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So I've had my home buyer report back and there are a few issues highlighted...
Score of 2 (serious but not dangerous):
...The cement pointing at the side of the valley gutters needs to be replaced in some areas.
...As with the main roof the side of the valley gutters needs to be replaced in some areas.
...The external joinery includes fascias, soffits and bargeboards and these are made of
timber. These need repainting now.
Score of 3 (Serious!):
Electrical Consumer Unit:
There is a mains electricity supply and the consumer unit is located in the former garage.
The electricity supply was on when I inspected. To meet current standards the consumer
unit should be manufactured from noncombustible material (usually metal), or be enclosed
in a cabinet or enclosure constructed of noncombustible materials. In addition the
electrical system is not covered by a current inspection and testing certificate.
Gas Supply:
There is a mains gas supply and the meter and control valve are located externally. The
gas supply system is not covered by a current inspection and test.
The gas appliances, including any gas boilers, gas heaters, gas fires, gas cooker, and gas
hobs should be safety checked and serviced once a year according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Boiler:
The property is heated by a wall mounted gas boiler located in the Kitchen There is no
evidence that the heating system has been checked or serviced within the last 12 months.
This is a safety hazard. This should be resolved now. Heating systems and appliances that
have not been checked may be a safety hazard.
Should I be asking the vendors to resolve these issues or have money knocked off?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
So I've had my home buyer report back and there are a few issues highlighted...
Score of 2 (serious but not dangerous):
...The cement pointing at the side of the valley gutters needs to be replaced in some areas.
...As with the main roof the side of the valley gutters needs to be replaced in some areas.
...The external joinery includes fascias, soffits and bargeboards and these are made of
timber. These need repainting now.
Score of 3 (Serious!):
Electrical Consumer Unit:
There is a mains electricity supply and the consumer unit is located in the former garage.
The electricity supply was on when I inspected. To meet current standards the consumer
unit should be manufactured from noncombustible material (usually metal), or be enclosed
in a cabinet or enclosure constructed of noncombustible materials. In addition the
electrical system is not covered by a current inspection and testing certificate.
Gas Supply:
There is a mains gas supply and the meter and control valve are located externally. The
gas supply system is not covered by a current inspection and test.
The gas appliances, including any gas boilers, gas heaters, gas fires, gas cooker, and gas
hobs should be safety checked and serviced once a year according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Boiler:
The property is heated by a wall mounted gas boiler located in the Kitchen There is no
evidence that the heating system has been checked or serviced within the last 12 months.
This is a safety hazard. This should be resolved now. Heating systems and appliances that
have not been checked may be a safety hazard.
Should I be asking the vendors to resolve these issues or have money knocked off?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
