CSRT? Certificated Surveyor In remedial treatment. What value is there in the above qualification? Why are some questioning and attacking it’s value? Well, going by recent rants on the interweb, consumers would be forgiven for thinking that there was no value at all in these letters. However, that would be both wrong […]
How to write a damp and timber report (CSRT revision)
05 Oct 14 by
Fundamentals of damp and timber reports (CSRT revision) or, How to write a damp and timber report. This article is for those wishing to produce damp and timber reports of an acceptable standard. Clearly a book could be written on how to write a damp and timber report, but for now I am […]
Advanced Damp diagnosis – gravimetric testing
25 Nov 12 by
Is it Rising Damp or just a plastering problem? Most damp problems can be diagnosed with a good pair of eyes and some experience. However, sometimes problems can be more complex and even the most experienced need more information. One such situation is a rising damp profile or visible rising damp tide mark, where there […]
Six things to check and do before you choose a damp-proofing specialist.
17 Mar 12 by
Damp-proofing, timber treatment and waterproofing specialists are ten a penny – Google or Yell will find you lots of them when you need one. However, like all trades there are good ones and bad, ignorant and clever, honest and not – how do you stack the odds in your favour? The thing is, that damp […]
An informal CPD on condensation, for the Leeds independent RICS surveyors forum
14 Mar 12 by
Yesterday I spent an hour or so chatting with building surveyors in North Leeds. The subject was damp, with particular attention to condensation and mould growth. The Leeds independent surveyors forum is a long established group of RICS members who meet up to help each other stay with trends in the housing market in West […]