As part of a recent Pre-Purchase Structural Property Survey, we were requested by the Client to carry out a detailed thermal imaging inspection as they were concerned about the potential for heat losses. The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached property constructed in 1996 or thereabouts. The external walls are a combination of cavity wall and […]
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Oct
Oct
With energy prices increasing, people naturally want to save money by insulating their homes. In a modern property, internal dry lining is often the most cost effective way of reducing heat losses through external walls. Approximately 35% of heat losses in a property occur through uninsulated walls. A further 15% is lost through floors (typically […]
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Oct
Oct
In order to serve the needs of our Clients we have expanded our range of boundary and land surveying services. Our Land Surveyors carry out highly accurate, detailed surveys. Our range of services now includes: Land, Topographical and Property Boundary Surveys using precision GPS equipment: Land Registry Compliant Mapping Large- and small-scale general mapping Boundary […]
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Oct
Oct
Kelleher & Associates have been using drone technology for several years to provide a superior building inspection service to our Clients. Inaccessible roof surfaces can be inspected and reported on as part of our structural pre-purchase surveys, saving Clients time and money by diagnosing roof defects without the need to engage third party contractors such […]
05
Oct
Oct
Thermal imaging surveys involve the use of thermal imaging cameras to visually represent surface temperatures of building materials in order to identify thermal anomalies that indicate possible defects such as dampness or temperature variations that could indicate missing or wet insulation. Kelleher Chartered Building Surveyors have made extensive use of this technology for several years […]
03
Oct
Oct
The Irish Times reported the following today which is good news for house buyers: Lofty valuations and the excessive expectations of sellers have finally “taken a toll” on house prices, as the rate of growth in prices slipped back to 7.8 per cent from 10.9 per cent in the three months to the end of […]
02
Oct
Oct
Kelleher Chartered Building Surveyors are now offering concise and competitively priced mortgage switcher structural surveys in light of the increase in people changing mortgage providers to lock in to lower interest rates. According to the latest figures from the Banking and Payments Federation, more people have completed a mortgage switch this autumn, at 1,616, than […]
02
Oct
Oct
A good starting point when discussing this topic is to explain what pyrite is and why it can cause structural problems when present in sufficient quantities. Pyrite or Iron Pyrite (FeS2) is a common mineral present in many sedimentary rocks. When harmful levels of pyrite are found to be present in building materials, this can […]
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May
May
Maintenance Tips Your house needs proper maintenance over time and planning routine maintenance is important. If you are concerned about any issues with your property that have developed contact a Chartered Building Surveyor for further advice in the form of a focused Building Survey to identify areas in need of maintenance. Outside the Property You […]
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Mar
Mar
Chartered Building Surveyors, as part of a building or pre-purchase survey, frequently have to report on internal and external cracking and the cause or causes of such movement. Most internal and external cracking is minor and cosmetic and caused by normal uniform ‘settlement’ which is caused by the downward movement of the soil due to […]