想买房子，前几天收到了home buyer report，第一次买房， 有些不是很清楚，希望大家给点建议，谢谢。
E1 Chimney stacks
The main chimney stack has been removed.
Not inspected.
NI
Although the chimney serving the subject property has been removed, there is a chimney stack located above the right hand party wall which may have served the original adjoining building, which has since been replaced by a two storey house. This currently appeared to be stable. Whilst it is assumed that there is no responsibility for maintenance of this chimney this should be clarified by the legal adviser.
E2 Roof coverings
Main roof.
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The main roof is pitched and covered with tiles laid over a timber framework. It is assumed that there is an underfelt beneath the tile roof covering but this cannot be seen from within the roof space.
Several slipped or unsettled tiles were seen and these require some immediate maintenance. There is also some lifting to tiles adjacent to the right hand party wall and these tiles may also require early re-bedding.
Condition rating 2.
Some moss was evident to the tiles which may require future removal. Some deterioration was evident to some end joints round ridge tiles which may require future maintenance.
Front extension roof.
There is a pitched, hipped and tiled roof above the single storey front extension.
Your legal adviser should confirm that a FENSA certificate or suitable alternative is available otherwise the installation may not comply with the Building Regulations. See Section I1.
There are no visible British Standard marks to some of the glazing. This suggests that it is not safety glass and does not meet current standards and should be upgraded as a precaution. See Section J3.
The junction between the window frames and surrounding wall is frequently a source of water penetration, particularly during severe weather conditions. Whilst no significant defects were noted, it is important that sealing material that protects these joints is regularly checked and maintained in good condition.
E6 Outside doors (including patio doors)
The front entrance door is of a uPVC double glazed replacement type. Although the door currently appeared to be satisfactory it shows some general signs of age and wear.
The rear external door is of a split opening timber framed type. This door appeared to be in poor condition with signs of staining and probable decay. Replacement of the door is required.
Condition rating 2.
Your legal adviser should confirm that a FENSA certificate or suitable alternative is available in respect of double glazed doors otherwise the installation may not comply with the Building Regulations. See Section I1.
The junction between the door frame and surrounding masonry is frequently a source of water penetration, particularly during severe weather conditions. Whilst no significant defects were noted, it is important that the sealing material that protects these joints is regularly checked and maintained in good condition.
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The ceilings are thought to be of plasterboard type throughout although it is possible that some lath and plaster ceilings may remain in places.
These appeared to be in generally satisfactory condition, with only minor hairline cracking which can be repaired as part of the next internal redecoration cycle.
Some sections of polystyrene coving were present to ceilings and this is a potential fire risk and should be removed. Damage may be caused upon removal.
Condition rating 2.
The main chimney stack has been removed. The chimney breast remains in place at ground and first floor level but has been removed from attic floor level. Where the chimney breasts remain intact these appeared to be sound. Flues could not be inspected as they were concealed.
There is a fire surround present to the living room with an electric fire present.
The means of support to the stack located above the right hand party wall could not be identified and requires further investigation and possible provision of additional support if currently absent or inadequate.
Condition rating 3.
Mains electricity is connected with the meter and fuse box located within a cupboard to the entrance hall.
Parts of the installation appeared to be of older standing including some older light pendants. It is likely that some upgrading and rewiring may be required.
The installation should now be checked by an appropriate specialist registered with either the NICEIC or similar approved body prior to exchange of contracts. Some repair work or upgrading is likely to be necessary.
Condition rating 3.
Mains gas supply is connected and the meter is located within an external box.
In view of the guidance given above and as a matter of safety, you should now arrange for the installation and any gas appliances to be inspected and tested by a Gas Safe engineer prior to exchange of contracts.
Condition rating 3.
Central heating via radiators is provided by a wall mounted Heatline gas combination boiler located within a cupboard to the kitchen.
Some of the radiators appeared of older standing and may be subject to internal corrosion.
You should now arrange for a Gas Safe engineer to check and test the central heating installation prior to exchange of contracts as a matter of safety.
Condition rating 3.
The owner indicated that the boiler has been recently serviced. The legal advisers should check documentation to confirm that a service has been recently completed.
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E2: Roof - defects noted.
E3: Rainwater fittings - defects noted.
E5: Windows - Lack of fire escape
E6: Outside doors - defects noted.
E8: Other joinery - defects noted.
F2: Ceilings - defects noted
F5: Chimney breasts - Check support
G1: Electricity - test required.
G2: Gas - test required.
G4: Heating - test required.
G5: Water heating - test required.
G6: Drainage - not inspected and possible risk of concealed defects.
Hot water is provided by the main combination boiler. See our comments in Section G4 above.
Condition rating 3.
E5: Windows - lack of safety markings - no fire escape window.
E8: Other joinery - risk of asbestos cement to soffits.
F2: Ceilings - polystyrene coving potential fire risk
F5: Chimney breasts - check means of support to chimney above party wall G1: Electricity - test required.
G2: Gas - test required.
G3: Water - possible concealed lead pipework. G4: Heating - test required.
G5: Water heating - test required.