L3 Building Survey - Co. Fermanagh
Instruction
To undertake a Building Survey including drone roof inspection of a detached two-storey property.
Property Overview
Type: Detached two-storey property
Location: Co. Fermanagh
Age: Originally built circa mid 1800’s with extensions and upper floor added circa 1960’s
Client: Private Client
Purpose: Pre-purchase survey
Survey Process
Our survey process involves several key steps to ensure a thorough assessment:
Consultation
We began with an initial consultation call to understand the client's concerns and specific requirements for the survey. This included a discussion about the property's history and any known issues.
Inspection
We conducted a detailed on-site inspection over a four hour period, covering both the interior and exterior of the property including all main building components as well as a visual inspection of services installations.
Report
Our findings were documented in a comprehensive report, including detailed descriptions of each identified issue, photographs and diagrams. We provided clear, actionable recommendations for repairs and maintenance.
Key issues for consideration included:
Chimney stack in poor condition and source of water penetration internally
Roof covering in poor condition, at the end of its serviceable lifespan, and a source of water penetration internally
Timber framed single glazed windows in very poor condition and beyond the end of their serviceable lifespan
Past repair works carried out using unsympathetic materials which are incompatible with construction type
High moisture meter readings to ground floor walls at low level and floor throughout
Lack of adequate smoke detection and carbon monoxide alarms
Post Report Video Call
Following report issue and once the client had a chance to fully read through the report, we arranged a video call and addressed any further questions or queries the client had.
