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Date: -
Client: -
Address: -
Reference: -
Technical Officer: -
Created: 28/10/2025 08:08:41
Report Entries
Property Style - Detached
Button: Detached House
Text: This is a detached house
Weather During Visit
Button: Raining
Text: It was raining when I inspected the property
Weather Prior to Visit
Button: Raining
Text: It had been raining prior to my inspection
Front Orientation
Button: South-West
Text: The front of the property faces approximately south-west
Location - Suburban
Button: Suburban Residential
Text: The property is in a suburban area. The surrounding properties are mainly residential
Environmental Factors
Button: Flood Risk
Text: The property is in a location not far from an area the Environmental Agency considers to be at risk from flooding, but I am not aware of any flooring in recent years
Energy Matters
Button: EPC Expired
Text: The EPC for the subject property has expired
Button: Limited Parking Space
Text: Available parking space is very limited and it may be difficult to find at peak times
External Limitations
Button: Chimney
Text: Chimney
Chimney Construction
Button: Stone
Text: The property has a chimney built in stone
Chimney Notes
Button: Mortar Fillets
Text: The mortar fillets to the stack will be prone to deteriorating and will need replacing periodically
Roofs Notes
Button: Mortar Fillets Warning
Text: The mortar fillets to the roof abutments are satisfactory at present but these will have a limited life and be prone to cracking
Button: Entirety Not Seen
Text: I was unable to inspect the entirety of the roof and there may be hidden defects. Unless fully inspected there is a risk of potentially costly repairs. The comments provided are based on what was visible to me at the time
Flat Roofs Construction
Button: Rubber
Text: The flat roof has a rubber covering
Flat Roofs Notes
Button: Working at Height
Text: Working at height can be expensive and present a number of difficulties which can increase cost. Not only may scaffolding be required, but obstructions like conservatories or extensions can necessitate more complicated access arrangements
Button: Entirety Not Seen
Text: The flat roof could not be fully seen in detail
Rainwater Goods Construction
Button: Internal Downpipe
Text: The downpipe is internal and concealed from view
Rainwater Goods Notes
Button: Timber Warning
Text: Timber gutters are reasonably robust and were traditionally lined with bitumen. They require regular cleaning and maintenance to prolong their life expectancy
Rainwater Goods Defects
Button: No Rainwater Goods
Text: There are no rainwater goods to the property. This may cause dampness internally. Suitable fittings should be installed
Flat Roofs Defects
Button: Flat Roof End of Life Repair or Replace
Text: The flat roof covering has reached the end of its performance and needs comprehensive overhaul or replacement
Roofs Defects
Button: Hip Tiles Loose
Text: Some of the hip tiles are loose and should be refixed or replaced
External Walls Construction
Button: Timber Frame Stone-Faced
Text: The walls are of stone-faced timber frame construction
External Walls DPC
Button: Bitumen DPC
Text: There is a bitumen damp proof course
External Walls Notes
Button: Consider Cavity Wall Insulation
Text: Cavity wall insulation is one of the most cost-effective methods of reducing heat loss and you may wish to consider this as an improvement. This work should only be carried out by an appropriately qualified person after proper consideration of the walls for suitability
External Walls Defects
Button: Pointing Deteriorated
Text: The mortar pointing is in poor condition. Re-pointing is required