Arc602 task 2 schedule of conditon survey

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Task 2. Schedule of Condition Report.


Author: Duncan Green

Project: 56 Southfields Road, BN17 6PA,

April 2015

Contents: 1.0 Introduction and Scope of Report.

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2.0 Survey Reporting Conditions.

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3.0 The Building, Orientation and Accommodation.

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4.0 Conclusion and Recommendations.

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5.0 Schedule of Condition.

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6.0 Images.

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7.0 Terms and Conditions of Engagement.

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8.0 Appendix 'B'. Survey notes. Time sheet. 9.0 Bibliography 'B'.

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

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1.0 Introduction and Scope of Report. 1.1

The Client Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN, has requested the services of the Surveyor Duncan Green to undertake a Schedule of Condition survey at the Property 56 Southfields Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6PA, and then present the finds of the survey in a written Schedule of Condition Report.

1.2

The purpose of the Schedule of Condition Report is to provide a record about the condition of the Property's external front and rear elevations and parts therein that are visible on the agreed date and in accordance with the acknowledged Terms and Conditions of Engagement. Please refer to Section 7.0 Terms and Conditions of Engagement.

1.3

Duncan Green undertook the survey on 11 th March 2015. The report is to be issued to the Client at the following address: Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN, on the agreed date of 1st May 2015.

1.4

This report is the Copy-write of the Surveyor and is hereby leased indefinitely to the Client only, until otherwise informed. The report and any content within may not be reproduced, copied, quoted or published in anyway what so ever, without the written permission of the Author. Any employed representative, or Third Party operating on the Clients behalf is not authorised to use this report without prior written agreement from the Surveyor.

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

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2.0 Survey Reporting Conditions. 2.1

PROPERTY: 56 Southfields Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6PA, has North facing front and South facing rear elevations with a West facing side gable and flank elevation.

2.2

WEATHER: At the time of survey the weather was dry and sunny with some cloud and a light breeze. There were no obvious signs of recent wet weather.

2.3

ACCESS: The Surveyor was able to access the front and rear elevations and gardens with no obstructions, other than those posed by working at height.

2.4

ACCESS: No access was gained to Neighbouring or Third Party property in the undertaking of the survey.

2.5

ACCESS: The flat roofs to the front elevation bay window and the rear elevation kitchen extension have not been surveyed in detail due to working at height restrictions. However, comments have been made to elements that were visible from ground level.

2.6

ACCESS: The duo-pitched roof slopes have not been surveyed in detail due to working at height restrictions. However, comments have been made to elements that were visible from ground level.

2.7

ACCESS: The rear elevation first floor wall elements have not been surveyed in detail due to working at height restrictions, However, comments have been made to elements that were visible from ground level.

2.8

RESIDENCE: At the time of survey the property in question was occupied.

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SURVEY TYPE: The Schedule of Condition survey consisted: record of notes, sketches and photographs, taken of visible parts of the external building, viewed from ground level, at the stated date and time of the survey. The survey was of a visual nature and did not involve any form of intrusive or investigative surveying methods.

2.10

SURVEY TYPE: The survey was limited to working at height restrictions and therefore no elements above 3 meters have been surveyed in detail, due to access limitations. The Surveyor did not use a ladder.

2.11

SURVEY TYPE: This Schedule of Condition Report is not to be interpreted or misunderstood for any other survey type of a similar nature, such as a Condition Survey or a Building Survey.

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

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3.0 The Building, Orientation and Accommodation. 3.1

ORIENTATION: The Property 56 Southfields Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6PA, has North facing front and South facing rear elevations with a West facing side gable and flank elevation.

3.2

ORIENTATION: The North facing front elevation is parallel to Southfields Road, separated by a grass verge, a public pavement and the properties North facing front garden, which has been converted into a paved driveway with drop kerb crossover from the main road.

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THE BUILDING: It is assumed that the building is of a traditional low rise load bearing masonry cavity wall construction, comprising: external facing brick work in stretcher bond with traditional mortar joints, clear cavity with early galvanised mild steel wall ties and assumed light-weight concrete thermal block work in stretcher bond with traditional mortar joints and a internal plastered wall finish. Further investigation and alternative surveys could confirm this (not included).

