How to select Builders and Trades persons

The challenges of selecting a builder or trades person Selecting builders and trades people poses numerous challenges for the public, a difficulty even industry professionals encounter. However, there are some helpful tips and pitfalls to watch out for. Having worked…

Read More →

The Building Safety Act 2022

Recent developments in the building industry have significantly impacted clients, both residential and commercial, as well as designers, builders and contractors. Following the tragic events at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, West London, there have been sweeping changes regarding the…

Read More →

Subsidence risks for properties in London

This article aims to inform the public and should not replace the advice of a Chartered Structural Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer. When purchasing a property in Greater London, contacting the Local Authority as part of your searches will provide guidance…

Read More →

A guide to diagnosing cracks in low level garden walls

This article is part of a series aimed at engaging with surveyors who deal with cracks and defects in residential properties. While many of us are familiar with diagnosing and reporting on these issues, the engineering reasoning behind our conclusions…

Read More →

What is subsidence and why we worry about it

This article provides a general introduction to a broad topic, what is subsidence, while subsequent articles will look into more technical aspects. It aims to familiarise the average person with the concept, explaining what it is, where it commonly occurs,…

Read More →

When does a minor plaster crack become a serious structural issue

In our first article on cracks, we discussed in detail what is a crack and why we worry about them. In this second article Simon Pole BSc C Eng FIStructE MICE MRICS MAE of SERL Pole Structural Engineers Reports, a…

Read More →