Brick Ceredigion residential properties will suffer from a range of defects, from frost damage to spalling. The RICS surveyor will mention these and suggest potential remedies. A defect often found is wall tie failure. This occurs when ties supporting old cavity walls rust, leading to horizontal cracks and separation of the internal and external leaves of the wall. Ceredigion home purchasers may need to consider that a number of popular courses and methods have been a feature of house construction in this country for hundreds of years. As an example, Flemish bond, featuring alternating long and short faces of bricks. If the Ceredigion surveyor does raise concerns about a brick wall defect or structural issue, it may be wise to speak to a builder before completion to assess the extent and cost of the work.