Property Surveys

Whilst there is no legal requirement for you to have a damp or timber survey to sell your house, you may be called upon to provide one as a result of a structural survey of your property.

Pre-Purchase Surveys

Some sellers have the survey done to be ahead of the game and to rule out any potential problem which could result in a re-negotiation of the price.

The survey results passed from you to your buyer could avoid them wishing to withdraw from sale. You could have the work done or your buyer could dependant on the urgency of the move.

Assured Preservations will roll their sleeves up and get to work for either party quickly keeping you informed of progress.

Pre-Purchase Home Reports

When purchasing your new home, damp and timber defects may be found during your home buying survey.

If damp and timber defects are found, your homebuyer surveyor will recommend that you instruct a registered Property Care Association (PCA) member to carry out a damp and timber survey, in order to find out how bad the problem really is.

It is important to get advice from a professional C.S.R.T. qualified surveyor who will provide a report and quotation if necessary remedial works are required, Assured Preservations are C.S.R.T. qualified to carry out a specialist Damp and Timber Survey.

I've moved in, why survey my property?

As a new purchaser, you may decide to have your house surveyed for damp to give you that peace of mind, this can be essential if your family has any medical conditions such as asthma, allergies or repiratory problems.

Woodworm Infestation

Woodworm is a description applied to all wood-boring insects. There are many different types of insect that attack timber in Britain.

The life cycle begins with the female beetle laying her eggs in cracks to the surface of the timber. When the eggs hatch, the beetle begins to tunnel into the timber. After several weeks the adult beetle will emerge from the timber, having caused internal damage, and begin the mating process, where the life cycle starts again.

The Assured Preservations surveyor will determine the extent of the woodworm infestation and indicate whether the infestation is active or historic.

If the infestation is found to be active, recommendations for chemical treatment will be provided. Structurally weakened timbers should be replaced prior to treatment; recommendations for this will be indicated in the surveyor’s report.

 

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Wet Rot Decay

Wet rot attacks wood in damp conditions and where timber is in contact with damp masonry. Wet rot decay is often found in suspended timber floors and skirting boards in contact with damp masonry. Timber lintels supporting masonry over windows and door openings can also be affected where penetrating damp has occurred.

There are many species of wet rot, the most common being coniophora puteana and fibroporia vallanti.

The Assured Preservations surveyor will carry out an inspection, assess the full extent of the wet rot and provide recommendations and solutions to remedy the attack. Chemical treatment is often not required.