Civil and Building Engineering

Roof space: * Access to all parts, construction type - traditional or trussed* Evidence of moisture due to condensation - ventilation at eaves, ridge, etc.* Evidence of water penetration - chimney flashings, abutments and valleys* Insulation - type and quantity* Party wall in semi-detached and terraced dwellings - suitability as fire barrier* Plumbing - adequacy of storage cistern, insulation, overflow function Floors: * Construction - timber, pre-cast or cast in-situ concrete? Finish condition?*...

Estate and garden: * Location and establishment of boundaries* Fences, gates and hedges - material, condition and suitability* Trees - type and height, proximity to building* Pathways and drives - material and condition* Outbuildings - garages, sheds, greenhouses, barns, etc.* Proximity of water courses Roof: * Tile type, treatment at ridge, hips, verge and valleys* Age of covering, repairs, replacements, renewals, general condition, defects and growths* Eaves finish, type and condition* Gutters...

Established Procedure † the interested purchaser engages a building surveyor. UK Government Requirements † the seller to provide a property/ home information pack (HIP) which can include `A survey report on the condition of the property, including requirements for urgent or significant repairs . . .'. Survey document preliminaries: * Title and address of property* Client's name, address and contacts* Survey date and time* Property status † freehold, leasehold or commonhold* Occupancy † occupied...

Construction Defects † correct application of materials produced to the recommendations of British, European and International Standards authorities, in accordance with local building regulations, by-laws and the rules of building guarantee companies, i.e. National House Building Council (NHBC) and MD InsuranceServices, should ensure a sound and functional structure. However, these controls can be seriously undermined if the human factor of quality workmanship is not fulfilled. The following guidance...

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FRONT ELEVATION REAR ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION (right) GROUMD FLOOR PLAN FRIST FLOOR PLAN SIDE ELEVATION (LEFT) ...

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