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Do you have an annoying Building Defect?
Building Pathology Services
When a building defect keeps coming back, the cause has not been properly identified Building defects are rarely simple. Cracking, damp, movement, and material failure often have more than one contributing factor. Many property owners spend years and significant money treating symptoms without ever resolving the underlying problem.
Building pathology focuses on understanding why a defect is happening.
Building pathology is the investigation and diagnosis of building defects. A building pathologist looks at how a building has been constructed, how it has changed over time, and how materials, moisture, movement, and environment interact.
Rather than offering a repair solution, building pathology provides clear, independent advice on the true cause of the defect and what is required to resolve it properly.
This approach is especially important where defects are persistent, disputed, or poorly understood.
When you should involve a building pathologist
Building pathology is particularly valuable if you have experienced repeated failure, rising costs, or conflicting advice. It is commonly used for ongoing damp issues, unexplained cracking, timber decay, or problems following refurbishment or extension works.
It is also widely used in commercial properties, residential blocks, and older buildings where construction methods and materials require careful interpretation.
At Price Lilford, building pathology is led by experienced chartered surveyors with a strong understanding of how buildings perform over time. We investigate defects methodically, considering construction type, exposure, materials, age, and previous works.
Our approach to building pathology
Our advice is independent and evidence based. We do not carry out remedial works, which means our focus remains on accurate diagnosis and recommendations.
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Get the right advice early
Resolving a building defect properly starts with understanding it. Engaging a building pathologist early can prevent unnecessary expenditure, reduce disruption, and give you confidence that the issue has been correctly addressed.
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Get the correct diagnosis of the cause of the defect and advice to rectify it once and for all.
What our clients say
"5 star service from a 5 star company. After many years of trying to find a problem, Mike identified it, provided a solution and project managed the whole repair. Seamless service. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you!"
Why use Price Lilford?
We are known for being thorough, honest, and practical in our advice. As RICS Chartered Surveyors, we bring professional accountability and technical depth to every investigation.
With years of experience and thousands of properties assessed, there are very few defects we have not encountered.- Proven Track record
we've helped 1,000s of people just like you - Years of Experience
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