by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
Japanese knotweed can feel like a “red flag” the moment it’s mentioned—particularly during a purchase, a mortgage application, or when a neighbour dispute begins. From the perspective of a Defect Analysis Report, our job is to cut through the anxiety and focus on the...
by Howorth | Feb 11, 2026 | Articles
Bay windows are a common “hotspot” for movement concerns. They often sit on shallower foundations than the main house, they can be more exposed to weathering, and their geometry makes cracking easier to notice. It’s also one of the areas where owners are most likely...
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...
