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キーワード	発音記号	意味
I’m on the fence on	/aɪm ɒn ðə fens ɒn/	〜についてどちらつかずだ、決めかねている
how to go about things	/haʊ tuː ɡəʊ əˈbaʊt θɪŋz/	物事の進め方
quite a few things need urgent attention	/kwaɪt ə fjuː θɪŋz niːd ˈɜːrdʒənt əˈtenʃən/	かなり多くのことが早急な対応を必要としている
Chimney stacks	/ˈtʃɪmni stæks/	煙突の積み上げ部分
lead flashing	/led ˈflæʃɪŋ/	鉛の雨仕舞い（屋根などの接合部の防水処理）
the flaunching	/ðə ˈflɔːntʃɪŋ/	（煙突の）接合部の仕上げ塗り
brickwork is spoiled	/ˈbrɪkwɜːrk ɪz spɔɪld/	レンガ造りの部分が損傷している
Roof covering	/ruːf ˈkʌvərɪŋ/	屋根材
underfelt	/ˈʌndəfelt/	（屋根材の下に敷く）防水シート
slates	/sleɪts/	スレート（屋根材）
deteriorating	/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪŋ/	劣化している
The pointing to some ridge tiles	/ðə ˈpɔɪntɪŋ tuː sʌm rɪdʒ taɪlz/	いくつかの棟瓦の目地
raked out	/reɪkt aʊt/	（劣化したモルタルなどが）掻き出された
no verge detail	/nəʊ vɜːrdʒ ˈdiːteɪl/	軒先の詳細がない
ingress	/ˈɪnɡres/	浸入
cast iron	/kæst ˈaɪən/	鋳鉄
High levels of dampness	/haɪ ˈlevəlz əv ˈdæmpnəs/	高い湿気
failed and	/feɪld ænd/	故障して〜
ventilate the subfloor void	/ˈventɪleɪt ðə ˈsʌbflɔːr vɔɪd/	床下空間を換気する
air bricks	/er brɪks/	換気用のレンガ
Cavities	/ˈkævətiz/	空洞、隙間
no outer leaf of	/nəʊ ˈaʊtər liːf ɒv/	〜の外壁がない
a doorway	/ə ˈdɔːrweɪ/	出入り口
an adequate insulation	/æn ˈædɪkwət ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/	適切な断熱材
The barge board	/ðə bɑːrdʒ bɔːrd/	破風板
facias	/ˈfeɪʃiəz/	鼻隠し
a waterproof membrane	/ə ˈwɔːtərpruːf ˈmembreɪn/	防水膜

FTB, Received the survey report and I’m on the fence on how to go about things. advice and opinion needed

Hello, I’m a FTB and today I got the surveyor report back and things are not looking great, quite a few things need urgent attention and I’m not sure if repairing everything would be worth it or if I should just pull out. The house as far as I know was built in 1900’s, it’s an end of terrace hosue. I need second opinion and advice on how I should go about this. I apologise for the long post, just wanted to give you a better idea of whats wrong with the house. here is the list of things that need urgent attention:

(note the prices mentioned are surveyor estimates not mine)

Chimeny stacks. lead flashing is loose and is low to the face of the stack. the flaunching may need repair, brickwork is spoiled and cement motor join pointing eroded and in poor condition

£750 estimated cost for repairs

2. Roof covering. Roof covering is in poor condition for the age and type. No underfelt is fitted beneath the slates. The pointing to some ridge tiles appears to be deteriorating and tiles may be loose. Loose pointing should be raked out and renewed at which time rebedding may also be required. The rear kitchen mono pitched concrete interlocking tiled roof with lead wall washing generally appears in poor condition. There is no verge detail to the side which will allow water ingress in to the property. The rear kitchen mono pitched concrete interlocking tiled roof with lead wall washing generally appears in poor condition. There is no verge detail to the side which will allow water ingress into the property. Allowing to replace the roof covering lead flashings and installing a verge detail is recommended.

