A Building Survey in South West England looks at a property badly in need of refurbishment

Deferred maintenance an issue, states Building Survey in Cornwall

Unfortunately, this Building Survey in Cornwall found that the property had been poorly maintained and the homeowner will need to take good care of it to restore it to a good condition. A competent contractor could be hired to do this, although it would be much cheaper as a DIY task.

Get a damp proof course

Since no evidence of a damp proof course was found, the buyer should install one to protect the building from any dampness problems and subsequent hazards that could arise.

Bathroom makeover essential

The decorations of the external toilet were in a particularly bad condition. The cost of renovating this will be high, therefore the buyer should try and get the best quote possible.

A passion for gardening is needed

The rear garden desperately needs attention and is substantially overgrown. This would be an interesting challenge for a passionate gardener but it will be up to the buyer to determine whether or not a professional would need to be hired in order to improve this.

Obtain guarantees to avoid hassle!

The homeowner should obtain guarantees for the services in this home to rule out any hidden defects that would make the owner liable for expensive repair costs.

Because the heating had not been tested in the last year, a qualified contractor will need to examine this to confirm that it is in good working order.

All Building Surveys in Cornwall, and Home Buyers Surveys generally,  will recommend these guarantees if no evidence of recent servicing can be obtained. This is particularly important for essential energy components like heating, electricity and gas.

One of the worst problems that a home buyer can encounter after they move into a new property is for the boiler to break down or the heating to fail. This is why it is essential to check these components beforehand for peace of mind.

Get a Building Survey in Cornwall to make sure your first bath or shower in your new home isn't a cold one!