Level 1 Condition Report For Residential Property Inspection

Selecting a suitable residential property as the subject of the report

The building selected is a residential detached house located at the junction of the Whithouse Ln and the Whitehouse Cl. This is an old house with various internal and external defects.

            The residential property is a 1 storey building having a ground floor and first floor. The ground floor comprises of an entrance hall, and other rooms such as bedrooms, study rooms, and the living room. The ground floor also has the kitchen and dining area, plus a utility room. The first floor comprise of two other bedrooms and a family bathroom.

            The outside area of the building has two garages and an underfloor heating. Other utilities within the building area include a boiler and plumbing system. The general outlook of the building is in an American black walnut and doors and windows that are refitted double glazed.

            Named as Cornwall cottage, the residential property is in the Wooburn Green village outskirts around the M40 Junction.

1. About the inspection 

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Weather conditions at the time of the inspection: XXXX

The status of the property when inspected:

The building was inspected at the outside without any opening or forcing up to the fabric. Other areas that were subject to inspect are but not limited to utilities such as electricity, gas, heating systems, water and drainage services. These are elements that are visible, and they were not tested.

            In order to have a full description of the home, The condition ratings of the building were given to some of the primary elements of the building including the garages and some of the outside parts of the building.

            The element boxes used were parts E, F, G and H. Those elements with the worst condition rating are described first, and the conditions of the parts were briefly outlined.

            Below is a full description of the condition rating:

Condition ratings

Condition ratings have been given to the main parts (elements) of the building.  Some elements are made up of several parts.  In sections E and F and the student will describe the part that has the worst condition rating first and then briefly outline the condition of the other parts.

The condition ratings are described as follows.

3	Defects that are serious and / or need to be repaired, replaced or investigated urgently
2	Defects that need repairing or replacing but that are not considered to be either serious or urgent. The property must be maintained in the normal way
1	No repair is currently needed. The property must be maintained in the normal way.
NI	Not inspected (see important notes below)

 Important note:

This is a visual inspection. Students will not take up carpets, floor coverings or floorboards, move furniture or remove the contents of cupboards.  They will not remove secured panels or undo electrical fittings.

Students will inspect roofs, chimneys and other surfaces on the outside of the building from ground level and, if necessary, from neighboring public property with the help of binoculars.

Arranging and conducting an inspection of the property

Inspection of the inside of the roof space will be from the access hatch if safe to do so.Floor surfaces will be inspected subject to the above limitations.Cellars will be inspected if accessible but not under-floor voids.

Students will note in their report if they are unable to check any parts that the inspection would normally cover and say if they have reasons to suggest further investigation is necessary.

The student will not report on the cost of any work to put right defects or make recommendations on how repairs should be carried out. (This is a level 1 Report)

1. Summary of the condition ratings

Here students will summarise the condition ratings they have determined for different elements of the property. If the element is made up of different parts (as may be the case with several separate roofs for example) then ONLY the part in the WORST condition is shown here.

It is therefore important that all sections of the report are read for a full impression.

Condition rating 3

Section of the report	Element No	Element Name
	e.g. E3	e.g. Rainwater pipes and gutters
Insert rows if necessary

Condition rating 2

Section of the report	Element No	Element Name
e.g. E Outside the property	e.g. E1	e.g. Chimney stacks
Insert rows if necessary

Condition rating 1

Section of the report	Element No	Element Name
e.g. E Outside the property	e.g. E5	e.g. Windows
Insert rows if necessary

1. About the property

Type of property

Detached chalet propert

Approximate year built

Incl. some ref to evidence relied on

Approximate date of extension / alteration

XXXX

Accommodation

Floor	Living rooms	Bedrooms	Bath or shower	Separate toilet	Kitchen	Utility room	Conservatory	Other
Ground floor	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
First Floor	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	0

Construction

Here the student will summarise the construction technique and materials used.

The student is not expected to have seen the Energy Performance Certificate

Mains services

The student has determined that the following services are present (indicate Y or N).

Gas

Y

Electricity

Y

Water

Y

Drainage

Y

Central Heating

Gas

Y

Electric

Y

Solid fuel

Y

Oil

Y

Other energy sources (including feed-in tariffs)

Not included in this student survey

Outside the property

Limitations to inspection:

Note: cross reference risks to J3

Element number	Description of the parts and condition	Condition rating
E1	Chimney stacks: In each case complete a main description and then identify specific areas separately if necessary (e.g. where there is more than one part)
E2	Roof coverings:
E3	Rainwater pipes and gutters:
E4	Main walls:
E5	Windows
E6	Outside doors:
E7	Conservatory and porches
E8	Other joinery and finishes:
E 9	Other:

