Professional Background
Sarah Mitchell MRICS is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 15 years of experience specializing in property defects, building pathology, and remedial construction. She has become one of the UK's leading experts on spray foam insulation issues, conducting detailed assessments for homeowners, lenders, and legal professionals.
"My role is to provide homeowners with clear, unbiased assessments of spray foam installations and their implications. Too many families are caught off-guard by mortgage refusals - proper professional guidance can prevent years of stress and financial loss."- Sarah Mitchell, RICS Chartered Surveyor
Areas of Expertise
Property Assessment
- • Spray foam installation evaluation
- • Structural integrity assessments
- • Moisture and ventilation analysis
- • Building defect identification
- • Remedial strategy development
Professional Services
- • RICS compliant survey reports
- • Lender documentation preparation
- • Expert witness testimony
- • Building regulation compliance
- • Insurance claim support
Qualifications & Experience
Professional Qualifications
- MRICS: Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- BSc (Hons): Building Surveying, University of Greenwich
- CIGA Certified: Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency assessor
- Expert Witness: Certified for legal proceedings
Career Highlights
- 500+ Property Assessments: Spray foam installations evaluated
- Lender Panel Member: Trusted by major UK mortgage providers
- Legal Expert: Court-approved expert witness for property disputes
- Industry Speaker: RICS CPD presentations on insulation issues
Published Work & Articles
Recent Content by Sarah Mitchell
Sarah regularly contributes expert insights on spray foam insulation issues, property assessment methodologies, and building surveying best practices.
Blog Articles
- Understanding RICS Guidance for Spray Foam
Complete guide to surveyor requirements and compliance
- The Unbiased Guide to Spray Foam Dangers
Scientific analysis of health and structural risks
Expert Guides
- The Homeowner's Bible (Contributor)
Property transaction guidance for affected homeowners
- Health Risk Assessment FAQ
Professional medical and structural health analysis
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