Stella did a great job for us. She liaised with building control (quite a challenge) and thought of things we would have never considered. Overall she did a great job for us and we are extremely happy with the outcome.
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There is a particular sinking feeling that comes with lifting a floorboard, or pulling back a bit of plasterboard in a house…
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Ask most people when a building is at its most vulnerable and they will picture a storm, or the day the roof…
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If you have been told you need a structural survey, there is a good chance you have already been given three different…
August 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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