Notes from the field — written in plain English.
Practical guidance on surveys, snagging, damp and energy performance for Lincolnshire homeowners, landlords and buyers.
The Landlord's Guide to EPCs: Rules, Ratings and How to Climb the Bands
Every rental property needs a valid EPC, and the rules are only heading one way: tougher. Here's what Lincolnshire landlords need to know — the current legal minimum, the proposed move to EPC C, the penalties, and the cost-effective ways to climb the bands.
Read articleSnagging a First Home in Horncastle: The Fire-Safety Defect Hiding in the Loft
A young professional couple bought a beautiful two-bed semi in Horncastle — their first home. The snagging survey found the usual cosmetic items, but the find that mattered was in the loft: dislodged insulation over the party wall, the fire break between their home and next door.
Read articleInside a Real Roof Survey: When a 40-Year-Old Flat Roof Reaches the End of the Road
A recent survey of a 40-year-old mineral-felt flat roof in the Lincolnshire Fens found lifted laps, exposed bitumen, extensive moss — and one section that bounced underfoot. Here's how a roof survey works, what we found, and why the honest answer wasn't another repair.
Read articleThe 7 Most Common Snags Found in New Build Homes Across Lincolnshire
After inspecting new build homes across Lincolnshire — from Lincoln and Grantham to Bourne, Spalding and the coast — the same defects appear again and again. Here are the seven we find most often, and what they mean for your warranty.
Read articleMore guides are on the way — covering EPCs, damp diagnosis and buying with confidence in Lincolnshire.