Hi, I've had my Homebuyers Report come through and it has a few items for me to consider. I was hoping to get other opinions on some on the points raised:
From my thoughts, the electrics, gas and strengthening of the roof trusses are the most important items, but this is my first house purchase, so I would like to know other peoples thoughts.
Thank you for any comments you have.
One of the trusses within the roof has been poorly supported. The truss is attached to a ceiling joist. The weight of the roof structure on the truss (which probably occurred shortly after construction) has caused the bedroom two ceiling to deflect and bow downwards slightly. The roof structure as a result requires further support to prevent this defect worsening.
The lounge and dining room are open plan, but there is slight defect across the ceiling between these rooms. Check that a wall has not been removed. - I went to a few other houses in the area today to speak with owners, it appears the majority did not have a wall here, and those that did had installed it themselves.
The lounge and dining room have polystyrene ceiling tiles which should be removed.
The external wall has randomly positioned evidence of holes, which we need to check is for insulation and not repairing of ties.
It has been recommended to repoint the entire north elevation of the property.
There is a loose cable in the electric meter box. Sugestion to have the house electrics tested.
There is no evidence of service or maintenance for the boiler. Recommendation is to have it serviced.
The detatched garage has rot in the roof. The roof has been refelted.
Damp in the garage caused by the garden level being raised above the damp course.
From my thoughts, the electrics, gas and strengthening of the roof trusses are the most important items, but this is my first house purchase, so I would like to know other peoples thoughts.
Thank you for any comments you have.