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Thank you for your comment. It's about knowledge and raising awareness. Once people are aware how invasive Japanese Knotweed can be, it's easier to get people to take it seriously. It starts with education, even if it's getting people to recognise it in the first place!

I know all about it, Donald Trump needs to declare War on this plant, a s a.p. by Presidential order.

Thanks for your comment! You're absolutely right - this is based on how things are done in the UK, and I realise practices might differ elsewhere. How do you think it could be done differently or more effectively?

Thanks for your comment. Many surveyors will still offer this option, but with the lender preparing their own valuation, we can't often see the value in providing both. What happens if the two values aren't exactly the same? Upset client - who will be paying twice for two valuations, whether directly or hidden in fees/interest rates.

I’m sorry to hear that you’re still struggling with persistent dampness. We are regularly frustrated by surveyors ‘inspecting’ a property and immediately blaming the tenant, or cutting short their inspection when they find a potential culprit. While it may be true in some cases that the tenant’s lifestyle is to blame, I have not seen such an instance where there was not some form of subsisting disrepair elsewhere to the property, causing persistent high moisture levels. Sometimes this can be as simple as the surveyor missing the fact that the building needs to be repointed. If you would like us to inspect your property for causes of dampness, we can be reached on 023 8155 0051 or 020 8153 1233. Unfortunately I’m not able to tell you where to start your inspection and analysis in a RUclips comment without knowing your property, as that would need me to summarise almost 20 years’ of building pathology experience.

@ Thank you. I’ll be home on Friday. Any times that you aren’t available?

@ We are open 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday. 😀

Hi Cel4987 - Thank you for your comment. Without looking at the property in detail, I cannot give you a definitive answer. However, if the neighbouring property has extended up to the boundary line, you can still extend your property and ‘join’ onto their extension assuming you are building on your own land, and they have indeed built up to the boundary. You mention leaving a gap, however, in our opinion it is often a better option not to leave a gap as this can lead to issues in the future with debris becoming trapped in the gap and lack of access for both you and the neighbour for maintenance of the walls. The important thing here is that your proposed extension is likely to be notifiable under the Party Wall Act and if you purchase the property, you should seek the advice of an experienced Party Wall surveyor to prepare your notices for you. Good luck with your plans and if you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to get in contact.😄

@HarrisonClarkeSurveyors amazing! Thank you for the very informative reply, guys. I'll be sure to contact you if we go ahead! Have a great new year!

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Thank you - so glad you found it so informative!

Hi, Thank you for your comment! You'll see from our more recent videos that we have addressed this issue and changed our filming style. Check it out - see if you like it any better. 😄

Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s definitely frustrating when unexpected costs like that come up, especially when it’s related to selling your property. Wishing you all the best with your house sale!

So, where are the pictures you mentioned?

@@gregcharland Well I'm not going to divulge personal information to you, but a quick search on Google will show you what damage can be caused over time. I'm sure you're competent enough to think of search words for yourself.

Happened to me, £4.000+ installation then this year another £3.200 to have it removed just so i could sell my house.

Thank you! We are glad you found it insightful. 😁

Hi @mrsf8498, Thank you for your comment - I'm glad you found the video helpful. I didn't say a specific cost because it can vary widely depending on factors such as size and complexity of the property, the type of construction and its geographical location. Remember the survey report you are buying is unique to your property at a point in time, and therefore it may differ in cost to another survey report about a different property If you'd like to find out specific survey costs for the property you are interested in, please don't hesitate to get in contact on 023 8155 0051 or info@harrisonclarke.co

Hi Matthew, Thank you for your comment! You'll see from our more recent videos that we have addressed this issue and changed our filming style. Check it out - see if you like it any better. 😄

Thank you for your comment Michael!

Hi Bob, Thank you for your comment! 🙂 This video is specifically about the use of Spray Foam Insulation within the roof spaces of dwelling houses in the UK. We have focused on this issue as it currently is causing problems with selling properties and/or obtaining mortgage finance where it has been installed.