3.4

THE BUILDING: It is assumed that the building has a duo-pitched traditional cut timber roof, clad with Double-Roman style concrete interlocking roof tiles. Further investigation and alternative surveys could confirm this (not included).

3.4

THE BUILDING: The property is one of four buildings forming a terraced block. Comprising: 2No. Semidetached and 2No. Terraced buildings.

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THE BUILDING: The building was constructed in 1971. Verified by the occupants owner.

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THE BUILDING: The immediate local area consists of similar buildings of matching height and architectural style, forming a wider 1970s suburban residential development/estate.

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FURTHER INVESTIGATION: (not included) A desktop study and investigation with the Local Authority or Archives department may provide construction documentation about the buildings construction, materials, services, ground conditions, and other information used at the time of development.

3.8

THE BUILDING: A single storey flat roof Kitchen extension has been added to the South facing rear elevation of the building with matching facing brickwork, P.V.C.u. fascias, ventilated soffits, triple glazed windows and fully glazed side porch entrance. The extension was constructed in 1981 and has recently had new triple glazing installed. Verified by the occupants owner.

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THE BUILDING: A single storey entrance porch with concrete tiled mono hip roof has been added to the West facing flank wall of the building with P.V.C.u. fascias, soffits, double glazed side lights, sliding door and matching facing brickwork sub walls. The extension was constructed in 2015. Verified by the owner.

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

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4.0 Conclusion and Recommendations. 4.1

It is recommended that the following elements require further inspection and investigation. Referring to the Schedule of Condition elements: Ref: 2.2 Ref: 3.0 Ref: 3.1 Ref: 4.0 Ref: 4.2 Ref: 5.0 Ref: 5.2 Ref: 5.4 Ref: 6.0 Ref: 7.2 Ref: 7.4 Ref 10.0

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

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5.0 Schedule of Condition.

Ref:

Element and Location:

Element Description:

1.0

External Elements viewed from ground level.

1.1

Traditional 1971 end of terrace, semidetached, low rise, two storey dwelling, with external load-bearing masonry cavity walls and a duo-pitched roof.

2.0

Front (North facing) elevation. Parallel to Half-round ridge tiles bed in mortar. Southfields road. Duo-pitched roof with Front (North facing) and Rear (South facing) elevations, with a gable and flank wall (West facing) elevation.

Element, Fabric, Notes, Condition:

Image Ref:

Weather: Dry and sunny with some cloud and a light breeze. Image 1 of 6. Image 2 of 6.

Ridge tiles appear generally level, well bed with sufficient mortar and slip tiles, which are all present. Signs of weathering/ageing, some fungal growth and soiling. Good condition for age.

Image 1 of 6. Image 2 of 6.

2.1

Concrete ridge tile with P.V.C.u. flue vent, above party wall.

Tile and vent appears secure and sufficiently bed in mortar. No obstructions to vent openings. Signs of birds perching and soiling on vent, ageing and U.V. wear. Good condition for age.

Image 1 of 6. Image 2 of 6.

2.2

Roof pitch is covered with Double-Roman style concrete interlocking tiles, with single lap and concealed fixings.

Roof tiles appear generally level and uniform throughout. Signs of weathering/ageing, some fungal growth and soiling. Good condition for age.

Image 1 of 6.

First row of tiles above fascia level are at a different angle to the rest, suggesting movement of substrate/structure beneath. Suggest further investigation. No sarking felt or battens visible at fascia level. 2.3

Fascia white P.V.C.u.

Appears level and uniform throughout. All joints, caps and fixings present. Dust deposits in areas. Recent installation, condition like new.

Image 1 of 6.

2.4

Soffit white P.V.C.u. with ventilation grills.

Appears level and uniform throughout. All joints, caps, fixings and beading present. Dust deposits in areas. Recent installation, condition like new.

Image 1 of 6.

2.5

Guttering, half-round, white P.V.C.u., continues from Appears level and uniform throughout. All joints, caps, brackets and fixings present. Dust neighbouring property, connected to downpipe. deposits in areas. Recent installation, condition like new.

Image 1 of 6.

2.6

Cable, white, loose laid over tiles above Gable wall.

Image 1 of 6.

