Chimney Maintenance

Chimney Maintenance

When I first bought my property in Drummond Place, I spent money only on the cheapest survey possible. It said ‘seen from the street, the roof and chimneys appear to be in good condition’. The roof was indeed in a good state but as far as the chimneys were concerned,...
Building Safety

Building Safety

In Brunswick Street recently, a large stone cornice on the front of one of the buildings collapsed. The whole street was closed off and two houses had to be evacuated. The repair and restoration works will cost the owners a fortune. The total will run into the tens of...