Leaking pipes a problem for the new owner, Home Buyers Survey in Wales reveals

A Residential Surveyor reviewed this property and confirmed that it was in a reasonable condition, bearing in mind the purchase price of £110,000. This assessment of the home’s state was broken down into a comprehensive range of condition ratings, and presumes that the buyer conforms to the Surveyors understanding of an ‘normal’ homeowner. This is why, however, the Home Buyers Survey in Wales must be carefully considered by the purchaser, and any special concerns should be raised before the survey takes place.

Downpipes will need attention

The Home Buyers Survey in Wales found that the cast iron downpipes in this property were loose and contained leaking joints. The buyer will need to repair these in order to secure them and prevent further water damage.

The HomeBuyer Report advises homeowners to keep rainwater components in a good condition in order to prevent dampness from occurring in the interior. Dampness can cause a variety of problems in homes, including deterioration of the building and rotting in the timbers.

It would only be possible to determine the security of these joints during rainfall. As it was not raining during the survey, it is recommended that the buyer observes the gutters and the pipes during heavy rain at the earliest opportunity.

Exposed location

The property inspected in this HomeBuyer Report in Prestatyn, Wales is situated in a fairly exposed location, where there is a risk of gales. This could be problematic for the buyer as the unevenness of the roof covering, a conventional clay tile construction, may fail to act as an effective windbreaker. This in turn may lead to damage to roof tiles, insulation issues, and even wholesale destruction of parts of the roof in very strong wind. Further inspection could be warranted.

Interior

The Residential Surveyor observed a number of general defects in the interior of this Wales property, although none of these would require immediate attention.

Limitations

One of the main limitations of the HomeBuyer Report of the interior was that goods and belongings stored in the cupboards prevented the Residential Surveyor from examining these elements.

The Home Buyers Survey could only inspect the timbers on a ‘random basis’, but there was no evidence of ongoing infestation.

However, the buyer may wish to arrange additional inspections for the timbers. A Residential Surveyor cannot confirm that a component is free of defects unless it is properly examined.