Items seen on surveys

July 13, 2016

By Alan Rance

Take a look at our collection of images below showing some of the different items and issues we have found when carrying out Surveys across different properties. A Home Condition Survey is important when looking to purchase a new property as we can find and detect potentially costly issues before you make your decision, or to inform you on what will need to be fixed.

Ideal for a child to climb up and fall down the stairs.

A three year old flat with penetrating damp.

Has this artex ceiling got asbestos in it.

Brickwork above patio dropping. Hope the plastic is strong!

Flat roof dropped and water soaking wall.

Build up of washing powder in drain covering salt glazed pipe.

Time to get an electrician to check old wiring.

No handrail on staircase.

Porch coming away from house.

Back gutter leaking into loft.

Render cracking off wall.

Slates coming off roof a complete re roof needed.

Downlighters do heat up in glass fibre.

Metal flue not connected to concrete flue potential to gas you!

Sign that the central heating is not working in the new extention.

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Adam

We recently had a buildings survey completed by Alan. We couldn't be happier with the service that we received. Alan kept us up to date leading up to the survey and sent through the report really quickly once the survey had been completed. Alan was also available for follow up questions we had. An easy 5 star rating.

Stuart Jones

Alan recently carried out a survey on a property I am hoping to buy. The report was much more detailed and thorough than I expected and drew attention to items I had not thought of. The report - running to over 100 pages- was emailed to me on the same day that the survey was undertaken. Overall I was very impressed with the service, thank you

Glenn Wigley

I was introduced to Alan when he carried out an EPC survey and a structural survey on behalf of our buyer. I was impressed with Alan's thoroughness and professionalism. Later when I needed a full structural survey on a property that I was purchasing I had no hesitation in asking Alan. Our survey was carried out quickly and professionally and we received the written report within 24 hours. I would have no hesitation recommending Alan Rance Surveyors.

Paul Rowden

Alan carried out a full structural survey which was really comprehensive and not only covered any work required to the property but on going advice regarding maintenance for each area of the property. Thankfully only one minor issue that was spotted and I have been able to rectify that myself. I would thoroughly recommend as a really helpful and knowledgeable chap who has also been incredibly helpful regarding a damp issue in one of our rental properties. Thank you, so much Alan.

Adam B

I have recently instructed Alan on two properties On the first he saved me from trouble, and I withdrew my offer. On 2nd his advice and guidance has enabled me to obtain quotes for the remedial works prior to agreeing the sale. Alan is very helpful, knowledgeable, and offers a very professional and efficient service. I would highly recommend Alan! He is brilliant!

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L Blackbourne

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