Sample articles

Rising damp: How to recognise symptoms of ground-sourced ‘rising damp’ and set up a practical pier test to recreate it

Ralph Burkinshaw, Damp Diagnosis Services

What is the meaning of the oft-used words ‘vacant possession’?

Vivien King, Consultant, Malcolm Hollis Chartered Surveyors

Sinking floors: The problem of movement within ground bearing domestic floor slabs

Bernie Smith, Principal, Smith Building Services

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