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Date: -
Client: -
Address: -
Reference: -
Technical Officer: -
Created: 17/12/2025 14:23:40
Report Entries
External Joinery Description
Button: No Joinery
Text: No external joinery is present at the property
Button: uPVC
Text: The external roof joinery is formed in uPVC
Button: Timber
Text: The roof joinery is constructed from timber
Button: uPVC & Timber
Text: The external roof joinery is formed in a combination of uPVC and timber materials
Button: uPVC Cladding
Text: The property is fitted with uPVC cladding
Button: Timber Cladding
Text: The outside of the property is finished with timber cladding
Button: Fibre Cement Cladding
Text: The property has fibre cement cladding on the exterior
Button: Aluminium Cladding
Text: The outside of the property is finished with aluminium cladding
External Joinery Advice
Button: Hidden Decay Warning
Text: Given the age of the timbers, it is possible that areas of timber decay may be revealed during preparation for redecoration
Button: Possible Over Cladding
Text: Original joinery elements may have been covered by newer materials, creating a risk of hidden defects such as timber decay. In addition, there is a potential risk of concealed asbestos-containing materials. These conditions can only be confirmed by exposing the original elements for inspection
Button: Lead Paint
Text: The property is of an age where the old paint finishes may contain lead. Appropriate precautions should be taken if these finishes are to be disturbed during maintenance or redecoration
Button: Asbestos Warning
Text: Asbestos-containing elements should never be cut, drilled, or otherwise damaged. Before carrying out any work on suspected asbestos-containing materials, a risk assessment should be undertaken by a suitably qualified specialist
Button: Working at Height
Text: Work at height can be expensive and difficult, often requiring scaffolding. Features such as conservatories or extensions may further complicate access and increase costs
External Joinery Defects
Button: Joinery - Poor
Text: The joinery is in poor overall condition and requires repair or renewal to restore proper function and appearance
Button: Damaged Asbestos
Text: Sections of the joinery may contain asbestos, and some areas require replacement. This presents a potential safety risk, and before carrying out any work on suspected asbestos-containing materials, a risk assessment should be undertaken by a suitably qualified specialist
Button: Beetle
Text: Evidence of wood-boring beetle (woodworm) activity was noted. You should check whether the affected timbers have been treated under a valid guarantee. If no evidence of treatment can be provided, the timbers should be treated by a specialist contractor who is a member of the Property Care Association (PCA) or similar recognised body
Button: Uneven Tiling at eaves
Text: Unevenness was noted to the roof covering at the eaves, possibly due to deterioration of the edge timbers. A detailed inspection is recommended
Button: Poor Decorations
Text: The finishes are in a poor state of repair, and urgent redecoration is required. Given the age of the timbers, it is possible that areas of timber decay may be revealed during preparation for redecoration
Button: Redecoration
Text: The finishes are deteriorating, and early redecoration is required to reduce the risk of timber decay and further deterioration
Button: General Damage
Text: There are damaged sections of roof joinery that require repair or replacement to maintain structural integrity and weather protection
Button: Soffit Vents Damaged
Text: Some protective ventilation grilles are damaged and require repair or replacement to maintain adequate airflow and prevent pest ingress
Button: No Ventilation to Soffits
Text: There is no visible ventilation to the eaves, and improvements are required to ensure adequate airflow and reduce the risk of condensation and timber decay
Estimated Repair Cost
Button: Estimated Cost
Text: I estimate the cost for the above External Joinery works to be approximately:
Button: £0-£500
Text: £0-£500
Button: £500-£1500
Text: £500-£1500
Button: £1500-£2500
Text: £1500-£2500
Button: £2500-£5000
Text: £2500-£5000
Button: £5000+
Text: £5000+