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TRADITIONAL AND HISTORIC BUILDING SURVEYING

Surveyor's Journal

Here you can find case studies from actual surveys where modern alterations have not accommodated the unique behaviour of traditionally constructed buildings.

Lateral Damp from a Dormer Extension: Causes and What to Look For When Buying

Condensation in a Roof Space After a Dormer Extension: Why It Happens and What It Means

Blocked Cellar Vents in an Old House: How Lost Ventilation Causes Dampness and Timber Decay

Damp Patches on a Chimney Breast: Why Sealing a Fireplace Causes Condensation

White Staining and Crumbling Masonry on a Chimney: Hygroscopic Salts Explained

potropaic Markings in a Listed House: What Sand-Blasting Can Destroy Without Anyone Knowing

Damp at the Base of Walls in an Old House: Why a Cement Floor Is Often the Cause

Damp Behind Dry Lining in a Historic Cellar: What Buyers Need to Know

Buying a Listed Building with Unauthorised Alterations: What You Need to Know

If you are looking to purchase a property with alterations or extensions, our surveys can advise on how modern and traditional elements interact with one another.

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