Radon is a colourless and odourless radioactive gas which affects many parts of the UK and stems from earth materials such as rocks and soil. Cornwall is an area which overall, is one of the most affected by radon gas in the UK and in many areas, the maximum radon potential is greater than 30%. … Read More »
Purchasing a property is an expensive and quite commonly, stressful life event. Costs soon mount up between the cost of the purchase of the property, professional fees, mortgage fees, moving costs amongst a long list of expenses and therefore, many purchasers may feel they the costs of a survey are unnecessary. We’ll save our … Read More »
If you are considering carrying out works to your property, it is important to consider what permissions/approvals are needed and to obtain such prior to commencing works. After all, local authorities do have the power to provide enforcement for works carried out without the required permissions which is not a situation many homeowners wish to … Read More »
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 »
RICS HomeSurveys by Chartered Surveyors in Cornwall
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 »
Cornwall boasts a vast variety of type and aged properties and buildings. From the old fisherman and miners cottages, churches and chapels to former and converted farm buildings. Wherever you go, Cornwall is steeped with historic building heritage. As a result, many properties and buildings are Listed as having historical importance which comes with various … Read More »
Woodboring insect attack is just one of the common defects that our surveyors look for as part oftheir survey inspections. Woodboring insect attack relates to attack of timbers by insects, mainlybeetles of which the larvae after hatching from eggs submerge themselves in the wood for a periodof time before eating and tunnelling themselves back to … Read More »
Many purchasers may question whether a survey is needed at all when buying a property. There is also a common misconception that if you are having a mortgage on your property and your mortgage lender approves the mortgage following their valuation and visit to the property, that the property must be in good order … Read More »
Many purchasers may not be aware of the term ‘mundic’, particularly if purchasers are not local to Cornwall and Devon, however, mundic is a local issue to Cornwall and some parts of Devon and may be relevant depending on the type/construction and age of the property you are buying. So, what is ‘mundic’? (The short … Read More »
