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£30,000 Claim for Mr & Mrs M – Surveyor Negligence in Building Survey

Background: Most Comprehensive Building Survey Commissioned

Mr & Mrs M from Kent hired a surveyor to conduct a full Building Survey on a property they intended to purchase. This is the most thorough survey type available.

Surveyor Oversight: Damp and Rot Not Identified

Despite the in-depth survey, the surveyor failed to detect widespread damp and rot, now requiring repairs estimated at £30,000.

Legal Claim Underway – Seeking Compensation

We are currently acting on their behalf in a negligence claim to recover the anticipated cost of remedial works. The case is ongoing.

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