by Peter Slegg | May 17, 2023 | Building Issues
Spray Foam Installation Spray Foam Installation: Is It Worth It? With our energy prices drastically increasing, along with our other household outgoings, and the temperature beginning to drop, properly insulating our homes has never been as important as it is now. The...
by sarah@besmartmedia.com | Dec 15, 2022 | Building Issues, New Homes
Why Even Newly Built Properties May Have Problems Many buyers believe that it is preferable to purchase a new build property as it promises worry-free homeownership. However, as appealing as a new build may be, it’s important to understand that there are many...
by sarah@besmartmedia.com | Aug 10, 2022 | Building Issues
Hot Weather & Subsidence: What Homeowners Need to Know With British summers getting hotter and drier every year, more homeowners are reporting that their properties are suffering from subsidence issues. With summer in full swing and the relentless heat ongoing...
by sarah@besmartmedia.com | Jul 1, 2022 | Building Issues, New Homes
Brick-built homes vs. timber-frames – pros and cons! Since the 1970s, timber-framed homes have become increasingly popular, with many leaning towards it as an option for their next home and forgoing the more common brick-built property. However, it’s difficult...
by sarah@besmartmedia.com | Jun 1, 2022 | Building Issues
What should I know about flat roofs? If you have an extension on your house or own a garage, you might have a flat roof on your property, however you may or may not understand the complications that are part and parcel with certain types of flat roof. What is a flat...
by sarah@besmartmedia.com | Sep 1, 2021 | Building Issues
How do I fix cracks? Last month we explained how cracks and movement in your property occur and when they start to become a worry, however knowing what steps need to be taken to fix the cracks is another issue entirely. First, not all cracks need fixing. A crack...
