Category Archives: Building Surveys

Four main types of garage doors

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Let’s face it. Your house would be deficient without a garage door. These secure the vehicle as well as the family. Many families like to have a garage with a strong, secure and reliable door because it allows them to use it in different ways. They help store more things in the garage outside the vehicle too, so there are plenty of reasons for investing in a good one, but there are also many different types available, and we’re going to run through four of the most popular options here in the UK. There are four main types of garage doors: Wheeled garage doors The mobile garage door is a perfect alternative for mortgage borrowers who have short tickets or space issues. The rising door essentially bends over a drum... Read More »

Are your homes foundations safe?

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The structure and foundation of your home is what keeps it standing, with such strong frames and a solid appearance it is hard to believe that your house may have unsafe foundations. The usual signs of a poor foundation show in walls as cracks, and also with difficulty opening and closing your windows, but what causes this to happen? Other than a natural disaster or mass flooding there are other causes to a poor foundation. The soil type the property is based on can play a huge role in altering the safety of your home, Clay soil can absorb water and expand, moving the structure and causing weaknesses in the building. Erosion is another common cause of unsafe foundations, usually due to a poor drainage system and uncontrolled water systems.... Read More »

Is it better to sell your home with an estate agent or privately?

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Both real estate agents and selling privately are ways of selling your property. What to consider mainly is the risks and benefits involved in both ways. Selling privately usually avoids the better part of costs that are involved when using real estate agents. Moreover, real estate agents are professionals therefore they usually give knowledge and they can also protect your property legally. Selling property privately has several risks despite of the reduced costs involved. It can be time consuming, all the price settings will be determined by you, you will be involved in marketing which is a hectic process, arranging and negotiating processes will be performed by only you. Real estate agents add an advantage when selling your property despite the costs involved. They also ensure your property is in... Read More »