WHAT IS “WOOD ROT”? Wood rot can be described as the destruction of wood caused by various fungi, affecting its colour, strength and structure. The fungi destroys the wood, acting on the enzymes and causing mycelium to grow. WHY...
New statutory guidance for landlords has come into effect from 1st March 2024. The guidance will determine whether a house meets the updated standards of repair in the Repairing Standard Housing Scotland Act 2006, Chapter 4. The guidance applies...
Advances in housing insulation have meant a big increase in condensation problems. Homeowners are being warned to act to prevent damp talking hold. Ironically, condensation and dampness is getting worse as homes become better insulated. One specialist company has said they are dealing...
If you are in the process of buying or selling a home, you will likely have heard about the home report. A home report is a document that tells buyers everything they need to know about a property. In...
CONDENSATION SOLUTIONS With autumn in full swing, and the winter months just around the corner, our surveyors expect to be busy with all sorts of damp issues exacerbated by the change in seasons. One of the main problems that...
Are you struggling to find a tenant for your buy-to-let property? Our top 10 tips for properties that will not let gives you valuable help and advice and some simple measures that you can take to make your property immediately more...
WHAT IS A FRENCH DRAIN? A French drain is a drainage system whereby a small trench filled with aggregate allows surface water to drain away from the walls of a property. This drainage system is built at a gradient and...
WHY DO BASEMENTS FLOOD Firstly, it is important to understand that water will always take the path of least resistance to flow from a higher point to the lowest point. This means that it will try to exploit any...
HOW WOULD YOU EVEN KNOW? A past-time which is gaining immense popularity is upcycling furniture. This involves buying pre-owned or vintage furniture and repurposing it for your own tastes and decor. With hundreds of active blogs on the subject,...
Most traditional Scottish bungalow and villas can be expected to last for many years with some loving care and attention from their owners. Many defects experienced in these properties however, can be attributed to well meaning owners who make...