Property surveying advice, market observations and practical guidance for buyers and landlords across Liverpool and Merseyside, written by the surveyors who do the inspections.
Solid wall terraces were built without a damp proof course by design. Learn how they handle moisture, what really causes damp and why diagnosis comes first.
Read more: No Damp Proof Course: How Solid Wall Terraces Really Handle MoistureUnderstand date-of-death property valuations, ownership shares, supporting evidence and the questions executors should ask before instructing.
Read more: Probate Property Valuations: A Guide for ExecutorsYour EPC recommendations list is software generated, not a bespoke plan. Learn the right order for improvements and which measures suit older Liverpool homes.
Read more: Your EPC Recommendations Report: Turning the List Into a Real Improvement PlanHorizontal cracks in brickwork often mean cavity wall tie failure, not subsidence. Learn the signs and how a Level 3 survey confirms it. RICS registered.
Read more: Cavity Wall Tie Failure: The Hidden Defect a Level 3 Survey UncoversA retaining wall and garden structure survey checks the walls, steps, and outbuildings that fail after a dry summer. Learn what to inspect before you buy this July.
Read more: Retaining Wall and Garden Structure Survey: The Boundary Risk Buyers MissA flat roof survey checks the covering, drainage, and upstands that fail first on extensions, dormers, and garages. Inspect this summer before the autumn rains arrive.
Read more: Flat Roof Survey: The Summer Inspection That Prevents Winter LeaksA woodworm and timber survey catches active beetle infestation and hidden rot in a property's structure. Summer is when the signs are clearest. Here is what to check.
Read more: Woodworm and Timber Survey: Why Summer Is When Infestations ShowA conservatory and extension survey checks whether that added space was built to last and built with approval. Learn what to inspect this summer before you commit.
Read more: Conservatory and Extension Survey: What to Check Before You Buy This SummerA chimney stack survey catches the pointing, flashing, and flue faults that hide above the roofline. Learn what to check this summer before the fires return in autumn.
Read more: Chimney Stack Survey: The Summer Check Every Buyer OverlooksA pre-sale survey lets sellers fix or price defects before buyers find them, keeping your summer move on track. See what a vendor survey covers and why it pays.
Read more: Selling Your Home This Summer? Why a Pre-Sale Survey Keeps Your Move on TrackGet in touch for a no-obligation quote. We typically respond within the hour during business hours.
