Stepped Cracks in Brickwork and Helical Bar Repairs: Why a Proper Survey Matters Stepped cracking in brickwork is one of the more common defects I come across when carrying out RICS Level 2 Surveys across Leicester and Leicestershire. These cracks usually follow the horizontal and vertical mortar joints, creating a “stair-step” pattern through the brickwork. Sometimes, stepped cracking may be historic or relatively minor. In other cases, it can indicate more significant issue

A common misconception among buyers is that a mortgage valuation is the same as a survey. It is not. A mortgage valuation is primarily carried out for the lender. In many cases, the inspection can take as little as 15–20 minutes. Our in-depth Level 2 Survey inspections typically take 60–90 minutes. That additional time allows us to properly assess: • Structural movement • Damp issues • Roof condition • Defects that may not be immediately obvious When buying property, the risk