Ian Rock Chartered surveyor Ian is the author of eight popular Haynes House Manuals and is a director is Rightsurvey.co.uk. He is also in the process of adding a large extension to his home. Grid List Latest articles by Ian Rock Flat Roof Extensions: Everything you Need to Know By Ian Rock Paying close attention to the structure, insulation and coverings of flat roof extensions is key to building a low-maintenance, leak-free and durable roof, says chartered surveyor Ian Rock 25 Renovating Traps to Avoid By Ian Rock Renovating an old property can be a great way to get your dream home and climb the housing ladder, but it can also be a minefield for the unwary Loft Conversions for Difficult Roof Constructions By Ian Rock A guide to converting a loft with a difficult roof construction. Includes advice on headroom, trussed rafters, telescopic joists, building regulations and more Foundations for Difficult Sites By Ian Rock Unstable ground? Clay soil? Trees? Sloping land? ‘Difficult’ sites can quickly become expensive to build on. Surveyor Ian Rock provides solutions for even the most problematic of plots Can Injected Damp Treatments Damage Your Home? By Ian Rock Not only can injected damp treatments be a waste of money, they can also do untold damage when applied to homes that don’t need them Restoring Chimneys By Ian Rock We often adopt an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach when it comes to our chimneys, but restoring neglected stacks is money well spent, says chartered surveyor Ian Rock Repairing Solid Floors By Ian Rock Whether concrete or stone and wood laid over earth, old solid floors can be subject to a number of ailments Interior Wall Problems By Ian Rock From cracks in the plaster to soundproofing (or lack of it), internal walls can throw up all sorts of problems in old homes. Step in chartered surveyor Ian Rock with the solutions How to Repair a Roof By Ian Rock Ailing roofs need not spell disaster for a renovation project. From slipped slates to sagging roof slopes, chartered surveyor Ian Rock explains what to look out for and what’s involved in fixing common roofing problems Window Repair Guide: What’s Involved and How Much Does it Cost? By Ian Rock Repairing windows will help retain the character and charm of older buildings and can often be the cheaper choice in the long run. From rotten frames to panes that mist up, find out how to fix common problems 12Next Homebuilding & Renovating Newsletter Get the latest news, expert advice and product inspiration straight to your inbox. Receive news and offers from our other brands? Yes No Receive mail from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors? Yes No Thank you for signing up to Homebuilding. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. Most Read Most Shared 1 Outdoor Wall Lights: 9 of the Best Buys for Lighting the Exterior of your Home 2 Family Bathroom Ideas: Designing Your Dream Bathroom 3 Wayfair Sale: Save up to 41% on Lighting 4 Planning Reforms Reportedly Face Backlash From Conservative MPs 5 Renewables Industry Calls for Green Homes Grant to be Extended 1 Outdoor Wall Lights: 9 of the Best Buys for Lighting the Exterior of your Home 2 Family Bathroom Ideas: Designing Your Dream Bathroom 3 Wayfair Sale: Save up to 41% on Lighting 4 Planning Reforms Reportedly Face Backlash From Conservative MPs 5 Renewables Industry Calls for Green Homes Grant to be Extended Our sponsors
Flat Roof Extensions: Everything you Need to Know By Ian Rock Paying close attention to the structure, insulation and coverings of flat roof extensions is key to building a low-maintenance, leak-free and durable roof, says chartered surveyor Ian Rock
25 Renovating Traps to Avoid By Ian Rock Renovating an old property can be a great way to get your dream home and climb the housing ladder, but it can also be a minefield for the unwary
Loft Conversions for Difficult Roof Constructions By Ian Rock A guide to converting a loft with a difficult roof construction. Includes advice on headroom, trussed rafters, telescopic joists, building regulations and more
Foundations for Difficult Sites By Ian Rock Unstable ground? Clay soil? Trees? Sloping land? ‘Difficult’ sites can quickly become expensive to build on. Surveyor Ian Rock provides solutions for even the most problematic of plots
Can Injected Damp Treatments Damage Your Home? By Ian Rock Not only can injected damp treatments be a waste of money, they can also do untold damage when applied to homes that don’t need them
Restoring Chimneys By Ian Rock We often adopt an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach when it comes to our chimneys, but restoring neglected stacks is money well spent, says chartered surveyor Ian Rock
Repairing Solid Floors By Ian Rock Whether concrete or stone and wood laid over earth, old solid floors can be subject to a number of ailments
Interior Wall Problems By Ian Rock From cracks in the plaster to soundproofing (or lack of it), internal walls can throw up all sorts of problems in old homes. Step in chartered surveyor Ian Rock with the solutions
How to Repair a Roof By Ian Rock Ailing roofs need not spell disaster for a renovation project. From slipped slates to sagging roof slopes, chartered surveyor Ian Rock explains what to look out for and what’s involved in fixing common roofing problems
Window Repair Guide: What’s Involved and How Much Does it Cost? By Ian Rock Repairing windows will help retain the character and charm of older buildings and can often be the cheaper choice in the long run. From rotten frames to panes that mist up, find out how to fix common problems
