Common Building Defects

What is wrong in this picture ? listed below is a summary of do's and dont's to follow to ensure your property is in a good state of repair and thus avoiding any unwanted bills

DO:

Carry out regular inspection and maintenance

Seek advice from suitable professionals

Analyse the cause of any defects

Remedy previous bad repairs

Use only reliable contractors

Obtain necessary Building Regulation approval and Planning consent

Another common defect in older properties, what should you do ?

DON'T

Allow serious defects to remain

Expect independent advice from someone who has something to sell you

Rely on commercially based claims for any product or technique

Bodge repairs

Employ anyone without seeing references, insurance or inspecting their work

Do any work without the required consent