ITEM:		DESCRIPTION:		CONDITION:
EXTERIOR
Tiled Rear Garage Roof		Fully covered with clay		Front pitch tiles have been intermittently
		plain type tiles.		replaced throughout.
				Slipped tile to the junction of the right ridge
				four courses up.
				Ridge  tiles  are  clay  type  and  are
				intermittently weathered throughout.
Flank Face of the Garage		Plain clay tiles.		Moss growth throughout though generally
Nearest to the Adjoining				in a fair and reasonable condition.
Owner’s Property
Roof of the Garage		Mineral felt.		Felt is slightly balding to the rear ridge
				500mm   from   the   junction   of   the
				conservatory roof.
				Roof gutter along the flank of the building at
				the  junction  of  the  building  owner’s
				property is blocked showing heavy signs of
				detritus and silt build-up.
				Gutter along the flank of the conservatory
				roof  light  signs  of  detritus  build-up  but
				there are no signs of any blockage.
Roof along the Flank of		Plain clay tiles.		All tiles are intact.
the Rear Garage
				Gutters are showing light signs of detritus
				build-up.
Flank Wall of the		Rendered and painted.		Rendering is unlevel throughout although
Adjoining Owner’s House		Part pebble dash render		no signs of any significant cracking, crazing
		painted.		or defects.
Front Elevation of the		Brickwork solid		In a fair and reasonable condition.
Garage		construction.
Ground to the front of		Laid concrete.		Level throughout.
the Garage
Fence at the junction of		Timber trellis-type fencing.		Fencing nearest to the garage is showing
the building owner’s				signs of damage.
property

ITEM:   DESCRIPTION:  CONDITION:

Two front panels nearest the street are also showing signs of damage. Fence is intermittently weathered throughout.

Front Elevation  Party Fence Wall

Front Wall/Retaining Wall with Pavement 

Brickwork, solid construction, London stock. 

Brickwork cavity construction.

Brickwork, solid construction part cavity construction.

Appears to be in a fair and reasonable condition with no signs of any spalling brickwork.

In a fair and reasonable condition.

Light staining of the brickwork throughout.

Staining of the brickwork throughout, although appears to be in a fair and reasonable condition.

Stairs Leading down to the	Fully covered with
Lower Ground Floor	concrete paving.
Courtyard

All paving is intact and stairs are level throughout.

Ground to the Lower Ground Floor Courtyard

Windows to the Front Lower Ground Floor Level

Fully covered with concrete paving. 

UPVC double-glazed. 

Intermittent cracked/minor cracked slabs.

All glazing is intact.

Door	UPVC-framed, double-	All glazing is intact.
	glazed.
Windows at Ground Floor	UPVC-framed, double-	All glazing is intact.
Level	glazed.
Windows at First Floor	UPVC-framed, double-	All glazing is intact.
Level	glazed.
Windows at Second Floor	UPVC-framed, double-	All glazing is intact.
Level	glazed.

Stairs Leading up to the Ground Floor Entrance

Fully covered with ceramic All tiles are intact.

type tiles.

Windows to Top Floor

Roofing to the Patio Area

Rear Wall of the Ground Floor Section

UPVC-framed, double-glazed. 

Concrete-framed, fully covered with paint.

Brickwork, London stock, solid construction.

Deciding on external or internal elements for reporting

All glazing is intact. 

Paint is intermittently peeling to the underside of the patio throughout.

Brickwork is in a fair and reasonable condition.

ITEM:	DESCRIPTION:	CONDITION:
Brickwork to the House		London stock, solid		Brickwork  is  in  a  fair  and  reasonable
		construction.		condition.
Roof to the Rear		Timber panelling, painted.		Paint	is	intermittently	weathered
				throughout.
Ground		Part laid concrete, part		Concrete in a fair and reasonable condition.
		concrete paving.
				Paving  is  scratched,  although  all  paving
				appears to be intact.
Fence		Timber type.		Weathered.
				Firm when tested.
Ceiling		Plastered and painted.		Hairline open board joints originating at the
				junction   of   the   bedroom   partition,
				intermittent throughout.
Party Wall		Plastered and painted.		Aside from minor scuffing appears to be in
				a fair and reasonable condition.
				Hairline separation crack at the junction of
				the ceiling running side-to-side throughout.
Bedroom Partition		Plastered and painted.		Hairline separation cracks at the junction of
				the surrounding walls.
				Hairline crazing to the front face of the
				pier, intermittent throughout.
Rear Wall		Plastered and painted.		Where  visible,  in  a  fair  and  reasonable
		Partially obscured by a		condition.
		freestanding wardrobe.
Floor		Fully covered with a		Slightly creaked underfoot.
		laminate board.
Windows to the Rear		UPVC double-glazed.		All glazing is intact.
Bedroom to the Rear
Ceiling		Plastered and painted.		Open  board  joint,  hairline  in  width,
				originating at the centre of the party wall,
				extending  away  from  the  party  wall,
				meeting  the  storage  cupboard  over  the
				entire distance.

