BUILDING SURVEY REPORT
LAURENCE QUILTER
ON
PREPARED FOR
DATE
CONTENTS
1.0INSTRUCTIONS
1.1Instructions
1.2Limitations
1.3Extent of Report
2.0ASSUMPTIONS
3.0DATE OF INSPECTION AND WEATHER
4.0THE PROPERTY
4.1Description and Age
4.2Situation and Orientation
4.3Access
5.0ACCOMMODATION
6.0COUNCIL TAX BANDING
7.0TENURE AND ACCOMMODATION
8.0LEGISLATION
9.0REINSTATEMENT COST
10.0EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONDITION
10.1Chimney Stacks and Flashings
10.2Roof and Valleys
10.3Gutters and Downpipes
10.4Main Walls
10.5Foundations
10.6Damp Proof Course
10.7Sub Floor Ventilation
10.8External Joinery
10.9External Decorations
11.0INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONDITION
11.1Roof Spaces
11.2Ceilings
11.3Walls
11.4Floors
11.5Fireplaces, Flues and Chimney Breasts
11.6Internal Joinery
11.7Rising and Penetrating Dampness
11.8Woodworm, Dry Rot and Other Timber Defects
11.9Insulation
11.10Internal Decorations
12.0SERVICES
12.1Electricity
12.2Gas
12.3Oil
12.4Water, Plumbing and Sanitary Fittings
12.5Hot Water and Central Heating
12.6Drainage
13.0OUTBUILDINGS
14.0THE SITE AND BOUNDARIES
15.0GENERAL
15.1Security
15.2Fire Precautions
16.0MATTERS TO BE REFERRED TO YOUR SOLICITOR
17.0CONCLUSIONS
APPENDICES
1.0GENERAL
1.1Instructions
1.2Limitations
1.3Extent of Report
2.0ASSUMPTIONS
In making the report the following assumptions have been made;
aThat no deleterious or hazardous materials or techniques have been used and that it is impractical to comment on the state of any wall ties;
bThat there is no contamination in or from this or neighbouring ground, and it is not land-filled ground;
cThat the property is not subject to any unusual or especially onerous restrictions, encumbrances or outgoings and that good title can be shown;
dThat the property is unaffected by any matters which would be revealed by a local search and replies to the usual enquiries, or by any statutory notice and that neither the property nor its condition nor its use nor its intended use is or will be unlawful;
eThat the inspection of those parts which have not been inspected would neither reveal material defects nor cause the Surveyor to alter the report materially.
The Surveyor will be under no duty to verify these assumptions.
3.0DATE OF INSPECTION AND WEATHER
Date of Inspection:
Weather Conditions:
4.0The Property
4.1Description and Age
4.2Situation and Orientation
4.3Access
5.0ACCOMMODATION
6.0COUNCIL TAX BANDING
7.0TENURE AND OCCUPATION
8.0LEGISLATION
9.0REINSTATEMENT COST
10.0EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONDITION
10.1Chimney Stacks and Flashings
10.2Roof and Valleys
Roof slopes or flat areas which cannot be seen have been specifically excluded from our report although attention is drawn to their presence.
10.3Gutters and Downpipes
An external inspection of gutters and downpipes has been made from ground level only. No detailed tests have been carried out.
10.4Main Walls
10.5Foundations
10.6Damp Proof Course
10.7Sub-Floor Ventilation
10.8External Joinery
10.9External Decorations
11.0INTERNAL CONSTRUCTION AND CONDITION
11.1Roof Spaces
Internal roof voids have only been inspected where there are access hatches which are reasonably accessible. Reference will be made to any roof voids which could not be inspected. The presence of any thermal insulation will also limit the extent of inspection.
11.2Ceilings
11.3Walls
11.4Floors
11.5Fireplaces, Flues and Chimney Breasts
11.6Internal Joinery
11.7Rising and Penetrating Dampness
11.8Woodworm, Dry Rot and other Timber Defects
11.9Insulation
11.10Internal Decorations
12.0SERVICES
12.1Electricity
12.2Gas
12.3Oil
12.4Water, Plumbing and Sanitary Fittings
12.5Hot Water and Central Heating
12.6Drainage
13.0OUTBUILDINGS
14.0THE SITE AND BOUNDARIES
15.0GENERAL
15.1Security
15.2Fire Precautions
16.0MATTERS TO BE REFERRED TO YOUR SOLICITOR
17.0CONCLUSIONS
We trust that the information contained within this report is self-explanatory although should you require any further clarification or explanation then please do not hesitate to get in contact.