In England and Wales, the term ‘boundary’ does not have a particular meaning in law, however you will hear people refer to the legal boundary and physical boundary. 1. The legal boundary is an invisible line that is used to divide the land or property of different owners. It is worth noting that the legal boundary is rarely identified accurately or with any precision within legal documents. 2. The physical boundary is a visible feature that marks the legal boundary. For example, it could be a fence, wall, hedge or even a river. We often see homeowners confused as to where their boundary actually is! Whilst, you will likely have a plan referred to within your deeds, the boundary lines shown on this plan are for ‘identification only’. This means you cannot rely upon it showing the exact boundaries of your property or land. Even so, the lines shown on these plans are too thick to show a true boundary or take measurements from. In terms of party wall matters, the Act refers to the boundary as the ‘line of junction’. You will hear party wall surveyors use these terms interchangeably, but there is one difference between the terms ‘line of junction’ and ‘boundary line’. Unlike the boundary line, the line of junction extends upwards through buildings. I hope this answers your question but do get in touch if you would like to know more and keep an eye out for future videos on this subject! - From Faye :)

Yeah I couldn't watch past that, and quite clearly reading out a script too, the eye movement

You'll see from our more recent videos that we have addressed this issue. Sorry it didn't float your boat, we try our best! :)

Not even remotely suspicious. Everybody buying a house should conduct a survey before exchange. If the property has serious issues, then obviously they should not expect to pay the full amount.

This is the biggest purchase of their life, wtf are you suspicious about

@@littleman787 sold, few months ago. Forget about it, littleman. Now hush little baby don't you cry everything's gonna be alright...nana

Thank you! 🙏

We have not discussed the use of spray foam on walls but can consider this for future videos. The use of mineral wool insulation to insulate roof spaces is normally more cost effective in our experience, however there may be some situations where spray foam is more practical or suitable to install. Each case should be carefully considered.

My builder just told me that the closed cell would go on the walls and the open cell foam beneath all 3 story roofs. I am just confused with this insulation.

We can only comment on our experience here in England. The creation of a continuous ventilated void using ‘card spacers’ between a high resistance underlay and the spray foam insulation with a vapour control layer (AVCL) on the warm side of the insulation may create a lower risk of condensation in accordance with the guidance of BS5250:2021. However, in our experience it is more common to find that the insulation has been sprayed directly onto the underlay or sometimes even onto the tiles or slates themselves. The installation of card spacers will be more time consuming which could increase the cost of installation. Ultimately unless the installation of the cards is fully documented it is difficult for a surveyor to determine if such cards are in place and/or have been installed correctly without intrusive investigations. Another point to consider is that creation of a 2” air gap below the underlay will limit the thickness of foam insulation which can be installed ‘between’ the rafters, particularly if these are less than 100mm in depth. Each case therefore needs to be considered on its own merits.

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what the hell has this to do with women? Do they cause dry rot?

Hi Bob! This video was in reference to UK construction, we understand that US construction differs in regulation. Thank you for your comment! 🙌

I have, my profession of 36 years. Some of the original foams off gassed some lethal crap. Including formaldehyde. There we some pretty sick folk and lawsuits.

@@MinnesotaBeekeeper Yeah, lead paint in older homes is still an issue, so don't use paint on your walls? Closed cell foam is much safer today than the original, when applied correctly. What's your point?

Insulated zip doesn’t provide enough sheer strength for a lot of places. Mostly places with seismic considerations.

Glad it was helpful!

This is normally shared; however we can implement procedures where this is not shared with the building owner unless absolutely necessary (such as in the event of damage developing that needs to be evidenced to the building owner). We are happy to securely hold such schedules of condition on file instead of sending to both parties. Sometimes we share the text part of the schedule, but not the photos - it depends on what the adjoining owner is happy with.

Sorry the voice is dipping in and out. If you check out some of our recent videos, we have re-filmed this video - the sound should be better. Check it out - see if you like it!