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How To Spot Problems With Your Property
To make sure your property stays in good order inspections for signs of damage or deterioration should be carried out on a regular basis. You don’t have to be an expert to spot a potential emerging problem. A quick inspection to look for signs of emerging problems could save you thousands of pounds in unnecessary repairs in the future by identifying the problems early.
Have a look around your property and look any signs of the following:
Internal
• Damp staining on the ceiling suggesting a leaking roof or defective flashings
• Condensation forming in the main roof space or below floors
• Damp staining at the bottom of ground floor walls - paper peeling off
• Damp staining at changes in roof levels and at the chimneys
• Damp staining around sanitary ware
• Damp patches on walls at high level adjacent to external rainwater downpipes
• Black mould forming or musty smell suggesting condensation
External
Examine your property and look out for signs of the following:
• Cracked, missing or slipped roof slates or tiles
• Cracked and boast plaster
• Vegetation growing from the roof gutters
• Damaged rainwater goods and are leaking
• Leaking pipes
• Missing or loose brick pointing
• Leaking overflow pipes
• Moss or lichen growing on the roof or walls
• Ivy growth on a building can be attractive but can lead to many problems e.g. boast render
• Damp staining on walls especially close to pipes
• Blocked overflowing drains
• Cracks walls
If any of the above problems exist and you are not sure what to do contact us and we will please to advise you on a course of action.