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Report #78
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Report Details
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| Created: | 28/10/2025 15:25:16 |
Report Entries
Property Style - Detached
Button: Detached House
Text: This is a detached house
Text: This is a detached house
Weather During Visit
Button: Dry
Text: It was dry when I inspected the property
Text: It was dry when I inspected the property
Weather Prior to Visit
Button: Raining
Text: It had been raining prior to my inspection
Text: It had been raining prior to my inspection
Front Orientation
Button: South-West
Text: The front of the property faces approximately 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
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
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
Button: Mining Risk of Damage
Text: The property is in a former mining area. This might cause damage to the property
Text: The property is in a former mining area. This might cause damage to the property
Energy Matters
Button: No EPC
Text: I was unable to locate an energy performance certificate for this property
Text: I was unable to locate an energy performance certificate for this property
Chimney Construction
Button: Brick
Text: The property has a chimney built in brick
Text: The property has a chimney built in brick
Chimney Notes
Button: Leaning OK
Text: The stack is leaning out of plumb. This is not excessive at present, but it may become worse with the passage of time and you should budget for the cost of eventual reconstruction
Text: The stack is leaning out of plumb. This is not excessive at present, but it may become worse with the passage of time and you should budget for the cost of eventual reconstruction
Button: Entirety Not Seen
Text: The entirety of the chimney could not be seen and there may be hidden defects. Unless fully inspected there is a risk of potentially costly repairs. My comments are based on what was visible as to me at the time of inspection
Text: The entirety of the chimney could not be seen and there may be hidden defects. Unless fully inspected there is a risk of potentially costly repairs. My comments are based on what was visible as to me at the time of inspection
Roofs Construction
Button: Sloping Roof - Slates
Text: The sloping roofs are covered with slates
Text: The sloping roofs are covered with slates
Roofs Notes
Button: Pressure Washing Warning
Text: Pressure washing of the roof coverings appears to have been undertaken. Pressure washing is usually undertaken to remove a build-up of moss on the roof, however, it also removes the surface of the roof coverings and can reduce their life expectancy
Text: Pressure washing of the roof coverings appears to have been undertaken. Pressure washing is usually undertaken to remove a build-up of moss on the roof, however, it also removes the surface of the roof coverings and can reduce their life expectancy
Rainwater Goods Construction
Button: Gutters Plastic
Text: The rainwater gutters are plastic
Text: The rainwater gutters are plastic
Button: Downpipes Plastic
Text: The downpipes are plastic
Text: The downpipes are plastic
Rainwater Goods Notes
Button: Cast Iron Warning
Text: Cast iron rainwater goods are very heavy and could cause damage or serious injury if they were to fall from a height. The security of the fittings should be checked regularly. The joints are also prone to rusting and leaking and they require regular sealing
Text: Cast iron rainwater goods are very heavy and could cause damage or serious injury if they were to fall from a height. The security of the fittings should be checked regularly. The joints are also prone to rusting and leaking and they require regular sealing
Rainwater Goods Defects
Button: Leaking Replace
Text: The rainwater fittings are leaking and repair or replacement is now needed
Text: The rainwater fittings are leaking and repair or replacement is now needed
Roofs Defects
Button: Roof Near End of Life
Text: The main roof coverings are nearing the end of their performance life and need comprehensive overhaul or replacement
Text: The main roof coverings are nearing the end of their performance life and need comprehensive overhaul or replacement
External Walls Construction
Button: Cavity Brick
Text: The walls are of brick cavity construction
Text: The walls are of brick cavity construction
External Walls DPC
Button: Plastic DPC
Text: There is a plastic damp proof course
Text: There is a plastic damp proof course
External Walls 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
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
External Walls Defects
Button: Ongoing Movement Main Walls
Text: There is cracking to the walls. This needs to be investigated further by a Chartered Structural Engineer
Text: There is cracking to the walls. This needs to be investigated further by a Chartered Structural Engineer