Defect Diagnosis in Building Pathology: How Surveyors Identify Hidden Structural Issues Before They Become Costly Claims
Structural defects cost UK property owners an estimated £2.5 billion annually in repair bills, legal disputes, and devalued assets — yet the majority of those defects were detectable long before they became catastrophic. The discipline of defect diagnosis in building pathology sits at the sharp end of this problem, equipping chartered surveyors with the tools, […]
