Bay window movement
On occasions we see a bay window which has moved in relation to the main building. Recently we noticed evidence of historical structural movement to the front bay window structure of a property. It is likely the front bay window…
Non-Conventional Construction
We were recently asked to survey a bungalow in Charmouth. We soon discovered that the construction of the original part of the property was non-conventional. In this case construction was old basic timber frame construction (timber studwork approximately 4 inches…
Building Survey, Charmouth/Lyme Regis
When carrying out surveys in and around the Charmouth and Lyme Regis area, our survey reports will consider cliff erosion and underlying geology matters. Properties located near the coastline and cliff areas in this locality can be at risk, particularly…
Listed Buildings
We often carry out Building Surveys on properties which are Grade II Listed as a result of their architectural and historical importance. This Listing includes a number of obligations and restrictions on the owner/occupier. Alterations to Listed buildings are not…
Management Companies – March 2018
Recently our surveyor carried out a Building Survey on a Flat in an old converted Grade II Listed hospital / workhouse in Bridport. Properties such as these usually have a Management Company in place to control the management of the…
Is Asbestos a Problem?
When carrying out a survey of a property built prior to 2000 we would assume that there is likely to be some asbestos content in parts of the building e.g. textured coatings, old fittings, roofing materials, etc. Asbestos is a…
Building Survey, Ryall, nr Bridport
When visiting an 18th Century detached house in Ryall, evidence was found of an irregular, fine line crack to mortar joints of stonework between the first floor and ground floor window on the south west corner (see photographs). The nature…
What can you expect from an ISVA HomeSurvey?
The ISVA HomeSurvey is a popular and straightforward report for home-buyers: Suitable for most conventionally build properties, constructed since around 1900 The report is based on a visual inspection of as much of the interior and exterior of the building…
Valuation Report, West Bay
June 2017 - Like many properties in West Bay, the flat Wessex Surveyors were asked to value was situated in a Flood Risk area; when considering this type of purchase it’s essential for your legal adviser to confirm adequate buildings…
Defect Analysis Report Follow-up, Bridport
June 2017 - Sometimes an ISVA HomeSurvey Report can reveal house defects of a more serious nature, or issues which require further examination in order to establish the cause and severity. On carrying out the initial ISVA HomeSurvey on a…