What Causes Moisture in Buildings?
One of the most common causes of moisture in buildings is penetrating dampness. It includes any damp which has penetrated the building; however, it also provides plumbing leaks. On one of our building surveys in Kingston, we saw the causes of penetrating dampness from a cavity wall (generally post the 1920s). Penetrating damp from outside […]
What is a EPC and MEES?
What are Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)? An EPC is a certificate that rates how energy efficient a house or building is. By law, all sold, rented, or leased facilities must have an EPC, which will last for 10 years before it has to be renewed. It will tell you roughly how expensive property will […]
Common Flat Roofs Construction Types & Issues
Flat roofs are often found on extensions and outbuildings; however, they can sometimes be found on flats and commercial buildings. In general, they tend to be less effective than pitch roofs as they are less effective in shedding water, which can lead to more defects. Types of Flat Roofs Cold Roof A cold roof is […]
How to Increase Your Property Value with Landscaping
When planning to sell, one should consider investing in home improvements because it will significantly increase property value. Since not every upgrade will pay off, it is best to try out improving curb appeal methods. A sure way to create a positive and memorable first impression on potential buyers is through landscaping. So, a neat […]
11 Common Defects in Older Homes
A large portion of older buildings, such as Georgian and Victorian houses, were designed to be breathable. Lime mortar and clay bricks were very popular in the Georgian and Victorian periods. These materials are permeable by nature, meaning when the water hits the external envelope can be absorbed and evaporated. Combined with the use of […]
How Can Garden Villages Help the Housing Crisis?
The media has documented the UK’s housing crisis on many occasions. With both journalists and politicians raising the issue, could new garden villages be the answer? What is a Garden Village? Simply put, garden villages are pieces of brownfield land that can be used for new housing communities. Usually, a garden village will contain anywhere […]
How To Get On the Surrey Property Ladder
Owning a property is one of the best investments you can consider. Follow along as we explore various options home buyers may take to climb their way up the Surrey property ladder. Help to Buy: Equity Loan According to Zoopla, an extremely popular government scheme to help people enter the property ladder, in the last […]
A Guide to Property Investment
Real estate has always been the most secure and lucrative way of doing it when it comes to investing. And this holds, especially in today’s modern times. Since the financial crisis of 2008, investing in property has proven to be one of the very few consistent value holders. When it comes to investing in […]
How To Sell to Millennial Homebuyers
34% of property purchases were made by millennial homebuyers last year.
Why Hire A Project Manager?
By having someone experienced coordinate and project manage your extension or loft conversion, you have less risk than doing it yourself. Most people think they know what “project management” is until they realize the importance of using industry-standard contracts and adhering to those terms, even for smaller jobs. Before coming to us, people ran into […]