Surveyology knowledge basePlain-English articles on home surveys, defects, damp, subsidence and insurance claims — from Jarelle Mills AssocRICS MCIOB.https://surveyology.co.uk/en-gbCracks in your walls: when to worry about subsidencehttps://surveyology.co.uk/knowledge-base/cracks-in-walls-when-to-worry/https://surveyology.co.uk/knowledge-base/cracks-in-walls-when-to-worry/Most cracking is harmless — some isn't. How to read cracks, what genuine subsidence looks like, and what happens during an investigation.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTSubsidence and ground movementJarelle Mills AssocRICS MCIOBTen questions to ask before you offer on a househttps://surveyology.co.uk/knowledge-base/questions-to-ask-before-you-offer/https://surveyology.co.uk/knowledge-base/questions-to-ask-before-you-offer/The answers estate agents and sellers hold — and buyers rarely request. What to ask, why it matters, and which answers should change your offer.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuying and selling propertyJarelle Mills AssocRICS MCIOBHow to read your survey report without panickinghttps://surveyology.co.uk/knowledge-base/how-to-read-your-survey-report-without-panicking/https://surveyology.co.uk/knowledge-base/how-to-read-your-survey-report-without-panicking/Survey reports list every defect they find, which makes normal houses sound alarming. How to read ratings, prioritise findings and use the report in negotiation.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnderstanding survey reportsJarelle Mills AssocRICS MCIOBSnagging surveys: what new-build buyers need to knowhttps://surveyology.co.uk/knowledge-base/snagging-surveys-what-new-build-buyers-need-to-know/https://surveyology.co.uk/knowledge-base/snagging-surveys-what-new-build-buyers-need-to-know/New-build homes routinely complete with dozens of defects. When to book a snagging survey, what it covers, and how to get defects fixed.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuying and selling propertyJarelle Mills AssocRICS MCIOBWhat a Level 2 survey can't see — and why that's not a flawhttps://surveyology.co.uk/knowledge-base/what-a-level-2-survey-cant-see/https://surveyology.co.uk/knowledge-base/what-a-level-2-survey-cant-see/A home survey is visual and non-invasive by design. What that means in practice, where the blind spots are, and how a good surveyor handles them.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnderstanding survey reportsJarelle Mills AssocRICS MCIOB