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This leaking boiler needs to be repaired to avoid boiler pressure from reducing. If left unfixed, it would create staining but overall gives a warning about the standard of installation

Here is a classic backbox/boarding issue. Any repair would unlikely be seamless and will adversely affect the quality of finishes to the building.

This image shows wall ties inappropriately modified on site – slenderness ratio of the wall is increased so the wall could be unstable causing anything from collapse to cracking and

This is an example of poor workmanship. Poor plasterboard joints and fixing will reduce fire resistance if there is a requirement for this. Imperfections will reduce the ability to get

We love a good defect like this one. Whether the concrete is structural or providing fire protection it is not doing its job.

Not only would this be unsightly, it may also affect the furniture layout.  It could also have structural implications if out of level floor by the floor.

The British standard for a concrete test cube is 150mm. By using a too small concrete test cube means that the measurement is inaccurate which will effect the tolerance and

It would be great if the brick ties actually did tie the bricks. These incorrectly fitted brick ties compromise the quality and safety of the wall as it could potentially