Scope of a Superstructure Survey
Inspection of the Building
A detailed inspection of all accessible parts of the elements listed below will be carried out and a report will describe the form of construction and draw attention to defects in design, construction or condition and diagnose the cause and suggest remedies.
What elements will be inspected?
What elements will be inspected?
Those elements included in our inspection are:
- Internal and external walls (but excluding finishes and decorations)
- The roof internally and externally including insulation levels
- Chimneys and flues externally
- Flashings and other lead/cement work
- Gutters and downpipes
- Damp proof course and sub-floor ventilation
- Floors and staircases
- Underground drainage through visual inspection of access chambers and manholes
- Retaining walls if directly related to the building.
Accessible parts shall include all void spaces to which proper formal trapped access is available of a size sufficient to accommodate entry. The lifting of floorboards will not be undertaken.
Inspection Preparation
How to prepare for your internal inspection
The extent of inspection of accessible parts will be within the restrictions imposed by any occupier of the premises at the time of the survey.
In particular, fitted carpets and floor coverings will not be lifted.
Heavy or fitted furniture or equipment will not be moved.
The Surveyor cannot report on areas which are unseen or inaccessible at the time of the inspection are free from defect, infestation or rot, and therefore such areas whether or not specifically referred to within the body of the report, are excluded from the scope of the report.
The External Inspection
How we conduct an External Inspection
External inspection will be carried out without the use of long ladders. However, wherever access is possible to lower flat roofs, etc. these will be inspected.
By prior arrangement, specific areas requiring access by long ladders will be undertaken. The Surveyor's ladder will give access to areas up to 3.0m above ground level.
The surveyor will us a zoom camera and binoculars where necessary.
A drone maybe used where and when it is safe to do so.
Inspection Exclusions
Elements not included in your inspection
LHL Group cannot guarantee that elements not inspected are free from defects.
Our inspection will NOT include the following elements:
- All services, including hot and cold water, plumbing, heating, gas and electrical installations, above ground drainage, telephone, etc.
- All internal and external finishes including plasterwork, decorations, dry linings etc
- All joinery including windows, doors, skirtings, picture rails, cupboards, kitchen fittings, fascias, soffits, barge boards, weatherboarding, claddings, etc.
- All fittings including sanitary fittings, fires, radiators, tanks, etc.
- All detached outbuildings, fences, walls, gutters, garden areas, drives, paths, patios, pools, etc.
Extra works not included
Additional Exposure Works and Testing
We will not arrange for exposure works to be carried out, nor carry out tests for high alumina cement, calcium chloride, asbestos, nor the use of woodwool slabs as permanent shuttering, but where appropriate will seek further instructions for these to be carried out at an additional charge.
Liability
Liability
Any liability which may arise from the contents of our report will be specifically restricted to the addressee.
If you would like further information before proceeding, please contact our offices.
Scope Amendments
Can the scope of the survey be amended?
The scope of the survey can be amended subject to prior written agreement with LHL Group.
Our Fee
How much will a Superstructure Survey cost?
The fee will depend on the size of the property.
We aim to provide a Fee Quotation within 24 hours of receiving your enquiry.