What You Need to Know Converting a hip roof to a gable roof is a popular choice for homeowners looking to maximize space in properties...

When it comes to constructing flat roofs it is crucial to get the specification correct to avoid future problems and have a long lasting...

The cost of a structural inspection can vary quite considerably depending on the type of structural inspection required, the size and...

Rising damp is a type of moisture problem that occurs in buildings when groundwater is able to rise up through porous building materials...

What is heave? Heave is the opposite of subsidence, referring to an upward movement of the ground surface or the foundation of a...

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SURVEYOR AND ENGINEER? Probably the best place to start is to briefly explain the difference between a...

BISF and Trusteel type steel framed houses.

Subsidence is a geological process where the ground level sinks or lowers. This can occur naturally due to various reasons such as soil...

Asbestos in residential properties can come in many forms. However, there are a few building materials where asbestos was regularly used...

There is a risk that the metal ties normally built into the wall cavities of buildings constructed before 1982 will eventually corrode....

Finlock gutters were introduced between 1950 and 1970 to replace cast iron gutters and there were several different styles introduced....