What's included?
See the table below for details on the difference between the services Colleys offer.
External
Inspections |
Property valuation |
Property check |
Building survey |
Detailed inspection |
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Evidence of structural movement |
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Evidence of major problems |
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Roof coverings |
From ground level only |
Use of a ladder up to 3m height for flat roofs and with binoculars |
Visual inspection with binoculars where necessary but of a close inspection of flat roofs less than 3m high |
Drain inspection/test |
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Drain covers lifted |
Drain covers lifted and flow inspected |
Internal
Inspections |
Property valuation |
Property check |
Building survey |
General inspection |
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Detailed inspections |
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Damp tests |
Limited tests in accessible areas |
In accessible areas |
In accessible areas |
Carpets moved |
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Carpets not lifted, edges may be turned back |
Edges turned back, loose coverings moved without causing damage |
Furniture moved |
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Heavy furniture not moved |
Heavy furniture not moved |
Roof void inspected |
Head and shoulders only where reasonable access |
with reasonable access |
with reasonable access |
Doors and windows open and close |
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If unlocked, keys available |
If unlocked, keys available |
Sub-floor voids inspected |
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Visual inspection to extent visible from proper access hatch |
Inspection where there is sufficient space and proper safe access |
Visual inspection services |
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Operate services |
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Taps will be operated individually, WCs flushed |
Level 2 plus light switches turned on, check for power to sockets |
Report
Inspections |
Property valuation |
Property check |
Building survey |
Identify main construction |
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Detailed analysis of construction |
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Local issues e.g. mining |
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Other factors e.g. legal matters |
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Advice on urgency of repairs |
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| Cost banding of repairs |
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| Advice on how to repair |
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| Valuation advice |
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Insurance valuation |
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| Discussion with surveyor |
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