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Planning & Drawings
Listed Building Consent
Recent approvals
Property Inspections
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Contact Me
More
  • Home
  • Planning & Drawings
  • Listed Building Consent
  • Recent approvals
  • Property Inspections
  • Fees
  • Contact Me

  • Home
  • Planning & Drawings
  • Listed Building Consent
  • Recent approvals
  • Property Inspections
  • Fees
  • Contact Me

Independent Property Inspections

Independent property inspections for homeowners and prospective purchasers throughout Bridport and West Dorset.

I provide practical, straightforward advice to help identify defects, understand their likely causes and decide what action may be required.

For older and traditional properties in particular, my construction experience allows me to look beyond the symptoms and consider how the building has been constructed, altered and maintained.



What I Look For

Damp & Moisture

Roofs & Rainwater Goods

Cracking & Movement

Signs of damp, water ingress, condensation and associated defects.

Cracking & Movement

Roofs & Rainwater Goods

Cracking & Movement

Cracking, distortion and other signs of structural or historic movement.

Roofs & Rainwater Goods

Roofs & Rainwater Goods

Roofs & Rainwater Goods

Roof coverings, flashings, gutters, downpipes and visible drainage issues. 

Walls & Masonry

Alterations & Previous Work

Roofs & Rainwater Goods

Brickwork, stonework, pointing, render and deterioration of external walls. 

Alterations & Previous Work

Alterations & Previous Work

Alterations & Previous Work

Evidence of previous alterations, repairs and work that may warrant further investigation. 

Insulation & Heat Loss

Alterations & Previous Work

Alterations & Previous Work

Visible insulation issues, cold bridging and areas of potential heat loss where relevant. 

Pre-Purchase Property Inspections

Buying a property and want a better understanding of its condition before you commit?

I can carry out an independent inspection focused on the condition of the building, visible defects and areas that may require repair or further investigation.

You'll receive practical feedback to help you understand what I've found and the potential implications before you proceed.

DISCUSS AN INSPECTION

Independent Advice

An impartial assessment focused on the property and its condition. 

Practical Experience

Construction knowledge used to understand defects and their likely causes. 

Clear Feedback

Straightforward findings to help you make a more informed decision. 

Older & Traditional Properties

Older properties often need to be understood differently from modern buildings. Traditional materials and methods can behave differently, and apparent defects are not always best addressed using modern solutions.

My construction experience helps me consider how a property has been built, altered and repaired over time, including masonry, lime mortars, damp, ventilation and previous alterations.

This can be particularly useful for older cottages, period houses and Listed Buildings throughout Bridport and West Dorset.



What You Receive

Following the inspection, you'll receive a clear explanation of the principal findings, together with a concise written summary and practical guidance on any repairs or further investigation that may be appropriate.  

DISCUSS AN INSPECTION

Clear Findings

A straightforward explanation of the defects and issues identified during the inspection. 

Likely Causes & Next Steps

Practical guidance on likely causes, what may need attention and where further investigation may be appropriate. 

Written Inspection Summary

A concise written record of the principal findings following the inspection. 

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jodyleaf@hotmail.co.uk

07971 870873

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