House surveys in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire spans the honey-coloured limestone villages of the Cotswolds, the Regency elegance of Cheltenham, the industrial city of Gloucester, the steep wool valleys around Stroud and the commuter towns of South Gloucestershire. The Severn Vale is low-lying and has suffered major floods, notably in 2007, and clay soils across the vale can cause subsidence. Cotswold stone homes are often listed and need breathable lime repairs, while Stroud's hillside houses bring retaining wall and access issues.