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Render Cracked Repair or Replace	Cracks are present in the render finishes. Re-rendering or substantial patch repairs are necessary to prevent moisture ingress and additional deterioration	0	Edit Delete
Render Hollow Repair or Replace	Areas of the render are hollow. Re-rendering or significant patch repairs are recommended to prevent moisture ingress and ongoing deterioration	1	Edit Delete
Render Loose Repair or Replace	Sections of the render are loose. Re-rendering or significant patch repairs are recommended to prevent moisture penetration and progressive deterioration	2	Edit Delete
Pointing Deteriorated	The existing mortar pointing has deteriorated. Re-pointing is necessary to restore integrity and weather resistance	3	Edit Delete
Coping Stones Loose	The coping stones on the parapet walls are loose and need to be fixed or replaced	4	Edit Delete
Damaged Bricks	Several bricks are weathered and damaged; the affected masonry should be cut out and replaced	5	Edit Delete
Damaged Stone	A number of stones are weathered and damaged. The affected masonry should be cut out and replaced to prevent further deterioration	6	Edit Delete
Parapet Wall Damaged	The parapet wall is damaged where visible and needs to be repaired	7	Edit Delete
Ongoing Movement Front	Cracking is present to the front elevation. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	8	Edit Delete
Ongoing Movement Rear	Cracking is present to the rear elevation. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	9	Edit Delete
Ongoing Movement Left	Cracking is present to the left elevation. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	10	Edit Delete
Ongoing Movement Right	Cracking is present to the right elevation. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	11	Edit Delete
Ongoing Movement Bay Window	Cracking is present to the bay window. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	12	Edit Delete
Ongoing Movement Main Walls	Cracking is present to the main walls. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	13	Edit Delete
Ongoing Movement Extension Walls	Cracking is present to the extension walls. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	14	Edit Delete
Ongoing Distortion Front	Distortion is evident to the front elevation. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	15	Edit Delete
Ongoing Distortion Rear	Distortion is evident to the rear elevation. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	16	Edit Delete
Ongoing Distortion Left	Distortion is evident to the left elevation. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	17	Edit Delete
Ongoing Distortion Right	Distortion is evident to the right elevation. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	18	Edit Delete
Ongoing Distortion Bay Window	Distortion is evident to the bay window. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	19	Edit Delete
Ongoing Distortion Main Walls	Distortion is evident to the main walls. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	20	Edit Delete
Ongoing Distortion Extension Walls	Distortion is evident to the extension walls. Further investigation by a Chartered Structural Engineer is recommended	21	Edit Delete
Thin Walls Possible Damp	The slender walls to the property are uninsulated and are therefore susceptible to condensation, penetrating dampness, and significant heat loss. It is recommended that the walls be upgraded to improve thermal performance	22	Edit Delete
Low DPC No Damp	The damp proof course is positioned too close to the external ground level. Although no dampness was detected at the time of inspection, the ground level should be lowered slightly to reduce the risk of future damp penetration	23	Edit Delete
Finishes Bridge DPC Render to Ground	The render has been carried down too close to ground level, which can lead to dampness within the walls. It should be cut back and properly finished with a bell-mouth drip to prevent moisture ingress	24	Edit Delete
Render Hollow	The render sounds hollow when tapped, showing it’s coming away from the wall. It should be repaired to stop damp getting in	25	Edit Delete
Render Poor	The render is in poor condition and requires repair to reduce the risk of dampness and further deterioration	26	Edit Delete
Render Coming Away	The render is coming away in places and requires repair to reduce the risk of dampness and further deterioration	27	Edit Delete
Render Cracked	The render is cracked in places and requires repair to reduce the risk of dampness and further deterioration	28	Edit Delete
Painted Finishes Poor	The painted finishes are deteriorating, which may trap moisture and lead to further damage. Repairs and redecoration are required to reduce the risk of dampness and ongoing deterioration	29	Edit Delete
Localised Repointing	The mortar pointing is weathered, and localised repointing is required to prevent further deterioration	30	Edit Delete
Bricks Weathered	Some bricks are weathered and damaged, and localised repairs are required to prevent further deterioration	31	Edit Delete
Stones Weathered	Some stones are weathered and damaged, and localised repairs are required to prevent further deterioration	32	Edit Delete
Bricks Missing	Some bricks are missing, and localised repair and making good are required to restore the masonry	33	Edit Delete
Stones Missing	Some stones are missing, and localised repair and making good are required to restore the masonry and prevent further deterioration	34	Edit Delete
Tile Hanging	Some tiles are broken and require repair or replacement to maintain weather resistance	35	Edit Delete
Finishes Claddings	Some sections of cladding are damaged and require repair or replacement to maintain weather protection and appearance	36	Edit Delete
Ivy Growth	Ivy growth is present on the walls, which can cause damage to the masonry. It is recommended that the ivy be removed, and localised repairs may be necessary to the exposed wall surfaces once cleared	37	Edit Delete
Sills Poor Projection	Some window sills do not project sufficiently beyond the wall face, increasing the risk of dampness. The sills should be improved or replaced to provide adequate overhang and weather protection	38	Edit Delete
Sills Poor Drip	Some window sills do not have a throating groove on the underside, increasing the risk of dampness to the wall below. The sills should be improved or replaced to incorporate an adequate throating detail	39	Edit Delete
Sills Tiles Cracked	Some windowsill tiles are cracked and require replacement to reduce the risk of dampness and further deterioration	40	Edit Delete
Parapet Coping Stones Loose	The coping stones to the parapet walls are loose and should be repaired or replaced to ensure stability and prevent water ingress	41	Edit Delete
Parapet Coping Stones Weathered	The coping stones to the parapet walls are weathered and should be repaired or replaced to maintain weather protection and prevent further deterioration	42	Edit Delete
Parapet Coping Stones Missing	The coping stones to the parapet walls are missing and should be reinstated or replaced to provide adequate weather protection and prevent water ingress	43	Edit Delete
Parapet Coping Stones Damaged	Damaged coping stones were noted to the parapet walls; repair or replacement is required to restore weatherproofing	44	Edit Delete
Cracking Old Movement	Some cracking is present to the walls. The movement appears longstanding, with no evidence to suggest further movement is occurring. However, repairs are required to reduce the risk of damp penetration and further deterioration	45	Edit Delete
Distortion Old Movement	Some distortion is present to the walls. The movement appears longstanding, with no evidence to suggest that further movement is occurring	46	Edit Delete

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