Borescope cavity inspection for Newcastle under Lyme properties
Newcastle under Lyme is among the towns we cover in Staffordshire, alongside Stoke-on-Trent, Longton and Kidsgrove. It is roughly 2 miles west of Stoke-on-Trent.
Buyers and sellers in Newcastle under Lyme often book this check when a survey report or EPC raises questions about the walls. Every inspection point in Newcastle under Lyme is photographed and logged, so you have a record to show a buyer, lender or contractor.
Exposure matters for every cavity wall. Staffordshire 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.
On compliance, if cavity wall insulation follows in Newcastle under Lyme, filling a cavity is notifiable building work and needs a building notice or competent-person self-certification.
Rules in England
Filling a cavity is notifiable building work and needs a building notice or competent-person self-certification if insulation work follows.
Sources: Planning Portal: cavity wall insulation and building regulations; CIGA: CWISC competent person scheme.
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 Newcastle under Lyme
- Written summary
- Photos of each point
- Holes made good
- Inspection points on each elevation
Guide prices for Newcastle under Lyme
| 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.
What happens next for a Newcastle under Lyme property:
Tell us what is happening
Postcode, property type and what you have noticed.
Price agreed first
We confirm the price before anyone visits.
Visit and checks
Photos and readings at the areas that matter.
Findings in writing
What we found and the options, each priced separately.