Tenement Flats - What can go wrong?
That depends on the position of your flat. Ground floor- dampness from the ground, top floor- dampness from roof defects. In-between is the external fabric but you will also have responsibility for common areas such as the common close, rainwater goods (gutters and downpipes) roof covering, chimneys, any basements etc. All this as well as your own windows, internal spaces, walls, floors, ceilings, electrical installation, plumbing etc.
External defects
The defects that affect other traditional properties can also affect tenement flats. Some of these defects are just so much more difficult (and expensive) to remedy due to its height. These could include blocked gutters, loose slates or tiles, chimney stack defects, delaminating stonework, decaying timber windows, blocked below-ground drainage, high ground levels, the list goes on.
Mostly it is a combination of several of these defects which have been compounded by years of neglect and poor quality repairs.
To get a detailed inspection of your flat or a flat you are considering buying, Heritage & Design building surveyors can provide a fast and reliable product. A building survey of your flat will include common areas, since you will have liability for their repair, and the flat itself. Reports are generally available within 3 working days of the report so you will have all the information quickly to allow you to make a decision.
Mostly it is a combination of several of these defects which have been compounded by years of neglect and poor quality repairs.
To get a detailed inspection of your flat or a flat you are considering buying, Heritage & Design building surveyors can provide a fast and reliable product. A building survey of your flat will include common areas, since you will have liability for their repair, and the flat itself. Reports are generally available within 3 working days of the report so you will have all the information quickly to allow you to make a decision.