ABSTRACT

This is a practical guide showing how to undertake a domestic building survey. The text describes the practical aspects of surveying with a full description of the author's own experience, at the same time drawing out the important principles involved.

part |1 pages

PART ONE: The Surveys

chapter 2|6 pages

Introducing the headstrong client

chapter 3|5 pages

Dampness at Shepherd’s Cottages

chapter 4|18 pages

‘The Wetlands’

chapter 5|22 pages

Tales of caution and neglect

chapter 6|7 pages

Botched alterations for resale

chapter 7|5 pages

Further work will be required

chapter 8|4 pages

Concealing the evidence

chapter 9|4 pages

A client returns

part |1 pages

PART TWO: Techniques and Considerations

chapter 10|5 pages

Limitation clauses

chapter 11|19 pages

Building construction old and new

chapter 12|15 pages

How buildings fail

chapter 13|34 pages

Carrying out an inspection

chapter 15|5 pages

Using a moisture meter

chapter 16|2 pages

Pro-forma reports and RICS report outlines

chapter 17|6 pages

Using computer power

chapter 18|4 pages

Conclusion