What we check
External Works
Bricks, mortar and tolerance. Fascia and soffit. Guttering and down pipes. Windows and UPVC doors. Roof Tiles. Lead flashing.
Windows and Doors
Scratched glass and faulty seals. Misaligned windows and doors. Fire escape window suitability. Window trickle vent effectiveness.
Fire Safety Compliance
Smoke suitability. Fire door compliance. Correct room compartmentation.
Level Tolerances
Walls, ceilings and floors. Wall and floor tiles. Windows and doors. Not square to eye levels.
Floor and Covering
Vinyl floor damage and fitment. Carpet stains, damage and fitment. Wood/laminate marks and fitment. Floor tile damage and fitment.
Bathrooms and Kitchens
Worktops and surfaces. White/brown goods. Cupboard & door alignment.
Heating and Plumbing
Boiler flue. Radiators and heating pipework. Hot, cold and mains pipework. Bath and shower room.
Loft and insulation
Party/gable end walls. Eaves ventilation. Roof trusses. Insulation. Lateral straps. Bracing. Truss clips. Extractor fan ducting. Durgo.
Carpentry and Stairs
Skirting and architrave joinery. Hinge and handle fitment. Handrail, newel and balusters. Tread and riser conformity.
Plastering and Drylining
Smoothness and fine finish. Plaster-boarding and joints. Wall levels within tolerances. Large cracks and overuse of fillers.
Driveway and Garden
Boundary fencing/walls. Drainage and water run off. Manhole location. Damp course position/breach. Driveway, paths and patio surfaces.
