Defect not picked up by surveyor

af2909_2

JQ. wrote: »

I'll repeat myself - you can't make any assessment of anything until you find out what the problem is and how much it costs to repair. The surveyor won't find out on your behalf.

I agree with the above that it seems quite a minor issue that crops up all the time with house ownership.

Thanks JQ, I just found it a little strange that something as glaring as that was (a) missed by me and, more importantly (b) missed by someone who I've paid to raise issues with the property. Of course I'm not expecting miracles, I'm just asking someone who was paid well to be thorough and point out potential pitfalls that's all.

marliepanda

Did you visit the house yourself before purchasing, or did you only have the other surveyor look around?

If you missed it, as a surveyor, then maybe it wasn't that obvious... Surely you would do a more thorough look than an outside surveyor as its your money on the line.

Anyway it depends on whether its worth it or not for you to pursue it. Get quotes and see if its worth the fuss.

af2909_2

marliepanda wrote: »

Did you visit the house yourself before purchasing, or did you only have the other surveyor look around?

If you missed it, as a surveyor, then maybe it wasn't that obvious... Surely you would do a more thorough look than an outside surveyor as its your money on the line.

Anyway it depends on whether its worth it or not for you to pursue it. Get quotes and see if its worth the fuss.

I missed it so yes, once bitten twice shy on that front

Thanks for your time

JQ.

I think what people are trying to get across is that whilst it's annoying, it does sound quite a minor issue and not something to get overly worried about. Things like this crop up with home ownership all the time.

Obviously if it transpires you are looking at a £1,500 repair than it probably is worth taking further.

holly_hobby

As you will be aware as a surveyor - you must firstly establish what the reqd repairs are and the cost of the necessary works.

That in hand, you then put your complaint directly to the surveyor, whom if he refutes negligence and/or your claim for compensation (in the form of meeting the cost of repair from his indemnity policy), you refer it up the food chain to RICS, and then finally pursue via the courts (mindful of court costs if the case is lost).

If its only a £100 or so, it will probably cost you that in stamps and stress levels going through the above - and may be better to just put it down to a bad day and met the cost yourself.

Only you can judge ...

Hope this helps

Holly

af2909_2

JQ. wrote: »

I think what people are trying to get across is that whilst it's annoying, it does sound quite a minor issue and not something to get overly worried about. Things like this crop up with home ownership all the time.

Obviously if it transpires you are looking at a £1,500 repair than it probably is worth taking further.

That's what worries me. There have been some minor issues which I've dealt with (with another rainwater drain believe it or not ), but my worry is that this should have been brought up for discussion, as it could well be problematic (given the location to the inspection cover and that the growth has burst through a cast iron pipe Aliens style!)

Anyway, I'll think twice about posting as there seem to be quite a lot of stressed characters that browse this forum

af2909_2

holly_hobby wrote: »

As you will be aware as a surveyor - you must firstly establish what the reqd repairs are and the cost of the necessary works.

That in hand, you then put your complaint directly to the surveyor, whom if he refutes negligence and/or your claim for compensation (in the form of meeting the cost of repair from his indemnity policy), you refer it up the food chain to RICS, and then finally pursue via the courts (mindful of court costs if the case is lost).

If its only a £100 or so, it will probably cost you that in stamps and stress levels going through the above - and may be better to just put it down to a bad day and met the cost yourself.

Only you can judge ...

Hope this helps

Holly

Holly - I'm not a surveyor that's my point! I just wanted to find out where I stood on the matter! Thanks for outlining the process!:beer:

holly_hobby

af2909 wrote: »

As a surveyor I am pretty sure that his company become liable for any issues not picked up.

Think this is where the confusion arose .....

H

af2909_2

holly_hobby wrote: »

Think this is where the confusion arose .....

H

Doh I meant that Him, as a surveyor :o:o

I am a prize tool :eek:

ILW

Surely this will be a matter for the freeholders if it is external.