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Specialist house survey articles to inform you about all aspects of surveys on residential property. Whether it be a home buyers survey for a flat or the building survey cost for a Victorian house, we have free tips and guides to inform you on what a rics homebuyer report covers and what it'll cost.

At SAM Conveyancing we simply the house survey process and explain detail in a way that makes it easy to understand. We also have a panel of hand selected RICS Building surveyors, structural engineers and property valuers to support you with whatever you are planning to do with your house or flat..

Please click, read and enjoy. If you get stuck or need any help then call us and speak to a friendly member of the SAM Conveyancing team - 0333 344 3234 (local call charges).

A man and a woman observing a valuation document using a large magnifying glass. SAM Conveyancing explains what a desktop valuation is, when to use one, and how to get one

Remote Desktop Valuation

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A terraced house with its loft on-fire. SAM Conveyancing explains loft party wall fire regulations

Loft Party Wall Fire Regulations

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A man knocking down a wall with a sledgehammer. SAM Conveyancing answers the question 'Do I need a structural engineer to remove a wall?'

Do I Need a Structural Engineer to Remove a Wall?

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A house with a car in front, before and after an extension. SAM Conveyancing answers the question 'Do I need a structural engineer for my extension?'

Do I Need a Structural Engineer for My Extension?

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A wall with damp splatters on the wall, with a window to the right. SAM Conveyancing answers 'what is penetrating damp?'

What is Penetrating Damp?

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An arm extending to meet itself to shake hands, with a house and a green tick in the middle. SAM Conveyancing explains what a house offer subject to survey is

House Offer Subject to Survey

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A homebuyer filling out a checklist form. Who organises a survey when buying a house with SAM Conveyancing

Who Organises a Survey When Buying a House?

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A house next to an official survey form. How long after house survey to completion with SAM Conveyancing

How Long After House Survey to Completion?

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A specialist getting rid of weeds in a decked back garden. SAM Conveyancing answers 'can horsetail damage foundations?'

Can Horsetail Damage Foundations?

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A magnifying glass over damp and mould on a wall. Do House Surveyors Check For Damp? SAM conveyancing explain how surveyors test for damp in a home survey

Do House Surveyors Check for Damp?

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A homeowner pointing to condensation in loft space. SAM Conveyancing explains what it is and how to address it

Condensation in Loft Space

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A man holding a window. SAM Conveyancing talks about the signs of double-glazing failure

Signs of Double Glazing Failure

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