£15000 estimated cost for replacing main and kitchen roof

3. Rainwater piped and gutters. Rainwater goods are seamless aluminium, cast iron and pvc type fittings generally appearing in poor condition. Replacing the cast-iron and pvc fittings is recommended.

£1000 estimated for replacing

4. Main wall. High levels of dampness were present internally and it is possible therefore that the DPC has failedand further investigation/repairs are therefore required. High levels of dampness were present internally and it is possible therefore that the DPC has failedand further investigation/repairs are therefore required. Air bricks are used to ventilate the subfloor void, which holds host to the suspended timber flooring inside the property. I would recommend further investigation into the condition of the subfloor void. Installing sufficient air bricks 150mm above ground level to provide crossflow air ventilation to the suspended to ground floor is recommended. Cavities were not inspected. To confirm the presence and condition of wall ties and insulation further intrusive inspection is recommended. There is no outer leaf of brickwork to the side elevation of the kitchen extension where a doorway has been blocked up internally. Forming a brickwork cavity wall with damp proof course an dadequate insulation is recommended.

£2000 estimated for damp proofing and for outer wall to kitchen extension

5. Other joinery and finishes. The timber fascia boards generally appear in poor condition with rot observed, The barge board is missing from the side elevation of the kitchen extension. Replacing to facias with UPVC type is recommended.

6. Roof structure(inisde), There is no underfelt to the underside of the coverings. The risk of water ingress to the roof structure is higher, as in the event a roof covering(s) breaks or becomes displaced then there will be no secondary protective barrier to collect the rainwater and dispose of it securely. The lack of a waterproof membrane will result in the requirement for increased repair and maintenance, and it is possible that the roof will require re-covering in the near future. We would strongly recommend obtaining a quotation from a reputable contractor for the complete replacement of the roof covering in order that your potential future liability is known prior to exchange of contracts. Before the time of underfelt, contractors/roofers used to apply a sticky mortar mix (called ‘torching’) to the underside of the tiles/slates to secure them in place and prevent them from being lifted in strong winds. Torching can act as an effective form of weatherproofing for roofs, however as it naturally deteriorates over time and begins to crumble/fall away, which is evident here. Ventilation is not adequatly provided to the roof space. Insertion of four number vent tiles would be advisable after the full overhaul is undertaken, unless breathable membrane is used. A lack of ventilation in the roof space can cause mould growth and wood rot. There are large gaps to the party wall within the roof space. For fire precautionary reasons, the party wall would need to be taken to the underside of the roof to prevent the spread of smoke and fire between properties. There is no access to observe and inspect the rear kitchen mono pitched roof structure. Further intrusive inspection is recommended particularly owing to the poor condition of the roof covering.

£750 estimated cost to build fire break to party wall

7. Walls and partitions. In view of the age of the original house you must expect to find that some areas of wall plaster will need attention when redecoration is carried out. Modern wall finishes of plasterboard can crack at the joints between the boards and small areas of plaster can be dislodged by the nail fixings. You should repair these now. The ground floor walls were methodically inspected with a Protimeter moisture meter, to detect the presence of damp. High level readings of damp were recorded in the lounge and dining room. Further inspection by a specialist damp proofing contractor is recommended. The original kitchen wall has been removed. Where an internal wall has been removed or altered, it is important that other parts of the property are properly supported. Although I did not see any problems, you should ask your legal adviser to check whether the relevant authority has granted building regulation approval for this work, and/or a guarantee or warranty exists (see section I1). If this does not exist, you should ask an appropriately qualified person to investigate whether the building is properly supported. This will involve removing parts of the floor and wall and you should discuss this with the current owner.

8. Floors. Sub floor ventilation is not adequately provided through vent bricks. Installing fabrics to provide adequate ventilation is recommended. As we have not been able to inspect the subfloor timbers and given that damp was found to the ground floor walls, it is strongly recommended that further intrusive inspection is carried out of the subfloor timbers prior to commitment to purchase. If the ends of the joists bed into the walls and have not been wrapped in a protective membrane (which is unlikely, unless the floors have been re-laid in more recent years) and the walls are damp, moisture can be transferred from the walls into the timbers which can lead to rot/decay. Owing to the conditions of the survey, no fixed coverings or floorboards were lifted which meant that no inspection of the subfloor timbers was possible. We cannot rule out the possibility of timber decay to the subfloor.

