Viewing category: Property defects
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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.
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...
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...
Soffits, fascias and gutters keep rainwater away from the roof and walls of a home. Here is what eac...
What is cladding in the UK? What homeowners should know
13 Aug, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Property defects
Cladding is a layer of material applied to the exterior of a building. Since the Grenfell Tower fire...
Concrete window sills: what defects mean when buying a property
13 Aug, 2026/ by Surveyor Local /Guides, Property defects
Damaged concrete window sills are a common finding in property surveys, particularly on older homes....