Home Report Survey

pad1231

Evening folks, Just wondering if anyone can offer some advice going forward with a few issues on a recent survey.

I have a couple of 2 ratings referring to things such as the chimney not having a cowl or lead flashings. there was some steps that were above the DPC brick work, one hole in the side wall as well as a poor fitted door which has led to some damp issue on the inside wall behind it.

The issues that came with a 3 warning were visible damp and very high readings to one wall which is by the door as mentioned above and also!there!are!no!collars!across!the!span!from!purlin!to
purlin in the roof structure.

The electrics and gas also came back with 3 warnings but presuming this is because they had nothing in terms of certificates and solicitor would deal with this? Although pretty confident its old electrics and was considering a re wire anyway as it is a 1940s property.

There was also a warning that its in a high flood risk area though I've lived relatively local for many years and never know it flood(will this be more costly for insurance?). Another issue is the difference in size quoted in SQ meters in the report is around 50% higher then the advertised dimension on the property floor plan which i believe to be roughly correct.

Been a FTB and not totally sure on everything i was wondering if you have any idea how much some of these issues may cost? Not sure what to do from here really as property needs some work already regardless of the report. Do i accept it and do the full house out, Offer a little bit less and see what they say to cover some costs or just walk away? Been hunting for a couple of years in this area but feel i may be taking more on then i first though. Thanks

G_M

pad1231 wrote: »

the chimney not having a cowl minor.cheap/easy fix
or lead flashings. if needed (not always) do at same time as the cowl

there was some steps that were above the DPC brick work, Needs some re-design, but not hard or expensive

one hole in the side wall :huh: 2 foot wide? a pin hole? Come we - need some detail!

as well as a poor fitted door which has led to some damp issue on the inside wall behind it.So either fit a new door or use a DIY solution to plug the gap

The issues that came with a 3 warning were visible damp and very high readings to one wall which is by the door as mentioned above
so fix the door and the damp is sorted.

and also!there!are!no!collars!across!the!span!from!purlin!to
purlin in the roof structure. any movement? If not, probably fine.How old is the property?

The electrics and gas also came back with 3 warnings but presuming this is because they had nothing in terms of certificates
No. It's '3' because the surveyor strongly recomends you take action by getting them checked. It's not an indication of anything wrong. He does not know.

and solicitor would deal with this?
:rotfl:the solicitor deals with legalmatters. He knows nothing about gas or electrics. You need an electrician if you want the electrics checked!
Although pretty confident its old electrics and was considering a re wire anyway as it is a 1940s property. In that case why worry about the electrics?

There was also a warning that its in a high flood risk area though I've lived relatively local for many years and never know it flood then take a view. Youprobabaly know better than any generalised 'frlood mao'.
(will this be more costly for insurance?). why not get an insurance quote and see!?

Another issue is the difference in size quoted in SQ meters in the report is around 50% higher then the advertised dimension on the property floor plan which i believe to be roughly correct.Ignore. Is the property big enough for you or not?

Been a FTB how long ago?

and not totally sure on everything i was wondering if you have any idea how much some of these issues may cost? very little

Not sure what to do from here really as property needs some work already regardless of the report. the I guess it was priced on that basis and you offered on that basis

Do i accept it and do the full house out, sounds like it

Offer a little bit less and see what they say to cover some costs based on what you've written, if I was the seller I'd think you were a Chancer and start looking for a more serious buyer

or just walk away? Why walk away if you like and want the house?

Been hunting for a couple of years in this area but feel i may be taking more on then i first though. Thanks

Not based on the above.

pad1231

GM I meant on wether they obtain the certificates off them rather then come round and test them there selfs! :rotfl:

The hole in the side wall was more of a case of half a brick missing almost looks as if somethings hit it and its slowly started to chip away as a result of not addressing the issue earlier

The property is 1940 as an estimate and roof report does say it appears alright at the moment but should be addressed as serious.

And also i meant this will be the first property i have ever owned,

G_M

pad1231 wrote: »

GM I meant on wether they obtain the certificates off them rather then come round and test them there selfs! :rotfl:

well the solicitor can write ans ask - chances are the answer will be 'none available' or similar. Few people have them (except landlords).


The hole in the side wall was more of a case of half a brick missing almost looks as if somethings hit it and its slowly started to chip away as a result of not addressing the issue earlier so a builder or odd-job-man replaces a brick.

1 brick = £0.20p from a builder's yard (or free from.... council tip? Roadside?
20 minutes work = £20?

There's little here to worry about. Just needs some ongoing tlc. Welcome to home ownership!

davidmcn

pad1231 wrote: »

GM I meant on wether they obtain the certificates off them rather then come round and test them there selfs!

There are no meaningful certificates, apart from anything which has recently been installed. If you want the gas or electrics checked (and it's hardly compulsory unless you have reason to be concerned), you get your own specialists in to do it.