Damp in UK properties is a common problem. It can come in 3 forms: Condensation Penetrating damp Rising damp Of these three, condensation is the most common and thankfully it is the easiest to fix. In most cases you will not need an expert, or a damp survey to find and fix condensation. Penetrating damp …
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A homebuyers survey can be a good idea before you buy a property. The survey and report that follows can help you uncover any potential issues and repairs that are needed. This information can help you to negotiate a better price. It can also help you to assess the amount of work needed after your …
A dedicated damp survey can be required for several different reasons. One of the most common, is following a homebuyer’s survey where the surveyor identifies damp that needs further investigation. At this point a decision is made (usually by the lender) that a more thorough damp survey is required. A second potential reason is when …
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Damp in a property is a very common occurrence. However, locating the cause of damp and figuring out exactly what needs fixing, can sometimes be a challenge. The issue of damp may come up during a survey of your property. An example of this could be a general survey, such as a home buyers report. …
When will I need a timber and damp report? There are two main reasons why a timber and damp report may be carried out on a property. The first, and most common, is as a result of the findings of a HomeBuyer Report. This is a survey that is carried out on a property somebody …
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For many people, the discovery that there is damp in a property comes from a HomeBuyer Report. Up until 2009 this was known as a HSV (Homebuyers Survey and Valuation). It’s often still referred to as a Homebuyers Survey. It is the most commonly undertaken type of survey which looks at the general condition of …
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