Building Surveys

Building Surveys has been a trusted guide for both students and professionals for nearly  40 years, evolving throughout its nine editions to address the  challenges and responsibilities of the building surveying role. It  covers everything needed for initial inspections such as equipment,  know-how and procedures to writing an accurate report, making it  indispensable to those practising in or studying this field. 

•  This updated Ninth Edition features new material on modern methods of  construction, new sustainable materials, new surveying technologies and  industry developments in the wake of the Grenfell Fire. 

•  Essential reading for building construction students, professional  surveyors and others who may be required to inspect and report on  buildings. 

• Illustrated throughout with colour photos showing examples of building defects in full detail. 

All  the structural aspects of property surveying are explained, covering  foundations, walls and roofs as well as what to look out for and how to  deal with problems. Materials and techniques no longer in use are  covered as well as new technologies, so the reader is prepared for  anything they might encounter. Legal considerations and recent cases are  also used to illustrate good working practice, making this an extremely  practical companion to the subject.