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Fire safety and prevention in property construction
07 Oct, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Property defects
Compartmentation, fire doors, non-combustible materials and alarms: the fire safety features every b...
Brick bonds and their issues: what your surveyor looks for
07 Oct, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Property defects
Most homebuyers never give brickwork a second thought. But the pattern in which bricks are laid can...
Green algae on walls: causes, fixes and what surveyors look for
07 Oct, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Property defects
Green algae on walls is easy to overlook, but a surveyor won't miss it and neither should you.
The TA6 form and your survey: what the property information form covers
07 Oct, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Survey process
The TA6 form is a key part of buying and selling a home in England and Wales, but it's no replacemen...
Should you send your survey to your solicitor? What your surveyor flags
07 Oct, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Survey process
Your survey isn't just about damp and dodgy roofs. It also hands your solicitor a list of legal issu...
Water damage survey: signs, causes and what a surveyor checks in a house
07 Oct, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Property defects
How to spot water damage in a house, what causes it and what a water damage survey will check before...
Artificial Intelligence: How it can assist with surveying
01 Oct, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Surveyors and RICS
AI is changing how chartered surveyors work. Here is what that means for buyers and the surveys that...
Timber cladding on a house: what buyers need to know
29 Sep, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Property defects
Timber cladding can add character and kerb appeal to a property, but it also comes with maintenance...
Buying a timber frame house: what you need to know
29 Sep, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Property defects
Timber frame is a legitimate and increasingly common construction method, but it comes with specific...