Building Surveys
Why do you need a building survey? There are numerous reasons why a property owner may consider obtaining a building survey. Most commonly they are commissioned by prospective homeowners who wish to determine the current condition of a property prior to purchase. Deciding to buy a property is widely regarded to be one of the […]
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Often overlooked, the Party Wall Act protects adjoining owners against potential damage to their property as a result of certain types of neighbouring building work. Similarly, it also protects the individual or company undertaking the work from false or exaggerated claims from resultant damage. The Act is separate from obtaining planning permission or building regulations […]
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At Ashridge Surveyors, we understand that property disputes can be stressful and time-consuming. We are here to assist you in reaching an outcome that you can be comfortable with whilst avoiding the cost and stress that litigation can bring. Life can be difficult at the best of times without the need for a lengthy litigation […]
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Building defect diagnosis involves the analysis of a building’s construction to understand the causes of failure and enable appropriate repair work to be specified. The most commonly reported building defects relate to: Structural Movement Damp penetration Condensation Before any repair work is undertaken it is essential to fully understand the root cause of the visible […]
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