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So ten days after the referendum and maybe we are recovering from the shock. The world has not stopped turning, the sun is shining at last and it seems clients are still buying property. But what of the future? There seems to be little disputing that leaving the EU will most likely adversely affect the…

  Chimneys are often out-of-sight and therefore out-of-mind. They are normally one of the most exposed parts of the property and potentially one of the more expensive repairs if there is significant damage. Careful maintenance will reduce the risks of expensive repairs. The chimneys are one of the first elements we assess as part of…

Stone Mine Workings The stone mines at Combe Down were oolite limestone mines, mainly worked in the 18th and 19th century. The Bath stone used for many of the buildings in Bath was mined from beneath and around Combe Down. The mines were closed in the 19th century but building work continued above ground with…

The RICS have produced the following guide aimed at young persons who are considering options for a future career.    https://youtu.be/sVeglwi0QCI

The RICS have produced the following video which highlights the importance of getting a Home Survey.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTlJV8z2aM0   The Types of Survey:   Survey level one: RICS Condition Report Shows the condition of the property, offers guidance to legal advisors and highlights any urgent defects. Typically the lowest priced of the surveys, it is…

Anyone with problems of dampness and who has researched on the internet  may discover posts highly critical of the use of damp-meters which are a standard piece of Surveyors equipment used also by the many damp-proofing ‘Specialists’. Those who have had a Survey carried out in their own house or flat may have noticed the Surveyor…

A belated Happy New Year to all clients, past present and future. 2015 was our busiest year to date and we carried out a record number of Surveys and Valuations. Emma has provided first class support and excellent customer service and Rebecca has been kept busy with typing Building Surveys and HomeBuyer Reports. The property…

Condensation It is again the season for condensation. All our Surveys provide advice on how to avoid condensation and some general advice is repeated below. Condensation often appears in the corners of rooms, behind furniture, to the lower walls of bay windows and in loft spaces, beneath the under-felt. A modern vapour permeable underlay is…

Due to the history of stone mine workings in Combe Down, we would recommend  that purchasers obtain a detailed environmental report before buying property in this area. This will help provide further information as to the presence or otherwise of ventilation shafts to old mine workings. However, we would advise that it is likely that…