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

Appears to connect to T.V. aerial. No fixings visible. Unable to assess condition.

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5.0 Schedule of Condition.

Ref:

Element and Location:

Element Description:

3.0

Front (North facing) elevation, parallel to Hanging concrete tile cladding from soffit to first Southfields Road. First floor external floor level. 1No. window opening with lead flashing wall. to cill, to the East side of the elevation.

Element, Fabric, Notes, Condition:

Image Ref:

Tiling battens, masonry substrate not visible. Unable to assess condition.

Image 1 of 6.

Hanging concrete tiles weathered with lower portion containing fungal growth (Lichen) and areas of discolouration, tiles are assumed to be mechanically fixed, tiles appear level with regular spaced vertical butt joints, areas of mortar joints and beading to soffit/tile abutment. Loose tiles to lower east corner of window, suggest further investigation. Some tiles have slight corner damage/weathering. Lead cill flashing to window, some weathering, laps intact, slight lifting from tiles below, suggest further investigation. Kicker batten to lowest row of tiles and at abutment with (West facing) fascia of Bay window visible, paint pealing with remnants of dead Ivy attached, end of kicker rotten and crumbling, no flashing or sealant present. Poor condition. Suggest further investigation. Image 3 of 6. 7No. Tiles have been replaced, contracting colour and no sign of weathering. Condition like new.

3.1

Facing brickwork pier, in stretcher bond with flush regularly sized mortar joints, part of tradition wall construction. Wall forms abutment with tile cladding. Circular P.V.C.u. downpipe fixed to this element with 3No. brackets.

Some areas indicate slight signs of weathering, generally in good condition.

Image 1 of 6.

Some mortar joints on the North-West corner have slight weathering and erosion. Mortar type to be confirmed. Suggest further investigation. There are several Ă˜7mm holes over the length of the pier, suggest further investigation.

3.2

4.0

1No. double glazed, white P.V.C.u. window, with 2No. Window, cill, jambs, trims and beading present. Recent installation, condition like new. side hung casements and 1No. central top hung vent light, with 1No. fixed light below. Front (North facing) elevation, parallel to Facing brickwork wall and pier in stretcher bond Southfields Road. Ground floor external with flush regularly sized mortar joints, part of wall. traditional wall construction. Bitumen based sheet/roll D.P.C. 2No. courses above ground level.

Facing brickwork generally in good condition.

Image 1 of 6.

Image 1 of 6.

Slight remnants of dead vegetation (Ivy) to West side of wall and pier. 1No. P.I.R. light with conduit and 1No. Plaque fixed to wall at high level, appear secure and in good condition. Partially fixed wiring level with D.P.C., some fixings missing. Wet/damp brickwork above and below D.P.C. at wall abutment with Bay window wall (West facing elevation of Bay window). Suggest further investigation.

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

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Element and Location:

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4.2

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5.0 Schedule of Condition.

Element Description:

Element, Fabric, Notes, Condition:

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Bay window upper half: with bitumen felt flat roof, white P.V.C.u. fascias and soffits, double glazed windows with 2No. side hung casements, 1No. central top hung vent light and 3 fixed lights.

Roof surface not visible. Felt drips tidy, laps intact, joints bonded, no visible cracks or tears. Felt shows signs of weathering/ageing. Generally fair condition for age.

Image 1 of 6.

Bay window lower half: assumed traditional cavity wall construction with painted external trowel render finish. Bitumen based sheet/roll D.P.C. 2No. courses above ground level. Facing sub-brickwork wall below D.P.C. in stretcher bond with flush regularly sized mortar joints.

Render not visible, relatively new paint coating, no cracks/weathering/damage/staining or loose areas, good adhesion to substrate. Generally good condition. No wet/damp render at abutment with wet/damp brickwork.

P.V.C.u. fascias, soffits and windows, appear level and uniform throughout. All joints, caps, beading, brackets and fixings present. Dust deposits in areas. Recent installation, condition like new. Image 4 of 6.

D.P.C. concealed by external render drip to all elevations. Sub-brickwork to all elevations has been re-pointed in a different colour/type of mortar. Several small holes to North facing elevation assumed from previous fixings. Paint run on brickwork to East facing elevation. Wet/damp brickwork to West facing elevation. Generally fair condition. Suggest further investigation.