9. Fireplaces, chimney breast and flues. Electrical installations to be checked and certified by an NICEIC qualified engineer. In the absence of testing, surveyors designate a rating of 3(which means it needs urgent attention). Where fireplaces have been removed and blocked up, installing an air vent to provide ventilation to the chimney flue is recommended to help prevent damp issues occurring.

10. Woodwork( foer example staircase joinery). Stairs present a risk of injury through slips, trips and falls. Stairs present a risk of injury through slips, trips and falls.Approved Document K states handrails on staircases should be continuous and start from the base of the stairs and extent to the top and be a minimum of 900mm high, with gaps between balustrades a maximum of 100mm. Suitably installed joinery including a handrails and guarding at an appropriate height reduces the risk or severity of falls. The staircase was deemed to be non-compliant with Approved Document K with regard to the handrail and handrail height and remedial works are recommended. The landing balustrade rocked from side to side when I gently pushed it. This is a safety hazard because it could collapse if someone leant or fell against it. This should be made safe now. The front bedroom timber panel door splits and damaged. Replacing the door is recommended.

£1500 estiamted cost for alterations and improvements to stairs, replacing missing and damaged doors

11. Electricity. Consumer board is fitted with cartridge fuses rather than circuit breakers. The system is dated and needs upgrading. It is recommended that at any change of ownership the electrical wiring should be checked by an NICEIC qualified electrician. Earth bonding was not checked. Earthing is used to protect people from the risk of electric shock. If the earthing arrangements within your electrical installation were defective or inadequate, you could receive an electric shock from the equipment or appliance metal casing. The purpose of earthing is to provide a path for electric fault current to flow safely to earth to enable the circuit breaker or fuse to operate. Bonding is the connection of the incoming metal gas and water pipes to and is vital for your protection from electric shock. In a correctly earthed installation, any appliance or equipment developing a fault to the metal casing, will be quickly disconnected by the operation of the circuit fuse or circuit breaker. In the absence of a current test certificate, we must designate a level three risk. If certification is available, please ask your legal advisor to check the validity of this evidence.

12. Water. The age of the property suggests that the supply pipe to the water may be of lead and if this is the case then it should be replaced with modern copper or plastic piping. Further enquiries should be made via the relevant utility company. Before 1970 many water supply pipes were made of lead and research has shown that small quantities can pass into the water. In some cases, lead can accumulate in the body and become a health hazard. This can be a particular problem in areas that have soft water. Lead pipes are also vulnerable to leakage.

13. Heating. Central heating is provided by means of a Biasi gas fired boiler located in the describe serving pressed steel panelled radiators within the property. The radiators did not have thermostatic control valves. Our limited inspection of the system revealed no evidence to suggest any serious defects but we would nevertheless recommend that a test and overhaul of the installation to be undertaken prior to purchase and that regular maintenance contract be placed with an approved heating engineer. We recommend that the service record of the boiler is obtained and if this not available, or if there is any doubt as to when the boiler was last serviced, then a check by a gas safe registered heating engineer, before exchange of contracts is strongly recommended. In the absence of a current test certificate, we must designate a level three risk. If certification is available, please ask your legal advisor to check the validity of this evidence. All gas installations to be checked and certified by a Gas Safe engineer prior to purchase, unless evidence of recent testing can be provided. Please ensure you have a carbon monoxide alarm near all gas outlets.

14. Drainage. We did not rod the drains through or carry out tests and we cannot comment on any defects which may exist in the underground drain runs. In any case, we recommend instructing a CCTV drainage survey should further assurance/ investigation be needed to ascertain the condition of the underground drainage system and and likely repairs or impacts to the property. Estimated costs are £250. The soil and vent stack is located to the rear elevation and this is of PVC construction and in poor condition and does not appear secure.

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