A growing library of UK property calculators, premium toolkits and plain-English guides, built by a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) for homeowners, buyers and developers who want straight, useful information.
PlanScope brings together the tools and explanations homeowners actually need: budget calculators, plain-English guidance and educational content on the issues that come up again and again, including condensation, cracking, party walls and surveys. The calculators are free to use; in-depth toolkits will be available as premium downloads.
Stamp duty, mortgage repayments, rental yield, reinstatement cost, EPC improvements, heat pump sizing and more, covering the financial, surveying, building and energy decisions most owners face.
In-depth PDF guides on condensation & mould, crack assessment, party walls and pre-purchase viewing. Each one is a structured walkthrough you can keep and reuse.
Educational, awareness-focused content. No diagnosis from a distance, no scaremongering, just clear explanations of what causes what and when to bring in a professional.
Start with whichever question you're sitting with today. Each pillar is a hub that will keep expanding: more calculators, more toolkits, more articles and short videos over time.
Premium PDF guides and toolkits covering condensation & mould, crack assessment, party wall, pre-purchase viewing checklists.
14+ free utility calculators across four categories: buying & owning, surveying & valuation, building & extending, energy & EPC.
Why moisture builds up, where mould comes from, how ventilation actually works, plus the toolkit and ventilation calculators.
An awareness-focused guide to common crack patterns, what monitoring looks like, and when it really is time to call a professional.
How the Party Wall Act actually works: notices, timelines, surveyors and awards, explained from both the building owner and neighbour side.
Which survey do you actually need? What red flags should you look for on a viewing? A consumer-friendly walkthrough of the buying process.
A handful of the most-used calculators from the four categories. The full list lives on the calculators page.
Four flagship PDF toolkits in preparation, each one a structured walkthrough designed to be referenced across multiple properties. Available shortly via the PlanScope Etsy store.
An illustrated walkthrough of the causes of moisture in modern homes, how to read the symptoms, and a clear ventilation action plan.
An educational guide to recognising common crack patterns, monitoring them sensibly over time, and knowing when professional advice is appropriate.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996, explained the way it should be: notices, timelines, awards and the practical realities for both building owners and neighbours.
A pre-survey risk assessment toolkit to bring to a viewing. A structured list of what to look for before you commit a single pound on fees.
PlanScope is built by a Chartered Building Surveyor but the content on this site is educational. It's designed to help you understand your property and ask better questions. It is not intended to replace a physical inspection or formal advice from an appropriately appointed professional.