Denise Laurence
For and on behalf of Laurence Quilter
Algernon Road
SE13 7AT
Tel: 07904 657 570
CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT
Extent of Survey
You will appreciate that whilst the examination will be as extensive as access and circumstances permit, matters such as occupation and the presence of furnishings, fittings, contents and carpets impose some restrictions and both our inspection and report, therefore, must be subject to certain limitations.
1The Surveyor will advise the client as to her opinion of the state of repair and condition of the property in relation to the quality of its structure and not as an inventory of every single defect and save as hereinafter provided will carry out such work as is reasonable in their professional judgement, bearing in mind the practical limitations imposed by the individual circumstances of the property, at the time of their inspection.
2The Surveyor will inspect as much of the surface areas, both internally and externally, as is practicable and will lift loose floorboards and trapdoors where accessible and where reasonable to do so. They will not lift fitted carpets, more heavy furnishings or remove fixtures and fittings to facilitate inspection.
3The roof and upper areas will be inspected from ground level or from a nearby available vantage point, together with flat roofs which can be accessed, with due regard to safety, from the Surveyor’s 3m (10ft) ladder. Close proximity of nearby buildings or tall trees may preclude inspection of parts of the roof surfaces, chimney stacks, etc. The roof void will be inspected assuming a suitable access point is available, but household effects or other items stored therein will not be moved. No comment can be made upon the practicality of using the chimneys.
4Except where the contrary is stated, parts of the structure and of the woodwork which are covered, unexposed or inaccessible, will not be inspected and it is of course impossible to examine every part of every timber. The report will not purport to express an opinion or to advise upon the condition of uninspected parts and should not be taken as making an implied representation or statement about such parts.
5Wherever possible, the fabric will be examined for evidence of structural movement or foundation problems but no excavations will be made to establish or examine the nature of such footings. Theoretical calculations to check sizes and/or adequacy of structural elements will not be made.
6If the property is a flat or maisonette, the survey will only include such areas of the property that are included in the sale, as advised by the vendor or agent and will not include other parts of the building or common areas even though a liability for repairs or other matters may be imposed in respect of them. General comments may however be made about such parts of the building. No inspection will be made of the lease.
7No enquiries will be made of the planning, local or other statutory authorities and thus investigation of the title, tenure, covenants, rights of way, planning or building regulation approvals, clearance or demolition orders, improvement lines, road widening schemes, NHBC or Architects’ Certificates normally involving the services of a Solicitor will not be carried out.
Services
8aNo tests of service installations; gas, water, electricity, central heating, drainage, lifts, burglar alarms, or security systems will be made without specific prior instructions.
8bWhere specialist tests or reports on the building services are required, this work is an independent exercise to our survey. The specialists are responsible for the tests and examinations and any fees for this work must be settled direct with them. We will be pleased to assist with the arrangements for such tests subject to the vendor’s consent.
9General comments only will be made on matters such as gardens, pavings, timber sheds, greenhouses, workshops etc, but a more detailed inspection (subject to the foregoing limitations) will be made of permanent structures such as garages. Leisure installations such as swimming pools, ponds, tennis courts and ancillary accommodation/equipment will only be visually inspected for evidence of any obvious defects. Boundary structures such as walls, fences, gates etc will be examined only to the extent necessary to establish their stability.
General
10In making our report, the following assumptions will be made;
aThat no potentially deleterious material was used in the construction of the property or has since been incorporated.
bThat there is no contamination in or from the ground and it is not landfilled ground.
cThat the property is not subject to any unusual or onerous restrictions, encumbrances or outgoings and that good title can be shown.
dThat the property and its value are unaffected by matters which would be revealed by a local search and replies to the usual enquiries or by Statutory Notice and that neither the property, nor its use, nor its intended use, is or will be unlawful.
11The report will be provided for the sole use of the client and is confidential to the client and their professional advisers. The Surveyor accepts responsibility to the client alone (for the stated purpose) that the report will be prepared with the skill, care and diligence reasonably to be expected of a competent Surveyor, but accepts no responsibility to any person other than the client themselves. Any person relies upon this report at their own risk. It shall not be reproduced in whole or in part, without our express written authority.