EXTERNAL INSPECTIONS
Brickwork
Brickwork will be checked against standards such being plumb and flat, as well as aesthetics such as colour banding and chipped/damaged bricks. We will also check weep vent and air brick installations are compliant when carrying out our property inspection.
Topsoil Testing
We test the depth and quality of topsoil against regulations to ensure your garden can flourish as intended.
Garages and driveways
Garages will be checked to ensure brickwork, floors, roofs, services, windows and doors are in line with regulations. Wall plates must also be strapped correctly.
Driveways must be finished correctly to avoid deterioration with correct falls for drainage.
Patios and pathways
We check slabs are stable, aligned, free from damage and fall correctly to the regulations
Guttering
Gutters must show no signs of leakages or blockages, fall correctly, be sufficiently clipped and use the right fixings to avoid cracking
Roofing
We check roof tiles are free from excessive colour banding, cracks/chips and lips. Leadwork must be sealed properly with a tidy finish
Meter Boxes
We inspect meter boxes to ensure they are securely fixed, level and sealed at entry points (fire seal where applicable)
Turf and Landscaping
Turf should be free from dead areas and visible flooding. Planted areas should be well presented with reasonable spacings and coverage
Fencing and Gates
Timber should be treated where applicable, and presented free from damages with a consistent finish. Posts, panels should be plumb and square. Gates must be aligned with hinges, catches and locks operating smoothly
Windows
Windows are inspected against fire regulations - distance from ground, height and width of the window must all meet the standards. Windows are also checked to ensure they have been commissioned correctly ahe function as intended
INTERNAL INSPECTIONS
Thermal Imaging
We complete thermal imaging on all inspections as standard, this helps us identify any heat leaks in your home. This could come in many forms such as incomplete cavity insulation, unsealed floors, incorrectly sealed windows etc. once any leaks are rectified by the developer, your home will be more environmentally friendly and cost-efficient
Electrical work
We check all sockets are safe and correct, switches work correctly and fans function as intended. The consumer until will also be inspected to ensure it is installed correctly, everything is labelled, and it is signed and dated by the electrician
Moisture testing
We check moisture levels on your walls. Leaks are common place in construction and can leave plasterboard damp and damaged, which may take years to become apparent
Kitchens
Appliances supplied by the builder will be checked to ensure they work correctly. Units must be installed square, plumb and flush. Doors and draws should be aligned with soft closers fitted as necessary. All other checks will be completed where applicable
Flooring
We inspect all types of flooring to ensure they are flat, level and laid correctly without defects such as chipped tiles, pulled threads and sub-optimal cuts
Lofts
We complete the following loft inspections:
- Ventilation
- condition and installation of roof felt
- sealing of penetrations
- Insulation meets depth and is laid correctly with sufficient coverage
Plumbing
We complete the following plumbing inspections:
- Water pressure to the house meets standards
- Pipes installed correctly without signs of leakages
- Sanitaryware is installed correctly and free from damages
- Baths, showers and taps work as intended with regards to temperature and pressure
- Boiler/cylinder installation
- Radiators are installed correctly and central without trapped air
Carpentry
We inspect all aspects of carpentry, including but not limited to:
- Front and rear doors are installed correctly and centralised with equal margins and correctly functioning locks
- Internal doors are hung correctly with compliant margins and functioning locks where applicable
- Studwork and subsequently walls are installed square
- Architraves are installed flush with good mitre joints
- skirtings boards have correct expansion gaps
