Cob Survey in Cornwall

Cornwall has an abundance of ancient cob buildings and cob walls. Clayey soil deposits across the County has been used to construct and build cob walling for centuries. Many of these cob walls in Cornwall continue to thrive and provide purpose but, sadly there are many that have fallen into disrepair through neglect, ignorance and/or improper maintenance.

Does your cob wall in Cornwall need a Cob Survey?

The above video shows what can happen to a cob wall in Cornwall where the user isn’t aware of the characteristics of cob. Fortunately, no one was injured in this instance, however the peripheral costs (and inconvenience) were significant. Most cob walls in Cornwall are relied upon for their structural capabilities, especially so where they provide support for the principal roof components. Load-bearing cob walls in Cornwall that carry structural integrity for roof-trusses are of particular importance and a cautionary approach should always be adopted.

Cob Survey – Cob Report – Cob Repairs – Cob Wall Advice in Cornwall