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Woodboring

Woodboring insect attack

Wednesday, 1 March, 2023

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 »

Mundic Testing/Concrete Screening

Saturday, 7 January, 2023

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 »

Schedule of Dilapidations

Friday, 16 December, 2022

A Schedule of Dilapidations is a schedule of works and items required to be carried out by the tenant of a property in order to meet their obligations under the agreed lease. A Schedule of Dilapidations is usually engaged by a Landlord either towards/at the end of a lease or sometimes, can be carried out … Read More »

Damp

The Dreaded Damp!

Monday, 24 October, 2022

Penetrating damp, rising damp and condensation are all unwanted and yet can be common defects that affect properties, requiring repair and remediation. Left untreated or unrectified, dampness and condensation can lead to serious (and costly) damage. Damp and condensation issues can in some instances lead to: Affecting the structural members of buildings and causing issues … Read More »

HomeBuyers Surveys (Level 2) or Building Surveys (Level 3) in Cornwall – which option is right for your property survey?

Tuesday, 23 August, 2022

Are you purchasing a property and not sure what type of survey you require or the difference between them? It is always useful as a purchaser to understand the differences before committing to a property survey but also noting that your chosen firm of surveyors/surveyor should guide you based on their knowledge and experience as … Read More »

Measured Surveys and Existing Drawings – Cockrams Surveyors in Cornwall

Monday, 25 April, 2022

A measured survey, as indicated by the name, is a survey and measurements taken of an existing building/structure or land to provide accurate existing ‘to scale’ drawings which usually include existing floor plans and elevation drawings but can also include roof plans, section drawings and other construction detail drawings depending on the client’s requirements, the … Read More »