Building Survey in Farnborough reveals woodworm infestation

Local area surveyed

The property is just ¼ mile from the railway station of Farnborough, a town that offers plenty of shopping opportunities. The home is situated 3 miles from heath land owned by the Ministry of Defence.

Infestation unearthed

The Home Buyers Survey in Farnborough identified traces of woodworm-caused deterioration. This was found to affect a number of timber floors in the property.

Luckily the damage appeared to be historic, and the worms no longer a risk to the floorboards. Therefore, this was not regarded as a major cause for concern.

Woodworms are problematic because they can cause small holes in woodwork that may not become apparent for several years.

To prevent woodworms from becoming a problem, homeowners are recommended to reduce the humidity levels in their properties and remove any furnishings that have been infected.

No other significant concerns reported in this Home Buyers Survey in Farnborough

The Home Buyers Survey did not uncover any serious defects in this Farnborough property. However, the surveyor noted that some of the roof slates would need to be either secured or replaced. Fortunately, the roof coverings do not require immediate attention and will need restoration in 5 to 6 years.

Minor issues:

• The windows are not double glazed, potentially leading to insulation issues
• Features, such as the timber barge boards, have been weathered and would need to be rubbed down and prepared prior to any redecoration work.
• The side gate on the grounds was found to be in a poor condition and would likely need to be replaced.

The estimated valuation and reinstatement cost

Following this detailed inspection, the surveyor concluded that the current value of this Farnborough property was £230,000.

The cost of fully reinstating the property, based on the valuation, is estimated at £120,000. This represents the cost of restoring the property to its current condition.

Further examinations

In this Home Buyers Survey, any defects that the surveyor is unable to access and therefore fully assess may require more investigation. A more comprehensive building survey whould uncover any other problems not already revealed in this Farnborough HomeBuyers Report.