How to survey a house - Part 1

We have called this how to survey a house, but it is the process we go through when inspecting a property. Large or small, we approach each surveying in a logical chronological manner.
Any questions? -- let us know in the comments below.
Thank you for watching.

[@iloveloam276]

Spot on about the pointing. Our 200yr old cottage has pointing which is dusty to touch, it is also quite recessed as it was shoved in by hand in clumps! Some surveyors would deemed it bad and state it needs re-pointing. In fact this lets the cottage breath and for moisture to escape, there is zero damp. The stone is also layed with a slight downward angle so water can run out of them. Our shed is also stone. It has zero pointing and is dry as a bone inside! Cement pointing like in the video is so bad, rake it out and get lime in there, you can DIY it, not hard just time consuming

[@chrisjones7419]

Fantastic video. Extremely useful as a trainee surveyor. Very well explained. Please post a Part 2!

[@westonesurveyors8139]

Thank you for your kind comments. I will and I have loads to upload, just been really busy that this fun stuff has had to take a back burner. Internals will cover the loft space, internal elements and services. Watch this space!

[@Jowwww777]

Agreed! Part 2 would be great 👍🏽

[@StephenRobinson-rn8ll]

Hi Chris, How did you find your trainee role please as I'm in search of one myself that's all. Thanks

[@chrisjones7419]

​@@StephenRobinson-rn8ll i found my role by searching LinkedIn.

[@smith1743]

Videos like this are indispensable! Thanks

[@YellowBellyBob]

very useful videos for anyone whos interested at getting into surveying, many thanks for the effort.

[@topboyuk]

Very informative video 😊

[@johnjeff3849]

Are you going to do a video on how to lip read?

[@lizo5514]

Keen to see part 2!

[@lincolnjeanmarie]

This is really informative. I'm subscribed!

[@westonesurveyors8139]

Thank you.

[@Drc-lu9td]

The header bonds What do you suggest when they become porus,and start moisture and thermal bridging?

[@295walk]

Nicely done enjoyed this , What other techniques and equipment do you use ?

[@westonesurveyors8139]

We have lots of kit, but it really depends on what we are doing as to what we use. Thank you for the comment.

[@thethinkingman2005]

Fantastic video, but volume is inconsistent and not always clear. Great content!

[@adejarelukmon2190]

Good job I would like to know how an Estate Surveyor from nigeria could have a carier as a Building Surveyor in the UK if he is relocating to the UK on a dependant working visa. Tx

[@westonesurveyors8139]

Hi, to work as an MRICS qualified building surveyor, you’d need an RICS accredited degree.

[@halbraun123]

Hi I’m having some problems with damp and rats biting I need to find a proper surveyor to look at an investment property

[@IBeLoling]

You look very similar to the footballer Dimitar Berbatov, are you related? Thanks for the video

[@westonesurveyors8139]

I’m sorry, but not being into footballering I have no idea who this chap is!

[@SoledadSolary]

The audio was very low. Please work out the sound with the body mic.. otherwise, missed many points.

[@westonesurveyors8139]

Thank you for your comment. Will try and sort the sound on the next one.

[@coolmonkey619]

Is this a level 2 or 3

[@coolmonkey619]

Edit so beat way to fix old buildings is repoint again in lime

[@westonesurveyors8139]

Yes that’s correct

[@GraemeRudd-ml2de]

Obviously talking Shute otherwise he would allow us to hear what he had to say

[@brucedickinson12]

😂😂

[@jhaych]

Are you a building surveyor?

[@JakeLDS]

This makes me want to be a building surveyor

[@johnjeff3849]

It made me want to become a video sound recordist

[@kingquinn3897]

It makes me want to become a burglar!