Our detailed building survey reports covers the following areas:
1 – INTRODUCTION
1.01 – Scope of Instructions
1.02 – Property Address
1.03 – Clients Name and Address
1.04 – Date of Survey
1.05 – Weather
1.06 – Limitations of Inspection
1.07 – Information Relied upon in this Report
2 – DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
2.01 – Type and Age
2.02 – Accommodation
2.03 – Tenure and Occupation
2.04 – Orientation and Exposure
3 – LOCATION
3.01 – Location and Local Factors
3.02 – The Site and Surrounding Area
4 – CONSTRUCTION
4.01 – The Construction Summary
4.02 – Main Roofs
4.03 – Other Roofs
4.04 – Porches, Canopies, Raised Terraces and Balconies Conservatories
4.05 – Flashings, Soakers and Valleys
4.06 – Chimney Stacks
4.07 – Parapet Walls
4.08 – Rainwater Goods
4.09 – External Walls and Foundations
4.10 – Dampness, Damp Proof Courses and Membranes
4.11 – Floor Ventilation
4.12 – External Windows, Cills and Glazing
4.13 – External Doors and Timber
4.14 – External Decorations
4.15 – Ceilings, Cornice and Covings
4.16 – Internal Walls, Partitions and Plasterwork
4.17 – Floors
4.18 – Fireplaces, Chimney Breasts and Flues
4.19 – Internal Joinery and Glazing
4.20 – Internal Decorations
4.21 – Basements and Cellars
4.22 – Timber Defects
4.23 – Structural Movement
5 – SERVICES
5.01 – Electrics
5.02 – Gas
5.03 – Water Supply Plumbing, Sanitary Ware and Fittings
5.04 – Heating and Hot Water
5.05 – Ventilation
5.06 – Drains
6 – GARDENS, BOUNDARIES, TREES AND OUTBUILDINGS
6.01 – Gardens
6.02 – Boundaries
6.03 – Trees and Large Shrubs
6.04 – Garages
6.05 – Outbuildings and Stores
7 – ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER MATTERS
7.01 – Thermal Insulation and Energy Efficiency
7.02 – Noise and Disturbance
7.03 – Health & Safety
7.04 – Hazardous and Deleterious Materials and Invasive Plants
7.05 – Security
7.06 – Flooding
8 – ITEMS FOR LEGAL ADVISERS ATTENTION
9 – SUMMARY, OVERALL OPINION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
9.01 – Essential Items
9.02 – Maintenance
9.03 – Other Matters
9.04 – Client’s Specific Issues
10 – PHOTOGRAPHS
