Where to start with your Home Buyers Survey or Building Survey Report
So you have did the right thing, you booked me to carry out a survey and the report has just arrived in your email inbox. Now what?
Most of the reports I send out are around 70 to 80 pages long so they can sometimes seems a little intimidating. Don’t worry, reading the report won’t feel like working your way through ‘War and Peace’.
Should I worry about condensation in my loft?
Roof leaks and problems with gutters can cause untold damage to the timbers of your roof so keeping water out is really important, however what about the water that collects in the roof due to condensation? Can that cause the same problems?
Spray Foam Insulation – is it good for your loft?
With the ever rising cost of fuel many home owners and buyers are looking at ways to insulate their properties. In this blog I will look at one option that may look like a good way of saving some money but in reality may end up with you have to fork out much more than you might have anticipated – spray foam insulation.
Is installing a Heat Pump a good idea?
If you are buying a property and thinking about adding in a Heat Pump, then you first step should always be having a Home Buyers Survey or Building Survey carried out. Firstly, this is because there are many defects that can impact the energy efficiency of a property. Secondly your surveyor should also be giving you useful information about the efficiency of the current heating system along with information about the levels of insulation present.