Homebuyers Report

chickaroonee

It's obviously been well looked after if it is that age and they are the only minor faults. You should have seen the report for the property we've just bought!

Flynny_two

Ciderarmy1987 wrote: »

Hi

We have received our Homebuyers Report today and have been bracing ourselves for the worst from what we have read/heard from others.

We we pleasantly surprised with the report and on the whole looks very positive but just wanted to check what other thought.

We got the following 3s:

Electrics
The property is connected to the mains electricity supply. The meter and 3 distribution board which has miniature circuit breakers and residual current device protection is located in the meter cupboard in the entrance hall.
Condition Rating 3 - In view of Part P Building Regulations and IEE Guidelines it is now recommended that an electrical safety check is undertaken on any change of occupation of residential property. This is in particular to guard against any DIY or non-professional alterations or additions which might have been undertaken after the last rewiring or electrical safety check.

Drainage:
The property is connected to the mains sewer. There are three inspection
chambers located within the rear yard. The one closest to the original building section has a galvanised steel inspection cover and evidences a build-up of deposits on the channel walls and the drain was backing up slightly here. The central inspection chamber has a rusting steel cover which had corroded to the frame ad could not therefore be lifted.
The inspection chamber to the rear has a galvanised steel inspection cover and the chamber was found to be dry and the drains clear and free flowing.
Condition Rating 3 - Further Investigation: The drains need to be jet washed and checked by a drainage contractor to make a binding commitment to purchase the property. It is considered likely that the deposits on the side of the drainage channel within the first chamber are caused by food stuffs being washed down the drain and perhaps the outlet to a washing machine too and are unlikely to be indicative of a serious problem but nonetheless this should be checked prior to
purchase.

We also got a few 2s that we and not concerned about such as door not having self closers

We got a 1 for:

Walls
Partition walls are mainly of solid masonry design but also include sections of stud-work partitioning (plaster over a timber sub-frame). There is a very small section of the rear wall to the sitting room area which gave high moisture meter readings when tested with the aid of a damp meter; it was unclear as to whether this results from rising dampness or condensation. The extent of the affected area is very limited but you may nonetheless wish to consider commisioning a specialist timber and damp report by a specialist contractor to advise further in this regard. Such reports are normally undertaken at no cost or a nominal charge and can frequently be arranged via the selling agents.
Condition Rating 1.

Could anybody give an opinion on how this looks that would be great

Cheers

Hi

The surveyor has given a condition 1. for the damp so why recommend a check? I don't believe it is good practice to use damp specialist unless a diagnosis reveals a significant defect and opinion as to the cause.

I would recommend a test for the gas and electricity if no evidence of a safety check (in the last 12 months) so good advice.

The vendor is likely to have insurance, as you should, that covers the building and it makes sense to have the drains checked. If there is any evidence of a significant problem this should be carried out prior to a commitment to purchase.

I hope this helps

cayennepepper

G_M thanks for the giggles :rotfl:

mrsmchapman

I to posted about homebuyers last week, as i to had a few 3's on the report, my 3's were for electrics, gas, heating, and water heating. I checked on here to make sure that was the norm, and basically they cover there butts as they aren't qualified to test electrics, gas etc and so automatically mark these as a 3.

DaftyDuck

Not all surveyors are stuffed shirts who moan about the slightest thing... Just grabbed this extract from one of mine, for this current property. It was so overgrown, we were totally unaware there was a pond... as was the surveyor, until...

A pond was noted to the front left corner of the front garden, largely concealed by shrub growth. The unprotected nature of this does present a safety hazard to young children and others. It is exactly knee-deep at the end closest to the property. You should undertake alterations if this is of concern to you.

He did mention that he wouldn't bill for the washing There are some photos on the gardening forum; it has changed rather!