November 10th, 2019
Cast Iron Houses
As a Chartered Surveyor, I often find myself feeling very honoured and fortunate in my role. Not only do I love what I do, but I also have the privilege of seeing some…
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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…
November 10th, 2019
SAP 10 – Changes to Lighting
If you’re a regular reader of our technical bulletins, you’ll know that in our last two issues we looked at two of the methodological changes expected in the next version of SAP: hot…
September 11th, 2019
What is RdSAP 9.94?
RdSAP 9.94 is the latest version of RdSAP used for producing Energy Performance Certificates for existing dwellings from 22nd September 2019. The update from 9.93 includes:
September 10th, 2019
RdSAP – A Potted History (2)
SAP was introduced for the first time in 1995, as the basis of a new approach to Building Regulations for new homes. It was subsequently updated in 1998, 2001, 2005, 2009 and 2012…
August 18th, 2019
Moisture Balancing Act
A growing population, high property values, housing shortages, and increased occupation density have contributed to marked changes in the way we occupy homes in the UK. Alongside these changes other factors have impacted…
August 17th, 2019
Japanese Knotweed – Where Are We Now?
Japanese knotweed has a demonstrable impact on the built environment and the native ecology and environment of the UK. Following the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee report, this article takes stock…
August 16th, 2019
Finding and Converting Leads
Are you spread thinly and having to manually source, compete and convert leads? In this article, Matt Nally, Founder of Survey Booker and Surveyors Near Me has put together three simple steps that…
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,…
August 10th, 2019
Septic Tanks Discharging to Surface Water
If a septic tank discharges effluent directly to surface water, it will need to be upgraded or replaced by 1 January 2020 or when the owners of the septic tank sell the property,…