Defects appear in buildings for several reasons and a professional inspection, carried out by a Chartered Building Surveyor, will assist in identifying the defect and provide advice as to the cause and make recommendations for remedial works.
Building of all ages will invariably develop some defects over time, whether this is caused through wear and tear of materials, poor detailing of the original design, or poor workmanship.
Defects such as dampness, condensation, wet and dry rot, subsidence and cracking through thermal expansion and structural movement can all have a detrimental effect on buildings of all types. We can also inspection and provide advice on spray foam insulation and other retrospectively installed products that are now identifying as risks to existing properties.
Early identification, inspection and remedy can prevent significant works and costs in the future as if left unchecked these issues can become a serious matter.
As well as inspecting and identifying defects in buildings we can also work with you to put in place a scheme of works to rectify the issue. Working with both the private householder, commercial occupier and insurance companies (where claims are needed), we can put in place a professionally supervised remedy to most building defects, working closely with local contractors to achieve an affordable and practical solution.