Defects Investigations and Diagnosis

“We have extensive experience in the investigation, diagnosis and rectification of all types of building defects”

Identifying a potential problem in a property, whether you are about to purchase it, or have lived there for a long time, can be a real concern to most property owners. Meridian Surveyors have the considerable experience of investigating and diagnosing a variety of building issues and defects. We aim to help remove your anxieties and either put your mind at rest or provide professional advice on how the issue can be rectified. We are able to assist with full diagnosis and help with organising and managing remedial repairs, including preparing schedules of works/specifications and obtaining Contractors estimates, if required.

Obtaining the right specialist professional advice will often save you time and money and prevent having to undertake works more than once if initial repairs are unsuccessful. By instructing Meridian Surveyors we can provide effective diagnosis using specialist equipment and survey tools.

Often it will be necessary to undertake more detailed investigations and opening up of a building’s structure to correctly identify causes. We will often attend equipped with both the man power and tools to undertake the intrusive investigations ensuring the correct cause and remedy can be identified as quickly as possible ant at the least cost.

Our in house experts can, if necessary call on many further associated specialist consultants, allowing us to successfully diagnose and rectify most building related defects.

Defects commonly identified include:

• Dampness and water ingress
• Timber decay including Wet & Dry Rot
• Cracking and structural movement – subsidence & heave
• Condensation and ventilation problems
• Identification of Japanese Knotweed
• Identification of hazardous materials such as asbestos

Meridian Surveyors can assist you in all stages from the initial investigation, identification of remedial works and the preparation of specifications, through to organising and final implementation of repairs and remedial measures using local contractors and specialists.

Fees for an on-site consultation and initial advise, start from as little as £350.00 plus VAT and disbursements. Please feel free to contact us for and initial telephone call so we can fully understand your requirements and provide you with a suitable fee quote tailored to your individual circumstances. We look forward to hearing from you to help resolve any concerns you have.