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Commercial Property Surveys in the Cotswolds

Commercial property purchases and investments require proper due diligence. Unlike residential purchases...

Choosing a Surveyor: What to Look for in Bath and Gloucestershire

Choosing the right surveyor makes the difference between useful advice and a generic report that misses...

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Cotswolds Property Market: Surveyor's Perspective 2026

As property surveyors working across the Cotswolds, we see properties at their most honest moments. Here’s...

Historic Properties: Survey Considerations in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire’s historic properties offer character that modern construction can’t replicate....

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Cotswolds Stone Properties: Specialist Survey Requirements

Cotswold stone properties are among the most desirable in England. The honey-coloured limestone creates...

Party Wall Surveys: Your Complete Guide

Planning building work that affects a shared wall or is near a neighbouring property? The Party Wall...

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Pre-Purchase Property Surveys: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Buying a property is likely your largest purchase. Yet many buyers skip proper surveys, relying on mortgage...

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Damp Surveys: Identifying and Addressing Property Issues

Damp is one of the most common problems affecting UK properties. Understanding what causes damp –...

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Structural Surveys vs Homebuyer Reports: Which Do You Need?

Choosing between survey types confuses many buyers. Both examine property condition, but they differ...

Commercial Property Surveys in the Cotswolds

Commercial property purchases and investments require proper due diligence. A commercial building survey...

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Listed Building Surveys: Specialist Requirements in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds contains one of the highest concentrations of listed buildings in England. These properties...

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Level 2 Home Surveys: What You Need to Know Before Purchasing

Purchasing property represents one of the largest financial commitments most people make. A Level 2 survey...

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Complete Guide to Building Surveys in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds presents unique property challenges that standard surveying approaches may not adequately...

Moving away from Google Reviews

ERSS Ltd is moving away from relying on Google reviews. Since establishing our company in 2019, feedback...

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Buying Cotswolds Property at Auction: Why Survey Before You Bid

Property auctions offer exciting opportunities to secure Cotswolds homes below market value, but they’re...

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Boundary Disputes and Party Wall Matters: Essential Guidance for Cotswolds Property Owners

Boundary disputes can turn dream Cotswolds properties into nightmares, whilst party wall matters often...

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Assessing Renovation Potential: How Cotswolds Surveyors Help Transform Properties

The Cotswolds property market offers numerous renovation opportunities, from neglected cottages requiring...

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Surveying Thatched Properties in the Cotswolds: A Specialist's Guide

The thatched cottages scattered throughout the Cotswolds epitomise English rural charm, but beneath those...

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Structural Movement in Cotswolds Properties: When to Worry and When to Relax

Every old building moves. It’s a fact that sometimes alarms buyers viewing characterful Cotswolds...

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Barn Conversion Surveys: Special Considerations for Cotswolds Rural Properties

Converted barns represent some of the most sought-after properties across the Cotswolds, combining rural...

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Damp and Timber Defects: Common Challenges for Cotswolds Properties

The picturesque stone cottages and period homes that define the Cotswolds charm often harbour moisture-related...

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Navigating Conservation Area Surveys in the Cotswolds: What Property Owners Need to Know

Nearly every chocolate-box village across the Cotswolds sits within a conservation area, from Castle...

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Recent Technical Issues Resolved

Dear Clients and Potential Customers, We sincerely apologise for any delays or issues you have experienced...

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Pre-Purchase Surveys: Essential Protection for Cotswolds Property Buyers

Purchasing property in the Cotswolds represents a significant investment, whether you’re seeking...

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Why Period Properties in the Cotswolds Need Specialist Survey Attention

The honey-coloured stone cottages dotting the Cotswolds landscape are more than just pretty facades –...

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5 Reasons to Commission a Building Survey Before Buying in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds property market is uniquely charming but comes with distinctive challenges that require...

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Historical Property Surveys in the Cotswolds: What You Need to Know

When investing in a historical property in the Cotswolds, understanding the unique challenges and requirements...

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The Importance of Due Diligence

A building surveyor has been jailed for swindling the National Trust out of more than £1m through false...

How Cotswolds Surveyors Save Buyers Thousands

The Cotswolds property market remains one of the UK’s most competitive and expensive, with average...

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5 Issues Professional Cotswold Surveyors Will Spot

The Cotswolds’ picturesque landscapes and charming villages are home to some of Britain’s...

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Choosing Cotswolds Surveyors for Your Property

When investing in property within the idyllic rolling hills of the Cotswolds, selecting surveyors with...

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Why We Feel Building Surveys Are SO Important

ERSS LTD was recently appointed by an interested Party who had an offer accepted on a Victorian home. They...

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ERSS Ltd - Works with Studio MacLean

After working closely with Jason MacLean and his family on a derelict grade listed property in Minchinhampton....

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Why professional services are so important

We found this small article, which made us groan and roll our eyes. How in this day and age could such...

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The Emergence of Emerald Ritter

So what’s in a name, and why the name “Emerald Ritter”? In basic terms, our company...

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