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Re: Need a recommendation for a surveyor

I think the mortgage lender may do their own but we have been told to also have a full structural survey done independently. I thought that was standard but as a first-time homebuyer I don’t know. Hi Sask, you're right in wanting to get a structural survey carried out! We've done quite a few in SW1...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Need a recommendation for a surveyor
Replies: 5
by ricochernandez
Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:44 pm

Re: Estbury basements, London basement company

Always go through the contract and proposed warranties with a fine tooth comb and if possible seek the services of a Chartered building surveyor to help you.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Estbury basements, London basement company
Replies: 13
by ricochernandez
Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:23 pm

Re: Recommendations for damp proofing?

I’ve heard Kenwood or Garrats are good. Haven’t used them before but I’ve heard good things.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Recommendations for damp proofing?
Replies: 6
by ricochernandez
Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:14 pm

Re: KFH - Avoid!

Hi there, I thought KFH had a good reputation...try Oscar Knight Estate Agents they cover Clapham.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: KFH - Avoid!
Replies: 23
by ricochernandez
Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:12 pm

Re: Help! Bad survey - damp, movement and a potentially evil tree

Hi there, Damp can usually be rectified it just depends on how much you are willing to spend to rectify it and whether you’re happy to put up with the disruption caused by the remedial works. I would ask your surveyor if he thinks it will get worse (or get an engineer) and I’d also keep in mind that...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Help! Bad survey - damp, movement and a potentially evil tree
Replies: 6
by ricochernandez
Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:28 am

Re: architect recommendations

Hi there, I’m a building and Party Wall Surveyor so I come across a lot of plans. You want an architect who’s ideally familiar with the borough where your property is located. If you pop over some details I can point you in the right direction.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: architect recommendations
Replies: 13
by ricochernandez
Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:07 am

Re: How much should I pay a Party Wall Surveyor?

As a party wall surveyor I'd like to offer a few pointers which may help some of you: 1. Once you've made the decision to go ahead with a project, pop over to your neighbour's house with a bottle of wine and speak to your neighbours (NO EMAILS) as soon as possible, informing them of your decision. E...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: How much should I pay a Party Wall Surveyor?
Replies: 26
by ricochernandez
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:25 am