
Preventing Condensation in the Home
As we enter into what’s often referred to by surveyors as mould season (October to April) surveyors, homeowners, tenants and landlords will be very familiar with this common cause of damp problems, condensation. Tenants are often oblivious to build up of condensation until it gets to a point where a room feels unhealthy and or has gone on to cause a more serious issue such as rotting timber frames of windows, flaking paint and mould migration to walls and ceilings. Thankfully

Thames Water Build Over Agreement
Did you know?.... If you intend to build within 3 metres of a public sewer you need to obtain approval from your waste water supplier? The following TK Surveying Group publication provides you with Top Ten Tips to ensure you project stays on track. #PartywallSurveyors #TKSurveyingGroup #HealthandSafety #Didyouknowguide #ThamesWaterBuildOverAgrement #wwwtksurveyinggroupcouk #NorthLondon #02082438981 #Poordesign #Architects #ThePartyWalletcAct1996

Party Wall - What happens when it goes wrong?!
We often take calls from disgruntled neighbours concerned with the impact of neighbouring building work. In a recent case we were sent a video of chimney collapse to a mid-terrace property, causing serious injury and substantial damage. Going, Going, Gone… Benefit in avoiding your legal duty under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996? Choosing not to take professional advice and side stepping your legal duty under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can cause costly, stressful and a time-co

Managing Health and Safety
Initial Management Inspection's Whereas not strictly Party Wall, in light of the recent tragic events at Grenfell Tower, TK Surveying Group have decided to compile a list of points that surveyors and other practitioners might need to check during an initial management inspection. Legal responsibilities for health and safety may arise for a surveyor who is providing health and safety advice and/or who is considered to be in control of a building or workplace. Advice in most i