Inspection Flashcards
1
Q
Please talk me through the stages you carried out on an inspection?
A
- Desk research
- Location / immediate vicinity
- Exterior
- Interior
2
Q
Desk Research
A
- Searches
- Google street view
- Flood risk
- planning portal
- Land reg
- EPC
- Old plans
- PPE
- How to get to site
- arranging access
3
Q
Location / immediate vicinity
A
- Nearby houses
- Any environmental considerations
4
Q
Exterior
A
- Any defects
- Type of construction
- Age of construction
- Boundaries
5
Q
Interior
A
- Defects
- Type
- quality
- Benchmark
6
Q
Damp
A
Rising damp
7
Q
Solid brick wall vs cavity brick
A
Cavity wall - all stretchers and ventilation
Solid wall - headers and stretchers
8
Q
Effluence
A
Salt coming out of brick
9
Q
Japanese Knotweed
A
Red/purple heart shape leaves
Invasive
Grows through building materials
10
Q
How do you get rid of Japanese Knotweed?
A
- You need to get a registered expert to get rid of it
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