October 30th, 2024
Understanding Radon: The Silent Threat
To most, unless you have a vivid memory of the periodic table, the term ‘radon’ won’t mean a whole lot. However, if you’re a homebuyer in the process of purchasing a new property…
Health and Safety.
May 10th, 2022
Asbestos Pipe Insulation
In this article, Asbestos Surveyor, Callum Skene, explains the main three types of asbestos-containing pipe insulation and reminds us of the requirements for safe removal. He then explores some of the legal implications…
December 11th, 2021
Condensation – A Case Study
In this article, Alan McKeown, Building Surveyor at Plumb Stone Surveyors, shares a case study of a non-invasive damp survey he carried out. The scope of the survey, requested by the landlord of…
March 17th, 2021
Indirect Cold-Water Systems – Health and Safety Implications
The new RICS Home Survey Standard refers to risks to occupants, specifically in paragraph 4.5 as follows: “…matters that an RICS member or regulated firm is aware of that present a safety risk…
June 18th, 2020
Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking
Modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) is one of the greatest human rights concerns of our time. The figures for victims far outnumber even the transatlantic slave trade of the 16th and 19th…
February 17th, 2020
Grenfell Tower – What Have We Learned From Phase 1 of the Inquiry?
In October 2019 Phase 1 of the Grenfell Tower report was published by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, convened under the chairmanship of the Rt Hon Sir Martin Moore-Bick. Phase 1 of the inquiry…
February 10th, 2020
Radon – How to Test and Mitigate
In this article, Robert Owen from propertECO explains how radon testing is carried out and how high levels of radon can be mitigated. This information may be useful for clients if a property…
November 10th, 2019
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is tasteless, odourless and colourless, but it can cause danger and even kill. In recent news it has been reported that footballer Emiliano Sala, who tragically died when the plane he…
August 10th, 2019
Unsafe Gas Installations
Negotiating your way through a property whilst giving due consideration to any gas installation can be a tough challenge, and while a Gas Safe registered engineer is sufficiently qualified to inspect gas installations,…
June 10th, 2018
Assessing the Safety of High-Rise Buildings
by Phil Parnham MRICS A year on from Grenfell Tower The fire at London’s Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017 was a human tragedy. As the disaster continues to be covered by the…