Insights
Notes from the field on subsidence, damp, party walls and the everyday defects we're asked to diagnose.
Cracks, lifting tiles or uneven floors can be worrying. A recent Specific Defect Survey uncovered a fascinating — and serious — cause: sulphate attack in a concrete floor slab.
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Not every crack means structural trouble. A recent survey of a 1940s terraced property shows why the diagnosis matters as…
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Subsidence can cause a lot of worry for homeowners. Here is how to recognise the signs, and what happens next.
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Spray foam insulation has been the centre of a media storm — poor installation, timber decay and mortgage difficulties. Here…
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Before you start construction work at your property, it is worth understanding whether the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies…
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Guttering has protected buildings from water damage for thousands of years. Here is why it is worth checking yours before…
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