All elements of the property will be inspected for imperfections, workmanship issues and tolerances. This will include a thorough inspection of the: EXTERNAL - All Roofs including that to the main house as well as any garages and out buildings etc, will be inspected for damage and to ensure any weather proof connection details are in place and correctly installed (flashings etc). - Guttering to be checked for any debris or damaged joints. Any guttering installed to the incorerct fall to be identified. - All fascia, soffits and barge boards to be inspected for damage / workmanship issues. - All brickwork, stonework and blockwork to be inspected, checking all mortar joints are level and well pointed and the walls are flush within tolerance. Any colour imperfections or bricks not matching will also be identified. Where expansion joints have been incorporated, these will be checked including an inspection of any mastics within these joints. - Any render or cladding will be checked for imperfections. Render should not be taken below the damp proof course so this will also be noted where applicable. - All windows and doors will be inspected for damage / imperfections. - All external finishes including landscaping, paving, tarmac etc will be checked to ensure they have been installed correctly and are free from damage. - Any boundary fencing, walls, railings and gates will be inspected and gate operation checked. INTERNAL - All internal walls and ceilings to be inspected for deviations in the plaster and paint finishes. - All tiling and cladding to be checked for any imperfections including damage to tiles or cladding, inconsistent joints or tiles / cladding not level. - All floor coverings including carpet, lino, tiles, wood finishes to be inspected to ensure they are free from damage and stains and are fitted tight to skirtings / units etc. - Where available, floor screeds will be inspected for and damage, loose or unevenness. - All internal doors will be inspected for damage and checked to ensure they operate correctly and have been installed properly along with ensuring all handles etc have been tightened. - All joinery such as architraves, skirting boards, stair joinery, boxings etc will be checked to ensure a good level of workmanship has be obtained and all fixings / joints have been well filled and decorated. - All kitchen components including cupboards and drawer fronts, inside units, unit backs, handles, worktops, end panels and any cover / jointing strips are to be inspected for defects and quality issues as well as alignments and operations also checked. - Where possible, all fitted appliances will be checked such as ensuring ovens get hot etc however, wet items such as washing machines and dishwashers will not be operated to prevent periods of stagnant water being left in the appliance (the appliances will still be tested to ensure they turn on / off without faults displayed). Appliances will also be checked for any damage and to ensure they go to a marked switch board, the correct appliance is highlighted on the switch as often this is not the case e.g. the fridge switch turns on the dishwasher etc. - All toilets to be inspected to ensure there is no damage, no leaks, the waste is installed correctly and the flush operates as intended. - All wash hand basins will be inspected for damage and all pipework checked for leaks including any over flows (where accessible). All plugs will be checked to ensure they are operational and hold the water correctly within the basin. Where a pedestal is installed, this will also be checked for damage and to ensure installed securely. - All baths and shower trays to be checked for damage. Silicone seals around the bath to be inspected to ensure they are of a good standard and there are no gaps to allow water through. Where possible, pipework / waste below the bath / shower tray will be inspected for leaks (where side panels have been fitted this will not form part of the survey). - All taps within bathrooms, toilets and en-suites will be checked for damage and leaks. The taps will also be checked to ensure the hot and cold have been connected correctly as to prevent the cold tap delivering hot water and visa versa. Temperatures and flow rates will also be checked to ensure they comply with the relevant guidance / regulations. - All showers will be inspected for any damage and to ensure they are installed securely. Any hoses and pipework will be checked for leaks. Temperatures and flow rates will also be checked to ensure they comply with the relevant guidance / regulations. - Heating system will be checked to ensure the zone thermostats are set correctly and that all radiators get up to temperature. - All sockets, switches and lights will be checked for damage, operation and to ensure they are level. on top of this, all sockets will be checked with a socket tester. - Loft space - we will check insulation levels, workmanship around roof timbers and any internal wall finishes to gable ends.