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Surveying comes in various forms. Lots of homeowners will experience a Home Buyer’s Survey included in the procedure of buying or selling a property. The Home Buyer’s Survey is completed to make sure that the home buyer is completely aware of the condition of the house they are buying, as well as any possible issues around insulation, damp proofing or drainage. For older buildings or for buildings where the buyer is less certain of its condition, a full building survey can be performed, which goes into more detail when compared to a Home Buyer’s Survey, and will point out any additional defects with the house as well as involving an inspection of the land surrounding the building.
Other types of survey include a land survey, which will involve an assessment of the condition of the land. Surveyors can also carry out snagging reports, which are performed after a new build is finalised to point out any problems or defects with the quality of the building which may then be rectified.
When looking for a company to attempt surveying work, ensure you choose a chartered surveyor qualified by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
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The large town of Stourbridge can be found in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in West Midlands. With a population of 55,480, Stourbridge contains the suburban areas of Lye, Amblecote, Hagley and Wollescote.
Stourbridge takes its name from the River Stour which flows through the town. The river acted as the border between Worcestershire and Staffordshire for centuries. In 1966, the border was moved around two miles north in 1966, when Amblecote Urban District was incorporated into the Borough of Stourbridge.
Glass has been manufactured in the town since the early 1600s. In the 1861 census, 1,032 residents of Stourbridge were involved in the glass industry in some way. Stourbridge glass is recognised as amongst the finest in the world and is often used as gifts for visiting dignitaries and royalty. In recent years, the trade has almost collapsed in Stourbridge as glassmaking companies move abroad.
To carry on the tradition of Stourbridge glass, there is a Festival of Glass held every two years which exhibits the work created by UK contemporary glass artists. In 2004, the British Glass Biennale was set up to be a part of the Festival. Before this, there had been no major review of the British glass scene since 1993, so this was welcomed and is a popular part of the show.