Posts tagged with “building”

How an RICS Valuation Can Help You Make Smart Property Decisions in Cornwal

Tuesday, 28 October, 2025

Whether you’re buying, selling, handling probate or require an inheritance or capital gains tax valuation, an independent property valuation is essential.   What is an RICS Valuation?   A professional, unbiased assessment of a property’s market value.   When You Might Need One   Buying or selling Help to Buy or Shared Ownership Probate, inheritance … Read More »

How Building Surveyors Support School Projects in Cornwall — From Classrooms to New Builds

Thursday, 23 October, 2025

Schools across Cornwall are adapting to changing needs, from expanding classrooms to building new modern facilities. But getting a project right requires careful planning, design, and management.   Surveying & Feasibility   Assessing the existing site, identifying constraints, and advising on realistic options.   Drawings & Planning Applications   Producing existing and proposed drawings for … Read More »

What Is a Schedule of Dilapidation – and Why It Matters

Wednesday, 3 September, 2025

If you’re a commercial landlord or tenant, the term “schedule of dilapidation” is one you need to understand. It’s a key document that can protect your property interests and help avoid disputes at the end of a lease.   As experienced Chartered Building Surveyors, we regularly prepare and respond to schedules of dilapidation across Cornwall. … Read More »

Buying a Holiday Home in Cornwall – Why a Survey Is Crucial

Monday, 11 August, 2025

Cornwall’s picturesque coastline, charming villages, and relaxed pace of life make it a dream destination for a holiday home. But before you commit to buying that perfect cottage or sea-view apartment, it’s essential to understand what you could be buying into.   As Cornish-based RICS Chartered Residential Building Surveyors, we’ve surveyed hundreds of properties across … Read More »

Planning a Renovation – Why You Should Involve an RICS Chartered Building Surveyor Early

Wednesday, 30 July, 2025

Renovating a property – whether it’s a modern home or a traditional Cornish cottage – is an exciting project. But without the right advice early on, it can also become a costly and stressful experience.   That’s where we come in.   As Chartered Residential Building Surveyors based in Cornwall, we provide independent, expert advice … Read More »

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 »

Commercial surveys – Commercial Building Survey and Photographic Schedule of Condition

Tuesday, 3 May, 2022

As when purchasing a residential property, purchasing or leasing a commercial premises is a big commitment and it is important purchasers and proposed lessees understand what they may be  signing up to. So….what are your options? If you are purchasing a commercial premises, it may be beneficial to consider a pre-purchase Building Survey. Like a … Read More »

A SNAPSHOT ON HIMALAYAN BALSAM

Tuesday, 10 December, 2019

WHAT IS HIMALAYAN BALSAM? Himalayan Balsam, otherwise known as Impatiens glandulifera is a relative of the busy Lizzie, but has a much more aggressive growth rate, reaching heights of up to 3 meters. This invasive plant was introduced into the UK in 1839 from Northern India and has become problematic especially in riverbank locations. The … Read More »

Invest In Development And Buy-To-Let Properties Cornwall For Excellent Growth

Saturday, 20 October, 2018

Due to various reasons, the property market in the UK has shown various ups and downs. You take any place in the country, some have performed exceptionally well, and some did not. Cornwall, the calm and serene town is famous amongst the tourists for its superior natural beauty. However, statistics show that it has been … Read More »

The Importance Of Building Your Property To Be Resilient To Extreme Weather

Wednesday, 27 September, 2017

Catastrophic natural disasters and unforeseen events continue to endanger human lives as well as property. Besides leaving an indelible mark on humans, these disasters and extreme calamities damage property on a large scale. Every year, thousands of buildings are put to rubbles in a matter of a few minutes all over the world. Extreme weather … Read More »