This is a practical guide book of how to undertake a domestic building survey. The text describes the practical aspects of surveying with a full description of the author's own experience; at the same time drawing out the important principles involved. Whilst this book is intended for the serious student, it may well be of use to the prospective home owner who could, with a little knowledge do his own pre-survey and save wasting money on properties that are obviously highly likely to be unsuitable. When a suitable property has been found, the experienced surveyor can be called in.

At some point, most home-owners have to make a choice: whether to move or extend their property. In the case of the latter, there is a further choice - to put the whole matter into other hands or to try to understand the processes involved so that the whole business is carried out efficiently and cost-effectively. Those working or planning to work in the construction industry also need to be reminded of the pitfalls of local authority requirements, building control and planning, and this text provides an account of the necessary action.

The procedures, the problems and pitfalls of extending or altering property are discussed in this fully updated new edition. The author gives helpful advice on how to make the project go smoothly from beginning to end. This is a practical guide for those at the beginning of their career in building, or who want to be updated on the new regulations now in force.

This new edition incorporates the 2005 Amendments to Approved Document L1B on the conservation of fuel and power. Developments in Computer Aided Design and structural calculations are also discussed. It is invaluable...