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Are Bees, pigeons, rodents, insects within or affecting the property?

Lead and Asbestos – are they safe?

Is the property fire safe and compliant with relevant Fire Regulations?

The adequacy of the system as to: Efficiency Cost Controls Insulation The heat loss of the property Alternatives Safety Effect on laminate, wooden or other flooring Any pipework which may have been incorrectly fitted (i.e. copper pipes laid in concrete or screed or plastered into walls.  The boiler is correctly fitted, flued and the correct… Continue reading Central heating and Hot Water Survey

The following will assist in maintaining adequate ventilation: Trickle vents on all double glazed windows – 10mm continuous and kept open The property should be kept at a temperature of 18C (by use of central heating or windows or ideally air to air heat pump) The kitchen, bathroom, WC and bedrooms should have electrical extractors… Continue reading Extraction and Ventilation Survey

The quality and expected longevity of the Bathroom and Kitchen units is an important financial consideration

Blistering, Flaking, peeling, cracking, chalkyness, mould, blackspot, wrinkling, yellowing, rotting, uncovered all are signs which need to be investigated and resolved.

These were fitted precisely by joiners and imprecise gaps indicate movement

Openings and reveals are built plumb, level and square.  Movement out of this range is indicative of structural movement which needs to be considered and if necessary addressed. 

Cills are installed plumb and level.  Movement out of this range is indicative of structural movement which needs to be considered and if necessary addressed.   They are stone, UVPC, Timber, tiled etc. The purpose of the cills is to shed water away from the dwelling