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House Survey recommending Electrical Report
Johnny_Doe
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Hi,
Just had a survey done on my house and they are recommending an electrical report needs to be carried out. Just wondering if this is commonplace on a house built in 2002? My partner recently sold her house which is 15 years old and had no electrical report? As far as I kno I've had no electrical problems..
Thanks for any advice
Just had a survey done on my house and they are recommending an electrical report needs to be carried out. Just wondering if this is commonplace on a house built in 2002? My partner recently sold her house which is 15 years old and had no electrical report? As far as I kno I've had no electrical problems..
Thanks for any advice
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I think this is standard procedure for all surveys but I'm sure someone will come along soon to confirm!0
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Surveyors say it to cover their backs and as standard procedure, but it seems unusual for a house built in 2002. There shouldn't be any problem. We got one done post-survey on a 1948 house and there were a number of problems, not least 1 ring main for the entire house meaning a kettle, a shower and a heater and bang goes the fuse-type scenario. In general I'd say anything pre-1985 then it's a good idea to follow the surveyor's advice and get a PIR (electrics checked). Then again, if you're cautious (as I am), then you could get one done anyway. They cost about 130 quid.0
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Just to clarify this is a house I've sold, Is it up to the buyer to pay for this?
I know some of my DIY leaves a lot to be desired but I very much doubt there are major issues and the lights are all coming with me anyway....0 -
Johnny_Doe wrote: »Just to clarify this is a house I've sold, Is it up to the buyer to pay for this?
I know some of my DIY leaves a lot to be desired but I very much doubt there are major issues and the lights are all coming with me anyway....
All surveys are down to the buyer. You shouldn't have to pay for any checks/surveys.0 -
Why have you had a survey done on house you sold? Surely that's the responsibility of the purchaser.......0
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