Surveyors not left out in the cold

The business has over 350 surveyors operating throughout the country, with its main operating centre in Kettering, Northamptonshire, coordinating activity.

Richard Sexton, director of business development says: "We have provisions in place for severe weather and other scenarios and our arrangements for this contingency have been tested and swung into action extremely smoothly.

"Our clients need reliability and above all to be kept informed. Whilst there will be inevitably be some requirement to rearrange appointments in the worst hit areas, we remain fully operational and open for business, ready to report and update to our lender clients as required."

Poor weather can be a time when deficiencies in a property become all too apparent.

Sexton adds: "Homeowners should also be preparing for when any thaw comes and taking action to monitor water courses for potential flooding threats."