Survey revealed sections of balustrade missing

[taz777]

My HomeBuyer's Survey on the property that I am buying showed that sections of the balustrade were missing and this was flagged up as a high priorty defect that is a health and safety issue.

Does anyone have any rough ideas what the likely cost of getting a new balustrade fitted would be? I need to try and get the current owner to fix this or lower the purchase price.

 

[big-all]

if made an offer then you have excepted that the banister wasnt there or not fully up to standard
its almost like saying you want the carpets changed

i wouldn't consider it as a normal negotiating point once you have agreed a price
but hey its up to you its your house but expect them to be cheesed off