The Inspection Process Explained

OUTSIDE

• Check driveway, access, grounds, boundaries

• Check for electric & gas meters

• Lift drain covers, check for soakaways, septic tanks, oil tanks etc

• Inspect outbuildings, garages etc

• Check for water features, water ways

• Inspect external elements of main building

• Carry out roof & chimney inspection using drone or telescopic pole-cam

• Take photos for our records of all areas

INSIDE

• Take photos for our records of all rooms

• Take internal measurements & sketches (not always)

• Inspect electric meter, consumer unit, gas meter, stop tap

• Inspect boiler, hot water cylinder, header tanks, fireplaces & other heating systems

• Open/close doors & windows

• Carry out a room by room inspection from the ground floor up, including surface moisture readings & thermal imaging where required

• Flush toilets & run taps, check extraction fans in bathrooms

• Look inside cupboards & access hatches

• Inspect roof space (we carry our own ladders if there are none at the property)
  

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

• Open gates & garage doors

• Ensure cars are not parked over drain hatches

• Clear access to utilities, stop tap, boiler etc

• Secure pets if you feel they may be distressed or aggressive (we are dog friendly!)

• Leave our surveyors to do their job and ask any questions when they have finished

• Refrain from using candles, diffusers, smoking or similar during our inspection

• Clear up any dog mess from your garden so we don’t tread in it

• If you would like us to use boot covers when inside, please feel free to ask