by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
Rising damp is one of the most debated topics in residential surveying. It’s frequently diagnosed, often misunderstood, and sometimes treated aggressively when the true cause of dampness is something else entirely. From the perspective of a Defect Analysis Report, the...
by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
Establishing a boundary line is one of the most common property questions—and one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume it’s as simple as “the fence is the boundary” or “the Land Registry plan proves it”. In reality, boundaries are often a mix of documents,...
by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
Establishing a boundary line is rarely as simple as pointing at a fence or reading one plan. In many cases, the “boundary” you see on the ground has shifted over time, and the plans people rely on can show general boundaries rather than a pinpoint-precise line. That’s...
by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
Accurate property boundaries underpin almost everything that matters in home ownership: where you can build, where a fence should sit, what you’re responsible for maintaining, and how smoothly you can buy or sell. Most of the time, boundaries “feel” obvious—until...
by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
Boundary surveying is often misunderstood as a “nice-to-have”—until a fence is replaced, an extension is planned near the line, a neighbour objects, or a sale gets delayed by boundary questions. In reality, boundary surveying is one of the most practical forms of...
