weejase Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 As per title, looking for some advice :unsure: jase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I am a damp surveyor, I would suggest if your buying an old property to contact the PCA and get an independant damp report. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I am a chartered surveyor and may be able to help if you drop me a line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Beast Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I am a damp surveyor, I would suggest if your buying an old property to contact the PCA and get an independant damp report. Phil Im a Building Surveyor; depends on age, location, house type etc. Contact a local Chartered BS and get a structural survey done (if this is what the house merits) This will look at all aspects of the property, far more in depth than a GP Surveyor, and advise you of any serious issues while recommending remedial works, providing budget costings etc and if need be put you in touch with specialist timber decay companies. No offence to Damp Surveyor, but BS`s have many strings to their bows, cover every aspect of the property from roof, electrics, plumbing,decay and structural issues and more importantly its one point of contact opposed to trying to deal with 3 or 4 contractors. Most surveying firms will have a GP department therefore can provide you with valuation also and if you instruct both then ask for a discount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I am an optician, and would be happy to sell glasses to the folk who answered so far :unsure: :unsure: (OK I am not an optician really... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) Im a Building Surveyor; depends on age, location, house type etc. Contact a local Chartered BS and get a structural survey done (if this is what the house merits) This will look at all aspects of the property, far more in depth than a GP Surveyor, and advise you of any serious issues while recommending remedial works, providing budget costings etc and if need be put you in touch with specialist timber decay companies. No offence to Damp Surveyor, but BS`s have many strings to their bows, cover every aspect of the property from roof, electrics, plumbing,decay and structural issues and more importantly its one point of contact opposed to trying to deal with 3 or 4 contractors. Most surveying firms will have a GP department therefore can provide you with valuation also and if you instruct both then ask for a discount! With respect, the above depends on which survey you take, as the basic survey usually means they send a junior to do the basics. I have even been told that most RICS Surveyors don't even go in the loft, if it's difficult to get access. Phil Edited January 21, 2010 by RC45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Beast Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 With respect, the above depends on which survey you take, as the basic survey usually means they send a junior to do the basics. I have even been told that most RICS Surveyors don't even go in the loft, if it's difficult to get access. Phil With repect too Ive been told most Damp Surveyors need 5 bags of flour to find the wet patch, and thats in the bedroom :unsure: haha horses for courses an awe that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I am a Computer and Windows 7 is my idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I am a Computer and Windows 7 is my idea If the guy is looking for genuine advice then I dont think replies like that are a good idea :unsure: Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weejase Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Basically, I have purchased a property and hopefully move In 3 weeks. During the christmas / new year period there was a burst pipe In the downstairs of the property that seems to have flooded the hall and kitchen. Ther are thankfully concrete floors downstairs but It seems to have lifted the vinyl flooring In the kitchen. The seller didn`t notify me at the time but told me about It today when I went to the property to measure windows and floors. Even then he said there was a burst pipe but didn`t mention any flooding :unsure: even though there was a dehumidifier / bucket mops etc etc lying about. Do I have the right to ask him to replace the flooring and Is there anything else I should be wary of. Th missives have been signed btw. jase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I would imagine that if you have signed your completion statement, that the previous owner has waivered his responsiblity. A purchaser or tenant is usually required to satify themself prior to a sale or letting that the condition of the property is to their satisafaction. Any issues arrising, pending completion are usually quantified in the the Notice of Sale, or similalry a Schedule of Condition, and dealt with by both parties solicitors....... i.e 'subject to contract'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Jase, tell your conveyancing solicitor what's going on - they will know the score. They will start developing a paper trail with the vendor's solicitors. The starting point is the property should (hopefully) still be insured by the departing vendor. Your brief should get details of the policy etc and copied in on a claim being made by the departing vendor. If not, get a surveyor in asap to have a sniff round and see what the real damage is - then it's likely your solicitor will complete on the basis that there is a rention withheld (e.g. £5k or x%) for a period of time (say 6 months) either pending an insurance pay out or pending full quantification of the damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weejase Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Cheers for the replies guys I will call my solicitor first thing to let him know. jase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 You should have taken out insurance at the time you exchanged contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 When my neighbours moved, they broke the sink in the bathroom. When the new people moved in, they complained. In the end, they got nowhere with the previous owners and had to claim on their insurance. Or, you could try the courts Good luck Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 You should have taken out insurance at the time you exchanged contracts. It will depend on what it say in the contract that has been exchanged. Indeed, if it says in the contract that you are responsible for insurance following exchange, and your solicitor didn't tell you this then you might want to have a word with them about it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 ...and keep the names and addresses of all parties involved just in case we need to put the "doggy truffle" plan into action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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