5.0

Rear (South facing) elevation. Duopitched roof with Front (North facing) and Rear (South facing) elevations, with a gable and flank wall (West facing) elevation.

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Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

Half-round ridge tiles bed in mortar.

Ridge tiles appear generally level, well bed with sufficient mortar and slip tiles, which are all present. Signs of weathering/ageing, moderate fungal growth and soiling. Gable ridge tile appears loose. Generally Good condition for age. Suggest further investigation.

Image 2 of 6.

Concrete ridge tile with P.V.C.u. flue vent, above party wall.

Tile and vent appears secure and sufficiently bed in mortar. No obstructions to vent openings. Signs of birds perching and soiling on vent, ageing and U.V. wear. Good condition for age.

Image 1 of 6. Image 2 of 6.

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Element and Location:

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5.0 Schedule of Condition.

Element Description:

Element, Fabric, Notes, Condition:

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Roof pitch is covered with Double-Roman style concrete interlocking tiles, with single lap and concealed fixings. Solar panel installation covers majority of roof pitch. S.V.P. terminal to lower West side of roof pitch.

Roof tiles appear generally level and uniform throughout. Signs of weathering/ageing, with moderate fungal growth and soiling to the Gable (West) side of the roof pitch. Good condition for age.

Image 2 of 6.

15No. Solar panels form installation. Uniform installation with equal spaced joints. Fixing rail and brackets visible from gable (West) side of property, no rust or corrosion. Panels clean and free of soiling. Recent installation, condition like new. First row of tiles above fascia level are at a different angle to the rest, suggesting movement of substrate/structure beneath. Suggest further investigation. Grey circular P.V.C.u. S.V.P. with mortar jointing and lead cover flashing, shows signs of UV damage, ageing and discolouration. Cover flashing slightly lifted. Suggest further investigation. Loose/slipped tiles to neighbouring S.V.P. above party wall (East) side. Suggest further investigation.

Image 5 of 6.

No sarking felt or battens visible at fascia level. 5.3

Fascia white P.V.C.u.

Appears level and uniform throughout. All joints, caps and fixings present. Dust deposits in areas. Recent installation, condition like new.

Image 2 of 6.

5.4

Soffit white P.V.C.u. with ventilation grills. At centrer of fascia a small overflow pipe terminates.

Appears level and uniform throughout. All joints, caps, fixings and beading present. Dust deposits in areas. Recent installation, condition like new. Small gap between overflow pipe and fascia. Suggest further investigation.

Image 2 of 6.

5.5

Guttering, half-round, white P.V.C.u., continues to neighbouring property and connected to downpipe.

Appears level and uniform throughout. All joints, caps, brackets and fixings present. Dust deposits in areas. Recent installation, condition like new.

Image 2 of 6.

Facing brickwork in stretcher bond, with bucket handle regularly sized mortar joints, part of tradition wall construction, from soffit to first floor level/flat roof abutment. 2No. Window openings, 1No. to the East side and 1No. to the West side of the elevation. Recessed painted render finish below the East side window, abuts with flat roof upstand. Aerial bracket between gable and window West side of elevation.

Facing brickwork has been re-pointed in a different colour/type of mortar. Generally good condition.

Image 2 of 6.

2No. double glazed, white P.V.C.u. windows, with 2No. side hung casements and 1No. central top hung vent light, with 1No. fixed light below.

Window, cill, jambs, trims and beading present. Recent installation, condition like new.

6.0

Rear (South facing) elevation. First floor external wall.

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Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

Render finish unable to assess condition, no access. Suggest further investigation. Aerial bracket with painted finish, appears secure, no rust. Good condition.

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5.0 Schedule of Condition.

Ref:

Element and Location:

Element Description:

Element, Fabric, Notes, Condition:

Image Ref:

7.0

Rear (South facing) elevation. Ground floor Kitchen extension external wall.

Bitumen felt flat roof.

Roof surface not visible. Felt upstands and drips tidy, laps intact, joints bonded, no visible cracks or tears. Felt shows signs of weathering/ageing with previous repair to some joints. Generally fair condition for age.

Image 2 of 6.

7.1

Fascia white, P.V.C.u.

