HomeBuyer Report in Crawley identifies a fire hazard

A recent Home Buyers Survey in Crawley found a number of hazards requiring attention

There was no fire door in the doorway leading to the kitchen; a significant safety risk. This is potentially dangerous because the majority of house fires begin in the kitchen, and a fire door can slow the spread of the fire giving residents valuable time to escape.

Therefore, the buyer may wish to arrange for a door to be installed to resolve this issue.

High moisture levels

This Home Buyers Survey in Crawley also found that condensation was present on the inside of the double glazed windows. The surveyor recommends that extractor fans are built in the kitchen and the bathroom to help alleviate this problem.

This is based on the surveyor’s assumption that the condensation has been caused by the trickle vents being unused. To avoid the build up of moisture, it is also recommended that the vents remain open.

Other concerns raised in this Home Buyers Survey:

• Weathering was present in joinery on the grounds. This would need to be rubbed down before any redecorating can take place.
• The surveyor identified vegetation growth in the gutter above the kitchen and a bedroom. It is recommended that this is cleared to prevent further growth in the future.

Main safety risks to the occupants

The surveyor reported that the most significant dangers to the occupants of this property are the fire door, condensation inside the property, and the poor ventilation.

Condensation can cause problems because it can lead to dampness indoors, which in turn may lead to a build up of potentially hazardous mould.

The good news...

No other concerns were raised in regards to any other aspects of the property.

All of the services, including electrics, gas and oil, water, heating and water heating, were found to be free from existing or potential defects.

The prospective buyer would save a significant sum of money by not having to pay for additional inspections for the services in this property.

Valuation

The HomeBuyer Report valued this Crawley property at £130,000. The cost of reinstating the property, which would involve restoring to an equivalent standard, is estimated at £100,000.