rising damp as it is becoming an increasing problem in both modern and older properties.

The RICS has a comprehensive guide that explains what is covered within each type of survey and what you can expect in the report for each one; after all it is the content of the report you are most interested in, not necessarily how the surveyor carries out the inspection. But which is right for your homebuying needs?

Over the past six months, thanks to the trust our clients have placed in our services, we have been able to donate over £2000 to the Trust.

Houses on the market are taking almost two weeks (12 days) longer to sell than the same time period last year, Zoopla’s latest data shows. Properties that sold last month (September) were on the market for an average of 34 days. 

The surveyor inspects the inside and outside of the main building and all permanent outbuildings, recording the construction and significant visible defects that are evident.

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