Category “Buildings”
Should I get a Pre-Purchase Survey, particularly on a New Build property?
It will likely continue to be a topic of debate for a long time to come….should I have a survey on a new build property before commitment to purchase? and you are likely to be receive different opinions and answers to this question for many reasons. Regardless of the age of a property and … Read More »
How significant is the influence of St Ives to the local property market?
The history of St Ives is believed to date back to the mid-5th Century taking its name from the daughter of an Irish Chieftain, St Ia, other names St Ives has been known as include the Cornish Porthia and its pre-Christian name Pendennis meaning “headland fort”. Charles I incorporated the settlement as a borough in … Read More »
2020 Deadline For Energy Efficiency Improvements
The Residential Letting Sector changed dramatically with a new Legislation requirement imposed from the 1st April 2018, that any newly let property required to achieve a minimum energy performance rating (EPC rating) of an E. As of the 1st April 2020 ALL properties within the residential rental sector will be included within this, making … Read More »
The Importance of Architectural Design Services
How Can Architectural Design Services Work For You? When carrying out any alteration, extension or new build works having a professional company with experience in the field can save many headaches. The sight of skips, cement and scaffolding is something that should be a regular part of a project manager’s day not yours and as … Read More »
Proudly Sponsoring the Ride to Rome
Petrolab, a mineralogy and petrography specialist based in Redruth, Cornwall are currently on the road cycling from London to Rome raising awareness and money for two charities; Admiral Nurses who work with people (and their families who are often more affected) with Alzheimers and Demelza House, which is a hospice that provides respite care and … Read More »
Use Of Drones Becomes Rampant In The Construction Industry
It is said that the construction industry is always interested in using the latest technology whenever it makes the work simple. Yes, it is undoubtedly true. Unless the technical advancement makes the life of a construction engineer simple, he or she will not be quite enthusiastic for it. When we see drones becoming a common … Read More »
Why Do You Need A Construction Manager?
Construction manager performs a significant responsibility in carrying out a building project from beginning to end. Whether it is a small renovation project or remodeling work, a massive commercial project or development of a residential complex; a construction manager brings a significant change in the success of it. The construction manager not just monitors the … Read More »
Energy Efficient Bi-Fold Doors Become The First Choice Of Construction Engineers
Construction engineers always try to find out materials that are aesthetically pleasing and functionally rich. They aim to enhance the value of a property by incorporating new concepts. In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase in the popularity of bi-fold doors across the UK. Statistically, the bi-fold doors recorded an extraordinary growth of … Read More »
We did not expect that!!
On a recent inspection on a property in Cornwall, our surveyor, having been instructed to undertake a Building Survey could not believe what they were seeing. Inspecting the windows and checking seals for blown double glazing units the surveyor identified that the seals had deteriorated and double-glazed units had failed. This being a potentially large … Read More »
Inspection – We go further
If there is an area big enough to crawl through, we will, as far as we possibly can. Whether these are sub-floor voids or small roof spaces, we have the flexibility both physically and with the equipment available to us to view difficult to see places. Colin Cockram, one of our director’s got a little … Read More »
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