Appears level and uniform throughout. All joints, caps and fixings present. UV wear, discolouration and some staining throughout and dust deposits in areas. Good condition.

Image 2 of 6.

7.2

Soffit white P.V.C.u. with ventilation grills.

Appears level and uniform throughout. All joints, caps, fixings and beading present. Some signs of weathering/ageing. No sealant or trim to wall abutment. Several snails to underside and within vents to East side of soffit. Suggest further investigation.

Image 2 of 6.

7.3

Guttering, half-round, white P.V.C.u., connected to downpipe terminating into rainwater harvesting.

Appears level and uniform throughout. All joints, caps, brackets and fixings present. Some signs of U.V. wear, discolouration and some staining and dust deposits in areas. Good condition.

Image 2 of 6.

7.4

Facing brickwork wall in stretcher bond with flush regularly sized mortar joints, part of traditional wall construction. Bitumen based sheet/roll D.P.C. 2No. courses above ground level. 2No. window openings, 1No. to the East side and 1No. to the West side of the elevation. P.V.C.u. extract vent/louvre and bulkhead light.

Facing brickwork generally in good condition.

Image 2 of 6.

1No. bulkhead light fixed to face of wall at high level to West side of elevation. Good condition. 1No. Extract vent/louvre fixed through wall at high level, trims and louvres present. General U.V. wear and discolouration. No draft protection to louvre. Suggest further investigation. Fair condition for age. Yellow and Green earthing wire parallel with D.P.C., all fixings present, no breakages or corrosion. Good condition. D.P.C. partially visible, no signs of damage. Good condition.

7.5

2No. double glazed, white P.V.C.u. windows, West side window with 1No. Top hung vent light with fixed light below. East side window with 2No. side hung casements and 1No. central top hung vent light, with 1No. fixed light below.

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

Window, cill, jambs, trims and beading present. Recent installation, condition like new.

Image 2 of 6.

Re-pointed mortar joints to lintel above East side window.

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Ref:

Element and Location:

8.0

External Elements viewed from ground level.

9.0

Traditional 1930s terraced, low rise, two storey dwelling, with external loadbearing masonry cavity walls and a duopitched roof.

10.0

Front (South facing) elevation. Parallel to Ardingly Drive. Duo-pitched roof with Front (South facing) and Rear (North facing) elevations, with a chimney stack above the party wall shared by 82 and 84 Ardingly Drive, West side of 82.

Project: 82 Ardingly Drive, Goring-By-Sea, West Sussex, BN12 4TP,

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5.0 Schedule of Condition.

Element Description:

Element, Fabric, Notes, Condition:

Image Ref:

Weather: Dry and sunny with some cloud and a light breeze.

Visible part of chimney above intersection with roof pitch. Facing brickwork in stretcher bond with regularly sized mortar joints, rectangular in shape with a reduced stack to the top quarter. Lead step and cover flashings at intersection with roof pitch. 2No. T.V. aerials mounted on metal brackets, strapped around top quarter of chimney stack.

Chimney pots missing. Suggest further investigation.

Image 6 of 6.

Flaunching has fungal growth, discolouration and signs of weathering/ageing, corners eroded and bits missing, possible loose mortar. Suggest further investigation. Poor condition for age. Potential health and safety risk! Top quarter of brickwork appears damaged, eroded, mortar joints missing, possible loose brickwork. Suggest further investigation. Poor condition for age. Potential health and safety risk! No D.P.C. visible. Erosion to brickwork and mortar joints to all corners of chimney stack. Suggest further investigation. Fair condition for age. Parts of step and cover flashings to East side of chimney stack show signs of movement and lifting. Suggest further investigation. The general overall size and shape of the chimney appears to comply with current Building Regulations and B.R.E. guidance.

Site Sketch 2.

Unable to assess lateral position of chimney in relation to ridge and the height of chimney above the ridge for adequate up draft regulation. Suggest further investigation.

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

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7.0 Terms and Conditions of Engagement. 1.

The Client hereby agrees to these Terms and Conditions of Engagement. Name and Address of Client and Agent if applicable: Telephone:

Email:

Address of Property to be surveyed: Client's Signature:

Agents Signature:

Date:

1.

