Borescope cavity inspection for Kelso properties
Kelso is among the towns we cover in the Scottish Borders, alongside Galashiels and Hawick. It is roughly 16 miles east of Galashiels.
Buyers and sellers in Kelso often book this check when a survey report or EPC raises questions about the walls. The written result for your Kelso property is plain English: what we found, what it means and what, if anything, to do next.
Every elevation is judged on its own exposure. The Scottish Borders has a mix of moderate and more exposed sites. Hilltop, coastal and west-facing walls take the brunt of wind-driven rain, so the survey records exposure for each elevation before a material is chosen.
As for paperwork, if cavity wall insulation follows in Kelso, no building warrant is needed for insulation within a wall, but the work must meet the building standards.
Rules in Scotland
No building warrant is needed for insulation within a wall, but the work must meet the building standards if insulation work follows.
Sources: Scottish Government: building work not requiring a warrant (schedule 3).
How many holes?
Enough to be representative: typically several per elevation, plus targeted checks below windows, at corners and near any damp patches. Each one is photographed and logged.
What is included in Kelso
- Fill type and condition noted
- Holes made good
- Photos of each point
- Written summary
Guide prices for Kelso
| Borescope cavity inspection guide prices | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Borescope inspection, house | £145–£245 |
| Borescope inspection, block or large building | £295–£595 |
This work is not insulation, so it is normally standard-rated for VAT. Guide prices include VAT where it applies. Guide ranges only: the fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts, and anything that could not be seen at survey is agreed with you first.
The steps for a borescope inspection in Kelso:
Get in touch
Online, by phone or WhatsApp.
Your price
Confirmed in writing before you book.
The visit
Carried out at an agreed time, with photos of what we find.
Your report
Plain English, with any follow-on work quoted separately.