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Cornish Units

Thursday, 3 April, 2025

Cornish units are properties built of non-traditional construction and were built using precast reinforced concrete (PRC) construction. These properties were built in large numbers, typically in the 1940’s to1960’s as a result of housing shortages following the second world war.   There are two different types of Cornish unit. A Type 1 Cornish Unit typically … Read More »

Spray foam insulation – the consequential issues

Tuesday, 1 April, 2025

Spray Polyurethane Foam, also known as spray foam insulation, has come under the spotlight recently but continues to be used even today and is regularly offered to homeowners in an attempt to improve the thermal insulation within roof spaces of properties. There are typically two different types of spray form insulation, open cell and closed … Read More »

As RICS Chartered Surveyors in Cornwall – what services do we offer?

As RICS Chartered Surveyors in Cornwall – what services do we offer?

Monday, 4 December, 2023

As an RICS regulated firm, our Surveyors, Valuers and team have a wealth of experience and are able to offer a variety of different services for property purchasers, homeowners, private and commercial clients. These include: ·        RICS Level 2 Home Surveys for residential properties (previously known as a HomeBuyers Survey) ·        RICS Level 3 Home … Read More »

Bespoke services – defect analysis and reports in Cornwall

Bespoke services – defect analysis and reports in Cornwall

Saturday, 3 June, 2023

Do you have a specific item that you require a Building Surveyor to review? Cockrams Surveyors can assist property owners with advice in relation to specific/bespoke enquiries in a wide range of circumstances. We appreciate that rather than a survey of a property in its entirety, many homeowners may require advice in respect of an … Read More »

purchasers Building Survey

Building Surveys aren’t just for purchasers

Tuesday, 7 March, 2023

Whilst many individuals will consider a pre-purchase survey when they purchase a property, property surveys are not just for buyers. A Building Survey can provide invaluable guidance to existing homeowners in terms of the condition and defects apparent to their property and provide advice in terms of potential works or further action required.   It … Read More »