Anchor Property Inspectors through their 20 years of experience in the building industry are able to assist estate agents, buyers and sellers of problems around the house which will help to assess the value of the repairs and potential issues that have arisen or might arise without on going maintenance. Thus affording each party to assess who will be responsible for repairs of the items highlighted.
- Storm water drainage around the property.There are various areas to consider:
- The gradient of the ground and in which direction does the
water run? - Does it run towards the house or away and is there sufficient drainage?
- The Ground
- Are there areas where water is pooling?
- Are the areas where water pools, walkways,
balconies etc?
- The gradient of the ground and in which direction does the
- Leaking Roof
- Does it have gutters & downpipes or not?
- Are the gutters big enough or are they possible
rusted or blocked? - Where does the water run off?
- Are there sufficient weep holes in boundary
walls? - Flashing leaking or rusted, ridging tiles cracked
and requiring waterproofing, valleys blocked? - Broken or cracked tiles?
- Iron roof sheeting rusted and loose fasteners?
- Slate tiles not maintained?
- Thatch roofs not maintained
- Roof gradient—Is it built to NHBRC regulation or
Engineers spec? - Does water pool on the flat roof systems due to
incorrect gradients?
- Internal Roof
- Wood rot from roof leaking
- Sagging beams
- Is there dust sheet fitted in the roof
- Windows and Doors
- Water seepage through window and door frames
- Rust
- Wood rot
- Insect infestation : ants, termites, beetles
- Insulation
- Is there insulation as this effects heating and cooling?
- The insulation in the roof is it the correct thickness
for the zoned area? - Has the insulation collapsed—due to age, water
leakage from roof etc? - All the above result in poor energy efficiency and
higher electric bills
- Ventilation
- Is there sufficient ventilation throughout the house?
- Black mold on ceilings in bathrooms or bedroom
ceilings?
- Electrical, Plumbing, Gas installations
- May be illegal or faulty
due to the age of the house and poor maintenance in
certain areas? - Geyser installations not conforming to building
Regulation? - Distribution boxes not labeled or have gaps ?
Plumbing pipes visible leaking or taps leaking / toilet?
- May be illegal or faulty
- Damp on walls
- Interior / exterior visible damp verified with
moisture meters are signs of urgent repairs
- Interior / exterior visible damp verified with
- Hazardous material—older houses-Asbestos
- Glazing
- Incorrect glazing can cause severe injuries which can
be avoided with the correct glass for the property. - Energy efficient glazing also ensures the house is
energy efficient and assists with the lowering of
electrical bills when warming and cooling of the
interior
- Incorrect glazing can cause severe injuries which can
- Structural Damage
- Roof movement, wall/ plaster cracking,
Ceiling movement. - Boundary walls not build to regulation,
cracking, leaning etc
- Roof movement, wall/ plaster cracking,
- Poor/ Defective workmanship
- Cheap/ poor repairs which will cause harm than good when coming to the sale of properties
By doing a pre-sale inspection on the property before it goes onto the market will.
- Establish what defects the property has and if the seller is willing to fix them in order to achieve a higher price or the correct market value pricing.
- If the owner is not willing to repair the buyer then can make a reasonable offer based on the report.
- The report shows TOTAL TRANSPARENCY of the condition of the house with little room for legal action as all defects were pointed out.
- Leads to quicker offers based on the facts of the property allowing the ESTATE AGENT to show the house with confidence knowing there is total transparency and protecting their integrity and the companies reputation, leading to happy buyers who will always refer the agent due to their full transparency in their dealings.
WHAT THE INSPECTION COVERS:
ROOF INSPECTION
Internal/ External
STRUCTURE of the Building and Out buildings
Internal/ External—-cracks etc
DAMP & WATERPROOFING INSPECTION
Moisture meter readings to confirm inspection
DOORS & WINDOWS INSPECTION
Visual inspection for wood rot, rust etc
GLAZING INSPECTION
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT & GRADING OF GROUND
BOUNDARY WALLS & FREE STANDING WALLS
POOL Inspection and surroundings
PLUMBING INSPECTION
Checking of all plumbing to ensure functionality and for
Any visible leaks
Geyser Installation in roof correct
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
Visual inspection of DB board, roof wiring etc, plugs,
light switches, covers , gate motors, garage doors etc
ELECTRICAL FENCE INSPECTION
Visual inspection of fence installation
GAS INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Visual inspection if complies with regulation.
DECKING, BALCONIES, BALUSTRADING, POOL FENCING, STEPS
Visual inspection to confirm to regulation etc
SECURITY, HEALTH & SAFETY AND
FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTION
OTHER INSPECTION CARRIED OUT FOR SALE OF PROPERTIES
if available at time of inspection:
- Approved plan —check if plan is same as current house
- Electrical certificates—-Property and Electric fence
- Gas certificate
- Beetle certificate
BOOK YOUR INSPECTION TODAY BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW AND SHOW THE SELLERS YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT SELLING THEIR PROPERTY AND ACHIEVING A GREAT PRICE.