A structural engineer can advise on the significance of cracks or subsidence and any remedial measures you need to take. You should enlist the help of a structural engineer if…
read moreEmployed by the client in a construction project, the job of the clerk of works is to keep an eye on the building works. Employed by the client in a…
read moreOften used on larger jobs, a quantity surveyor will normally be brought in by your architect or surveyor. On jobs of the size or larger than a full roof replacement, a…
read moreArchitects do not only design new buildings - many also have considerable experience in managing tenement repairs. They will also carry out building condition surveys and prepare maintenance plans. How…
read moreGardens can be a very useful asset for your building and some good plans for improving buildings often come out of owners' discussions over a back garden BBQ. But who…
read morePrivate Sector Housing, Planning, Environmental Health, and Building Control functions are generally spread across a number of service departments which vary from one council to another. Please note: the Private…
read moreCouncil officers and police need proof of antisocial behaviour. They may be able to provide this themselves, but you can also help, and its simple and safe to do. You…
read moreKeeping the common areas clean is part of your maintenance obligations. These obligations are set out in law and in your title deeds. Like common repairs, you are almost always…
read moreWhether repairs to dormer windows are individual or common depends on when they were built. If dormer windows were built at the same time as the rest of the building,…
read moreThe police can take action (and seek a conviction) on any antisocial behaviour which is a criminal offence. Antisocial behaviour which can be considered criminal includes: vandalism attacking another person…
read moreAre you acting as a factor if you are a private landlord who arranges common repairs in blocks where you own a property? The Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 s2 Guidance from…
read moreThe first short talk of the day was delivered by architect Ingvar Maxwell, who explored the history of stone in Scottish buildings from the prehistoric age until the 20th century. He explained how…
Mortgage lenders now require that those buying flats with cladding to provide…
Your tenement may have a basement, sometimes used for living accommodation or…
Insulation, draught-proofing and improved glazing can save money, improve comfort and reduce…
Recent research suggests that traditional solid stone or brick walls provide better…
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