Once again, this year, climate change has been at the forefront of people's minds. As COVID fades into the past,...
Building Surveys Articles
How to choose a Building Surveyor
We have written quite a lot about which type of building survey is best for your potential new home, such as What's in...
RAAC Roof Plank Failures (Updated 2023)
RAAC or Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete roof planks, were widely used in flat roof construction between the...
Middlesex Building Surveys
Chawton Hill launch Middlesex building surveys - we are delighted to announce the expansion of our building survey...
We are moving on 13th March 2017!
After 10 years in The Small Office, it's lived up to its name & we are moving! Chawton Hill has grown steadily but...
15 Questions to Ask Before Buying a House (Updated 2023)
15 house buyer questions to ask before buying a house According to this article, the average homebuyer in the UK makes...
Building Surveys – The Chawton Hill Way
The world of building surveys is very competitive. Just Google 'building surveyor in Surrey' and you will return over...
Modern Methods of Construction
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) have been a recurring topic for many years. At last weeks Conservative Party...
Should you rely on a desktop mortgage valuation? (Updated 2023)
What is a desktop mortgage valuation? As the name suggests a desktop mortgage valuation is carried out by a surveyor...
Homeowners Take Serious Financial Risk
Rising property prices are stretching budgets more than ever before. Many people are scaling back on the level of...
Property Maintenance
Our RICS Building Survey report helps home buyers make an informed decision when purchasing a new property or when...
Building Survey Report: What Will I Receive? (Updated for 2023)
If you are buying a new home, a building survey is an important part of the process. In our previous article ‘What is...