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Can bamboo really cause structural damage? Chartered Surveyor Stephen Cornish explains

"Reed all about it"; Chartered Surveyor James Bush MRICS reflects on special homes with thatched roofs.

When building a side extension can end in disaster.  Stephen Cornish explains Hit and Miss foundations

Another real life and recent example of why home surveys (not bank valuations) are vital.

What electrical dangers lurk in the loft of your new home?  Chartered Surveyor Douglas Snell investigates.  read on....

Not all Party Wall surveyors are equal ....

Real customers give 5 Out Of 5 for Surveys from Woodward Chartered Surveyors

These are ALL the UNEDITED feedback responses we received from REAL home buyers for the month 23rd May to 22nd June 2019

Take a look and see what our customers have to say about our service.

We have only removed the names and addresses. 

The "hole" truth about airbricks

Thinking of Building on or upto your boundary?

Read this technical paper; 

When was the last time you checked the condition of your chimney stack?  Chartered Surveyor Kate Farrar lists a few things to watch out for.  Read on .....

There are many health and maintenance issues associated with cold water storage tanks in lofts. These tanks are very much out-of-sight and out-of-mind... read on.....

Condensation can affect any type of house or flat.  High levels of condensation can discolour decorations, cause mould growth and in the worst cases lead to dry rot as well as affect the health of the occupants