Category Archives: Building Surveying

Article by Noel Larkin Published in Irish Times, Property Clinic Section, 22nd October 2015 Q I am about to purchase a BER A2-rated four-bed semi-detached new-build in a managed development. I am considering converting the attic space into a den/study area. The house has extensive photovoltaic solar panels on the east-facing rear aspect, and also has a…

Here's my answer to a readers question in The Irish times on May 7th 2015 Cracks in walls Q. In 2006, I built a four-bedroom house and was informed by the builders that as the property settles some cracking would occur. Cracking did start to appear over some windows, doors and ceilings. Over the years…

Article by Noel Larkin Published in Irish Times, Property Clinic Section, Dated 9th April 2015 Q We recently bought a ground- floor apartment from a developer. We soon discovered rainwater was leaking into the livingroom from the patio door and that there was a draft. The builder reset the doors and used a sealant before Christmas, but…

Article by Noel Larkin Published in Irish Times, Property Clinic Section, Dated 19 March 2015 Q Five years ago I renovated an old bungalow that included dry walling the interior wall on all the external walls. I am having issues with some of the walls since in that a damp mark from the holding nail (which…