After the previous blog on our experiment, we thought we could follow this up with the use of an electronic radon detector meter. We read various reviews, the one with the highest reviews was the “Airthings Corentium home radon detector”. However, most of the negative reviews related to the fact the machine wasn’t working on […]
The Experiment. As they was so little information available to surveyors we decided to try and undertake our own experiment. We ordered a three-month test kit from Properteco with two separate detectors from eBay costing around 35 pounds including delivery. Do not just rip open the packaging containing the meters as it will be needed […]
What do you do about Radon. Ask if the property has been tested, is a fairly easy one top start. Given that since 2002 radon has been raised as a compulsory question in standard local authority searches. It may well have been tested already. If it has been tested interpreting the readings may be challenging. […]
What difference does the type of property have on Radon Whilst the physical areas where properties are located, due to geology has been discussed in our previous blog. What has not been discussed is the actual property type. It may well also make a huge difference in the build up of Radon. In the previous […]
What do you do about Radon and the compulsory question? Since 2002 Radon has been raised as a compulsory question in standard local authority searches. So an easy way to deal with this is to ask if it has been tested. Interpretation of readings If so, interpreting the readings may be challenging. The units are […]
If we mention asbestos in our surveys, panic tends to ensue. With 5000 excess deaths a year related to asbestos. Mainly in the male dominated construction industry. If you were to mention Radon, we tend to get a blank look but research suggests it does contribute to over 1000 deaths a year. If you live […]
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or RICS was founded in 1868 but was originally the “Surveyors Club” and can be traced back to 1792. It is the first name that the general public think of when dealing with Surveyors for residential surveys. What the general public will probably not be aware of is that […]
The Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) is a not-for-profit representative body for independent residential surveyors. It was born out of the now defunct Home Information Pack providers or HIP and was formed in 2010. RPSA members unlike the RICS are solely specialists in residential property. Whereas you could have qualified RICS member surveyor who is […]
The new home survey standard https://www.rics.org/profession-standards/rics-standards-and-guidance/sector-standards/building-surveying-standards/home-surveys/home-survey-standards is a framework that sets out the minimum standards that surveyors must meet when carrying out home surveys. Covering a wide range of topics, including the condition of the property, the presence of any defects, and the potential for any future problems. Designed to give buyers peace of mind […]
What is the pre survey questionnaire? The RICS refer to this as the “Vendor Liason Checklist”. From the 1st of September 2021 all RICS regulated practises should be undertaking surveys to the new RICS home survey standard. This standard was designed to ensure that all practises will be delivering a similar product to their customers. […]