Structure & Damp
A Structure and Damp survey covers such matters as;
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 – THE SITE
4 – CONSTRUCTION AND CONDITION
4.01 – Construction Summary
4.02 – Main Roofs
4.03 – Other Roofs
4.04 – Porches, Canopies Raised Terraces and Balconies
4.05 – Flashings, Soakers and Valleys
4.06 – Chimney Stacks
4.07 – Parapet Walls
4.08 – Rainwater Goods
4.09 – External Walls & Foundations
4.10 – Dampness and Damp Proof Courses (DPC)
4.11 – Floor Ventilation
4.12 – Ceilings, Cornice and Covings
4.13 – Internal Walls, Partitions and Plasterwork
4.14 – Floors and Staircases
4.15 – Fireplaces, Chimney Breasts and Flues
4.16 – Basements and Cellars
4.17 – Timber Defects
4.18 – Structural Movement
4.19 – Drains
5 – GARAGES AND TREES,
5.01 – Garages
5.02 – Trees and large shrubs
6 – ENVIRONMENTAL AND GENERAL COMMENTS
6.01 – Ventilation
6.02 – Health & Safety
6.03 – Hazardous and Deleterious Materials and Invasive Plants
6.04 – Flooding
7 – ITEMS FOR LEGAL ADVISERS’ ATTENTION
8 – SUMMARY, OVERALL OPINION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
8.01 – Essential/Recommended Items
8.02 – Other Matters
8.03 – Client’s Specific Issues
9 – PHOTOGRAPHS