In all instances the Client has a concern, query or a difficulty understanding or interpreting the type and extent of the services provided within this Schedule of Condition report, then please contact the Surveyor as soon as possible, whereby the surveyor will be happy to discuss your concern.

2.

These Terms and Conditions of Engagement are to be read in conjunction with any covering letter or additional information provided.

3.

The Surveyor is to receive a signed copy of these Terms and Conditions of Engagement as accepted acknowledgement on the Clients behalf, that the following conditions or limitations within which the Surveyor will operate, and undertake to the best of their reasonable abilities are agreed to and no additional services are to be expected.

4.

A Schedule of Condition is purely a visual survey and does not involve any form of intrusive or investigative surveying methods, no measurements or other referenced data is recorded, therefore the extent, accuracy and liability of this Schedule of Condition is purely limited to a record of notes, sketches and photographs taken of visible parts of the external building, viewed from ground level, at the stated date and time of the survey.

5.

There will be no opening up, unscrewing, lifting, or other forms of accessing and surveying elements that are concealed or not easily visible.

6.

There will be no working at height.

7.

Areas that are not easily accessible, due to physical restrictions, Health and Safety risks, declined access, or restricted access, will not be surveyed. It is in the Clients best interest to provide access to all areas for the Surveyor's purposes.

8.

Where access to Neighbouring or Third Party property is likely to be required, then this is to be brought to the attention of the Surveyor at the earliest possible opportunity. Further consultation and access arrangements will be required, this can affect the date, extent, time limit and fee of services to be provided.

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

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7.0 Terms and Conditions of Engagement. 9.

Additional services not covered within this Schedule of Condition survey, can be agreed with the Surveyor and an additional fee, method of payment and time scales can be arranged.

10.

If payment is not received in full prior to the agreed date for providing services, then the Surveyor reserves the write to suspend any service until fees are paid in full.

11.

This report is not exhaustive and indicates, elements or items that were visible at the time of survey. The findings of the report may suggest 'further investigation' indicating that an item would benefit from another type of investigative or intrusive survey or inspection, which are not provided as part of this Schedule of Condition service.

12.

This report is the Copy-write of the Surveyor and is hereby leased indefinitely to the Client only, until otherwise informed. The report and any content within may not be reproduced, copied, quoted or published in anyway what so ever, without the written permission of the Author. Any employed representative, or Third Party operating on the Clients behalf is not authorised to use this report without prior written agreement from the Surveyor.

13.

This report will take precedence over any prior verbal communications or recommendations.

14.

The Surveyor reserves the write to charge for disbursements where required, but will seek prior approval or notification with the Client.

15.

Complaints are taken seriously and in the unfortunate circumstance that should the Client wish to make a complaint please contact the Company whereby a free copy of our Complaints Handling Procedure will be issued to the Client.

16.

The Surveyor is to be given the full amount of time estimated to carry out their duties, any impediment, interruptions, or other forms of distractions, resulting in a loss of time to the Surveyor, will result in a reduced service provided by the Surveyor.

17.

This report and any information forming part of, is protected under the 'Data Protection Act' and will only be accessible to authorised personnel.

18.

Dangerous or offensive animals that pose a potential Health and Safety risk to the Surveyor are to be restrained in a safe place, away from any area in which the Surveyor needs to operate. The Surveyor may request that an animal be restrained whilst undertaking certain tasks.

19.

The Client is to inform the Surveyor as to the reasons and uses for the purpose of the survey. This will enable the Surveyor to provide a more accurate service for the Client and potentially identify additional services that the Client may benefit from.

Reference: ARC602_2015_Task 2

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8.0 Appendix 'B'.

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9.0 Bibliography 'B'. Book: HM GOVERNMENT, 2014. The Building Regulations 2010. Structure. Approved Document A. 2013 ed. London: NBS.

eBooks: database: RICS, 2004. RICS guidance note. Building Surveys of Residential Property. [online]. 2Nd ed. Coventry: RICS Business Services Limited. [viewed 20th April 2015]. Available from: http://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/download.aspx? type=downloads&fileID=162

Journal articles: BRE, 1990. Surveying masonry chimneys for repair or rebuilding. BRE Good Building Guide. GBG2, 1-4.

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