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Air Brick
Perforated brick or grating set into wall to provide ventilation. Most frequently used at the base of walls to ventilate suspended timber ground floors.
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Architrave
A moulding around a doorway or window opening. It usually covers the joints between the frame and the wall finish, thus hiding any shrinkage gaps which may occur.
Services
I provide a range of surveying services to suit a range of building types and requirements from clients. These are all based on RICS guidance and can provide services that surpass standard surveys available in the market place. I ensure that anyone wanting to find out everything there is to know about a house can come to me for the answer. I have researched and worked with a number of specialists to ensure I can provide reliable, consistent information at reasonable cost and good value.
Types of Survey
Condensation Mould Management
This service is specifically tailored to Local Authorities and Housing associations dealing with Damp and Mould Complaints. In light of the coroner's report into the death of Awaad Ishakk and the questionnaire from the social housing regulator mould has become the highest priority. Geoff provides organizational and procedural advice as well as targeted training for management, operational staff, council members and representatives. His condensation management strategy has been developed in conjunction with Croydon and Basildon councils and consultation appointments with contractors and housing associations.
Modern Building Survey
Based on the Level 2 Homebuyer RICS survey, this survey checks everything and points out all the defects. This is ideal for newer homes built after 1960 where we don’t expect to find problems but you need peace of mind there is nothing serious. The additional benefit of this survey, as opposed to a standard Homebuyer survey, is that any defects found are fully explained to you. This allows you to benefit from my expertise without having to reinstruct or pay for return visits. Unlike standard products available, I liaise with your solicitor and answer any questions you or they have. This makes for a superior product that many home buyers value.
Comprehensive Survey Package
This is based on the RICS Level 3 level of detail but is packaged as a scope of options most clients select and value. This is a convenient way to get the answers most people need in a single pre-selected and easy to understand package, however, there are still ways that you can enhance your survey further by choosing some optional extras such as project advice or a visual inspection from a qualified electrician. This survey is ideal for older and more complicated properties where you need a detailed explanation of defects with costs.
Build Your Own Survey
This service is ideal for project homes or properties that have specific issues that you need detailed guidance on. You can control every aspect of the survey for yourself, focussing only on the things that concern you most, saving you money on the cost of the survey. Clients find this service particularly valuable as they can elect to omit areas they are confident they can assess themselves. If you have a project house you intend to refurbish the survey can be tailored to focus on those parts you feel hold the greatest risk and you can receive advice on your renovation plans for the house. I can provide insight into how well your proposals fit into the structure and give advice on typical project costs.
Site Visits & Single Defect Reports
This service is designed to get you answers quickly and to get you focused on the right track. You can book me to come to your home to review a problem and give you initial advice. This can range from damp to cracks in walls. If you want to go on to receive a full report I can provide a single defect report. This can either be in bullet points or to fully compliant expert witness report standard. Clients with more experience in property use me as a first opinion on project homes and buy to let purchases.