Task 3. Measured Survey 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 Images.
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6.0 Terms and Conditions of Engagement.
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7.0 Appendix 'C'. Drawings:
EX-001 Existing Ground Floor Plan [A3]. EX-002 Existing First Floor Plan [A3]. EX-003 Existing Elevations [A3]. EX-004 Existing Chimney Plans and Elevations [A3].
Survey notes. Time sheet. 8.0 Bibliography 'C'.
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1.0 Introduction and Scope of Report. 1.1
The Client Mr. Green has requested the services of the Surveyor Duncan Green to undertake a Measured Survey of his property for the purposes of ascertaining existing architectural drawings as a basis for a future feasibility scheme for a proposed extension.
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Address of the property to be surveyed: 56 Southfields Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6PA.
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The purpose of the Measured Survey is to provide measurements, sketches, photographs and other forms of note and measurement records of the current physical, size, shape, layout and structural elements where identifiable. The information collected is then incorporated into graphical representation in the form of scaled drawings, depicting the surveyed building at the time of survey.
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The Measured Survey will be undertaken in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Engagement. Refer to Section 6.0 of this report.
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Duncan Green undertook the survey on 13 th March 2015. The report is to be issued to the Client Mr. Green at the following address: 56 Southfields Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6PA, on the agreed date of 1st May 2015.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ACCESS: The Surveyor was able to access the North, East and South elevations elevations, the Front and Rear gardens, the Ground and First floors of the building, with no obstructions, other than those posed by working at height.
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ACCESS: The duo-pitched roof, the bay window flat roof, the rear kitchen extension flat roof, the rear elevation first floor wall and Loft space have not been surveyed due to working at height restrictions. However, notes, measurements and photographs, have been made on elements of the building that were visible and accessible from ground level.
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ACCESS: No access was gained to Neighbouring or Third Party property in the undertaking of the survey.
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RESIDENCE: At the time of survey the property in question was occupied.
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SURVEY TYPE: The Measured Survey consisted: record of notes, sketches, measurements and photographs, taken of visible and accessible parts of the external and internal building, viewed from external ground level or from a building floor level, at the stated date and time of the survey. The survey was of a visual and measurement nature and did not involve any form of intrusive or investigative surveying methods.
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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.
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SURVEY TYPE: This Measurement Survey 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.
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SURVEY TYPE: The foul water and surface water drainage systems were not investigated or inspected due to Health and Safety risks, accessing and lifting manholes and covers.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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4.0 Conclusion and Recommendations. 4.1
Refer to Section 5.0 Images for select images of the property.
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Refer to Appendix 'C' for Scales Drawings, Survey notes and Time sheet.
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It is recommended that the foul and surface water drainage systems be further investigated and surveyed.
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It is recommended that the Loft space be further investigated and surveyed.
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It is recommended that a site topographic survey be undertaken to ascertain the extents and layout of the properties boundaries and site elements within for the purposes of any further feasibility scheme if an extension is to be considered.
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6.0 Terms and Conditions of Engagement. 6.1
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:
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In all instances if the Client has a concern, query or a difficulty understanding or interpreting the type and extent of the services provided within this Measured Survey report, then please contact the Surveyor as soon as possible, whereby the surveyor will be happy to discuss your concern.
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These Terms and Conditions of Engagement are to be read in conjunction with any covering letter or additional information provided.
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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.
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The purpose of a measured survey is to collect and record spatial data; in the form of notes, sketches, photographs and measurements. This information is used to form a set of drawings that depict the building and represent the physical size, shape and layout at an agreed scale. Typically 1:100 for elevations and 1:50 for plans.
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This survey does not involve any form of intrusive or investigative surveying methods. There will be no opening up, unscrewing, lifting, or other forms of accessing and surveying elements that are concealed or not easily visible or accessible.
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There will be no working at height.
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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.
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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.
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6.0 Terms and Conditions of Engagement. 6.10
Additional services not covered within this Measured Survey, can be agreed with the Surveyor and an additional fee, method of payment and time scales can be arranged.
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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.
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This report is not exhaustive and indicates, elements that were visible and accessible at the time of survey. The findings of the report may suggest 'further investigation or other suggestions' indicating that an element would benefit from another type of inspection, service or action, which are not provided as part of this Measured Survey service.
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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.
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This report will take precedence over any prior verbal communications or recommendations.
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The Surveyor reserves the write to charge for disbursements where required, but will seek prior approval or notification with the Client.
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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.
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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.
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This report and any information forming part of, is protected under the 'Data Protection Act' and will only be accessible to authorised personnel.
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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.
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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.
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7.0 Appendix 'C'.
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8.0 Bibliography 'C'. 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. Web pages: FIRST IN ARCHITECTURE, 2015. Measured survey – how to measure a building. [online] [viewed 4th May 2015]. Available from: http://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/measured-survey-how-to-measure-a-building/ RICS, 2015. Measured surveys. [online] [viewed 4th May 2015]. Available from: https://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/documents.aspx?categoryID=59
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