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Sealing around window and door openings.
27 Sep 2019
It is important all window and door openings are sealed with an appropriate external
Damp
26 Sep 2019
When carrying out your RICS HomeBuyer Report we check for damp throughout the
Structural Movement
23 Sep 2019
This is an example of structural movement noted at a recent survey. To
Do you have a Help to Buy equity loan and require a RICS valuation to redeem your loan?
20 May 2019
Do you have a Help to Buy equity loan and require a RICS
This is an example of a an Artex ceiling in a 1950’s house. Did you know some Artex ceilings can contain Asbestos?
20 May 2019
This is an example of a an Artex ceiling in a 1950’s house.
Spalling brickwork
20 May 2019
This is an example of damaged brickwork (spalling) caused by the wrong mix
Blocked drain
20 May 2019
This is an example of a blocked drain from a recent survey. If
This is an example of a plastic damp proof course.
20 May 2019
This is an example of a plastic damp proof course. The mortar also
Bitumen damp proof course
20 May 2019
This is an example of a bitumen damp proof course. The ground levels
Torching to old roofs
20 May 2019
This is an example of mortar torching. This was used on the back of
Chimney repointing required
20 May 2019
This is a good example of a chimney requiring repointing at a recent
Cavity wall insulation shown in a cavity wall
20 May 2019
This photo shows cavity wall insulation in place. The wall also requires repointing.
Asbestos gutters
20 May 2019
This photo shows leaking asbestos guttering at a recent survey. The photo also
Delaminating roofing slates
20 May 2019
This is an example of a delaminating slate tile. This can be anJapanese Knotweed
20 May 2019
This is an example Japanese Knotweed spotted on a recent survey. Dealing with this can be expensive! Call Jex Surveyors on 03331210140 (local rate calls from landline and mobiles) or visit our website www.jexsurveyors.co.uk for further advise. We work in
Older style electric consumer unit
20 May 2019
This is a recent example of an older style consumer unit. This requires
This is an example of a double slate damp proof course.
20 May 2019
This is an example of a double slate damp proof course. The mortar
Choosing the correct survey
17 May 2019
Need help selecting the survey most suitable for the property you are purchasing?
Jex Surveyors, specialise in RICS HomeBuyer Reports and RICS valuations
08 May 2019
Jex Surveyors, specialise in RICS HomeBuyer Reports and RICS valuations. We work in
Are you looking for an independent RICS Surveyor?
07 May 2019
Are you looking for an independent RICS Surveyor? If so call Jex Surveyors,
RICS HomeBuyer Reports and RICS Valuations
19 Mar 2019
Jex Surveyors provide RICS HomeBuyer Reports and RICS Valuations on a regular basis
RICS Valuations
17 Mar 2019
Did you know that Jex Surveyors also provide RICS Valuations? We carry out RICS
We bought a new house so were quite confident everything would all be good. However - we asked Jex Surveyors to check it out just to be sure. The level of detail we got back was fascinating, in depth and ultimately really useful.
Tim - Leicestershire
