JDB Surveying & Architectural

04/09/2026

Subsidence, when the soil around a foundation is compromised, typically results in diagonal cracks through masonry.

If explained and reported correctly, this issue can help you get £000s off the price of your house.

For more information, please read our blog: https://jdbsurveys.com/foundation-subsidence-in-a-victorian-terrace/

21/08/2026

Did you know we offer Accompanied Surveys?

If you're short on time and can't wait for a written report, we can visit the property with you and walk you through a detailed inspection while you take notes.

For more info and to book:

https://jdbsurveys.com/services/types-building-survey/ -survey

If you need a residential building survey, we carry out RICS Residential Level 2 and Level 3 surveys on all types of residential property. We provide a comprehensive report on the construction, condition and value of the property.

10/08/2026

Hometrack UK House Price Index July 2026:

• Higher mortgage rates and political uncertainty have driven a sharper than usual summer slowdown
• Sales agreed are 9% lower in July than last year
• House price inflation has slowed to 1.3%, from 1.7% a year ago
• 30% homes listed for sale in Q2 still unsold and no price reduction
• The average UK home has gained £3,400 this year from +£7,100 in the North West to -£3,270 in London
• Sales agreed lower across 75% of country
• More homes for sale adds to negotiating power for buyers
• Zoopla expects a pickup in activity from September, provided mortgage rates hold steady
• UK average house price is £272,800
• Liverpool ave price is £171,000 up 3.7% from June 2025.

For the full report please go to:

A tailored report of climate-related and concentration risks for lenders to proactively quantify and manage risk exposure

29/07/2026

We found this fungus inside a wardrobe during a survey.

To avoid an unpleasant surprise, always arrange a survey with a RICS Regulated Chartered Surveyor before you buy your new home.

Please get in touch at https://jdbsurveys.com/ to book yours now.

08/07/2026

Hometrack UK House Price Index June 2026:

• Liverpool average price £170,100 up 3.5% on last year
• UK average house price £272,300 up 1.7% on last year
• Higher mortgage rates and political uncertainty have shrunk the
pool of home buyers - sales agreed are 7% lower in June compared with same period last year
• House price inflation has edged lower to 1.4%
• Mortgage rates peaked at 5% in April having started the year at
4% and are now falling
• The cash cost for buyers varies widely
• Mortgage costs are £244 a month higher in London but just £69 in the North East since January
• Sales are down across areas and house price inflation varies from 3.5% in northern England to small price falls in the south
• Price inflation expected to drift lower in H2, while sales agreed are on track to be 6-8% lower than last year at 1.1m completions

To read the full report:

A tailored report of climate-related and concentration risks for lenders to proactively quantify and manage risk exposure

01/07/2026

Do you need a timber and damp investigation?

We took these photographs in a 400mm under-floor void looking for dry rot fungus and rotted timbers.

Please contact us to enquire and book your independent survey now: https://jdbsurveys.com/services/specific-defect-investigations/

12/06/2026

If you want to sell, repay or remortgage a Help to Buy loan, you'll need an independent valuation from a RICS surveyor.

We value correctly based on current market data, so you won't overpay.

https://jdbsurveys.com/services/help-to-buy-loan-valuations/

We are experts in Help to Buy Valuations with a 100% approval rate. Please email us at [email protected] for a quote and to book.

22/05/2026

"JDB enabled us to get a discount of £37,000 on our onward purchase and provided an excellent service and comprehensive assessment."

Another satisfied client following a JDB survey. Disrepair items identified, explained, and priced in our report persuaded the vendors to significantly reduce the agreed sale price.

To contact us and arrange your survey, please go to: https://jdbsurveys.com/

15/05/2026

Old terraced houses can experience front bay subsidence, and these photos show why. Most of them were built on shallow brick foundations.

For advice on what else to look out for and to book your survey, please get in touch at:

https://jdbsurveys.com/services/types-building-survey/

08/05/2026

These photographs show the inside of a roof that hasn't been touched since around 1900. The white mortar is lime reinforced with horsehair, used to prevent water from entering.

If you find this inside your roof, the nails holding the slates in place are probably at least 30 years beyond their expected lifespan.

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