ITEM:	DESCRIPTION:	CONDITION:
Rear Windows		UPVC double-glazed.		All glazing is intact.

Explanation (Outside) Please select two elements where you can explain how the condition rating was arrived at including the citing of any sources that have helped you in understanding the process or assessing the construction and defect(s) where apparent.

Element 1

A comprehensive description of the element or component being rated (with citations)

An explanation how the condition rating (CR) was decided follows using the recommended RICS protocol (add citation)

Stage One

Is the building element in a satisfactory condition? No

Stage Two

1. Does the defect impair the intended function of the element?

 Yes

1. Has the defect caused structural failure or serious defects in other building elements?

Yes

1. Has the problem compromised the structural integrity of the element?

Yes

1. Does the defect seriously and directly threaten the safety of the building users?

Yes

1. Are urgent repairs or replacements needed now or can it be left until the next anticipated period of regular maintenance?

Yes

1. Does the problem require further investigation?

Yes

Element 2

A comprehensive description of the element or component being rated (with citations)

An explanation how the condition rating (CR) was decided follows using the recommended RICS protocol (with citations)

Stage One

Is the building element in a satisfactory condition? Yes / No

If ‘No’ then proceed with the following:

Stage Two

1. Does the defect impair the intended function of the element?

 Yes

 Has the defect caused structural failure or serious defects in other building elements?

Yes

Has the problem compromised the structural integrity of the element?

Yes

Does the defect seriously and directly threaten the safety of the building users?

1. Are urgent repairs or replacements needed now or can it be left until the next anticipated period of regular maintenance?

Yes

Does the problem require further investigation?

Yes

1. Inside the property Optional – not done.

Limitations to inspection:

Note: cross reference risks to J3

Element number	Description of the parts and condition	Condition rating
F1	Roof structure:
F2	Ceilings:
F3	Walls and partitions:
F4	Floor:
F5	Fireplaces, chimney breast and flues
F6	Built in fittings (kitchen etc, not appliances):
F7	Woodwork (staircase, joinery etc)
F8	Bathroom fittings:
F 9	Other:

Explanation (Inside)Please select two elements where you can explain how the condition rating was arrived at including the citing of any sources that have helped you in understanding the process or assessing the construction and defect(s) where apparent.

Element 1

E.g.: F2, Ceilings

A comprehensive description of the element or component being rated (with citations)

Your text here

An explanation how the condition rating (CR) was decided follows using the recommended RICS protocol (add citation)

Stage One

Is the building element in a satisfactory condition? Yes / No

Your text here:

Stage Two

1. Does the defect impair the intended function of the element?

 Yes / No

Your text here

1. Has the defect caused structural failure or serious defects in other building elements?

Yes / No

Your text here

1. Has the problem compromised the structural integrity of the element?

Yes / No

Your text here

1. Does the defect seriously and directly threaten the safety of the building users?

Yes / No

Your text here:

1. Are urgent repairs or replacements needed now or can it be left until the next anticipated period of regular maintenance?

Yes / No

Your text here

1. Does the problem require further investigation?

Yes / No

Your text here

Element 2

E.g.: F2, Ceilings

A comprehensive description of the element or component being rated (with citations)

Your text here

An explanation how the condition rating (CR) was decided follows using the recommended RICS protocol (with citations)

Stage One

Is the building element in a satisfactory condition? Yes / No

Your text here:

If ‘Yes’ then Condition Rating One applies – supply reasoning (see below)

If ‘No’ then proceed with the following:

Stage Two

1. Does the defect impair the intended function of the element?

 Yes / No

Your text here

1. Has the defect caused structural failure or serious defects in other building elements?

Yes / No

Your text here

1. Has the problem compromised the structural integrity of the element?

Yes / No

Your text here

1. Does the defect seriously and directly threaten the safety of the building users?

Yes / No

Your text here:

1. Are urgent repairs or replacements needed now or can it be left until the next anticipated period of regular maintenance?

Yes / No

Your text here

1. Does the problem require further investigation?

Yes / No

Your text here 

1. Services (Not required) 

1. Grounds (Not required)

Students are not inspecting the groundsStudents are not reporting on legal issues

1. Risks

Students will summarise defects and issues that present a risk to the building or grounds, or a safety risk to people.  These may have been reported and condition rated against more than part of the property or be of a more general nature having existed for some time and which cannot be reasonably changed.

See note below regarding J1

J1	Structural movement Dampness Timber defects Students can acknowledge existence of these defects but are not expected to comment in detail as this area of the syllabus has not yet been reached,
J2	Risks to grounds Students are not inspecting grounds
J3	Risks to people Cross ref to previous comments, if any
J4	Other

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