Level basins. By having a basin out of level there is a risk of the water level reaching the top and overflowing before the overflow has chance to expel the wat...
Warning!!! Check your appliances are properly connected to the waste. Youβll see here the home owner has a close call. None had been properly connected or secur...
Ground Air vents. These are equally important to aid in ventilation. Ventilation should be provided to precast and timber suspended floors. This is generally pr...
Rear gardens - unwanted water? Correct preparation is key! Some developers fail to add additional drainage to rear gardens (additional costs) Levels, ground and...
Checking inspection chambers. This is a new trend. Developers using wood screws to secure lids. These are not compatible with lids and chambers and will rust. W...
Front door thresholds. Check yours π΅οΈββοΈ most of my inspections see this label being ignored. Is it important? Yes. Risk of water ingress and damage to tiles, c...
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Extract fans and ducts are a common failure on my inspections. It is a Building Regulation requirement to get these right. Approved Document F1 (1) states
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Setting out is very important. Would this position of the extractor fan isolation switch bother you??? More than likely the carpenter has a timber in the centre...
Airing cupboards shelving - setting out is key.
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This developer was really getting into the Christmas spirit and gave the lights a snowy dusting of paint. Ho Ho Ho π€¦πΌββοΈπ΅οΈββοΈ #painter #newbuild #firsttimebuyer...
Snagging compilation - some clips from a recent inspection. Donβt let your new home have these horrors go unfixed.
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Decorations - you can tell when someone is being rushed to complete their work when you see poor incomplete work.
Painting and decorating should be complete, a...
Front doors. The importance of installing a front door correctly. Some things to look out for on your new door. Avoid heat loss and air leakage by checking some...
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