Owning a home can feel like constant work to keep on top of maintenance and odd jobs to keep it ticking over, but some things need more urgent attention than others. Hairline cracks in settling plaster may be unsightly, but they’re probably nothing to worry about, while larger horizontal cracks in exterior brickwork are certainly something to have looked at …
When you’re looking to make what will likely be the biggest purchase of your life, you’ll want to do your research and weigh up all those pros and cons. And in terms of home buying, that often includes the dilemma between new build and period property. There are certainly a number of particular benefits for each type of property, and …
So you’ve spent hours searching listings, been on viewing after viewing, and you’ve finally found your dream home. Once the excitement of having an offer accepted has passed though, you’ll need to set about the practicalities of the next steps in the process. And before you go much further, you really need to think about a survey. A property survey …
There’s been a huge amount of press regarding heat pump boilers lately, not to mention attention from the Government following the COP 26 conference. In October, Ministers unveiled a scheme that will offer £5,000 grants to allow people to install home heat pumps and other low-carbon boiler replacements, as part of the government’s net-zero strategy. Whilst a year ago heat pumps were …
Property surveys are an important part of home ownership and commercial developments, whether you’re in the process of buying, selling, or even building from scratch. Multiskill’s experienced team of knowledgable surveyors cover all types of properties in Yorkshire, from period to new build, and are specialists in damp proofing, insect or fungal attacks, cavity wall tie failure, and even total …
Wall ties, sometimes called ‘brick ties’, are used in buildings with cavity walls. They are used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall together, allowing the two parts to act as a unit. Hidden from view after construction, wall ties play a vital role in ensuring the stability of a building. Do I have a cavity wall? If you’re unsure whether your walls are …
