Highfield Building Report
Definitions
OK – Means the item selected is performing the function it was designed for and its condition is very typical for its age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed – Items needing maintenance will be listed and described
Interior of the building
Kitchen (including Dining)
Condition Ok
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Doors, Drawers & Cabinets - Binding doors and or drawers will need adjusting to restore correct operation
- Taps - Filter tap not working or plumbing correct.
- Splashbacks - Need repealing to ensure water tightness
Lounge
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Walls - Minor joint cracking needs repair and re-finish to restore appearance
Bathroom
Condition
- OK – All items inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Walls - Door handle dent needs repair and re-finish to restore appearance installing or repositioning a door stop may help prevent future damage
- Ceiling - Minor joint cracking needs repair and re-finish to restore appearance
- Painting - Minor touchup repairs only are needed to restore appearance
- Basin - Loose basin needs repair / resealing to ensure water tightness
WC/Toilet
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Door - Door stop missing
Laundry
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Cabinet - Incomplete due to renovation. Missing handles
Hall / Passage
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
- OK – Hot water cylinder appears ok
Maintenance Needed
- Door - Binding/sticking closer and will need adjusting to ensure correct operation.
- Walls - Door handle dent needs repair and re-finish to restore appearance installing or repositioning a door stop may help prevent future damage
- Other - Cupboard door/s handles and/or catches are loose/missing/broken and will need repair to restore function
- Painting - Minor touchup repairs only are needed to restore appearance
Stairs and Steps
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Light fitting - Loose light fitting will need need repair to restore integrity, safety and appearance
- Balustrade - Loose balustrade needs repair to ensure safety. Legal for the age at installation but would need smaller gaps to be legal now.
Ensuite
Condition OK
- OK – All items inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Vanity - Water damaged drawers and or doors, will need repair to restore integrity and appearance
- Shower - Tile grouting is cracked and or missing and will repair to restore water tightness and appearance
Ensuite Toilet
Bedroom 3
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Painting - Minor touchup repairs only are needed to restore appearance
Store
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Door - External door is weather damaged and will need repair and paint to minimise further deterioration. Rotten.
- Painting - Minor touchup repairs only are needed to restore appearance
Garage
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Door - Binding/sticking closer and will need adjusting to ensure correct operation.
- Walls - Brickwork cracking was noted, may needs to be repaired.
Roof Space
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Masonry Walls
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Penetrations - Penetrations need sealing to restore water tightness and appearance
Roof Exterior
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Cladding - Half Freshly painted roofing.
- Cladding - Significant fungal growth was noted, and will need cleaning and resealing to ensure water tightness
Shed
Condition OK
- OK – All item inspected are performing the function they were designed for and condition is very typical for age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained
Maintenance Needed
- Door - External door is weather damaged and will need repair and paint to minimise further deterioration
Site Summaries
- Electrical Summary - Whilst we are not electricians, it's always recommended that a Licensed Electrician be consulted for further detail
- Plumbing Summary - Whilst we are not plumbers, it's always recommended that a Licensed Plumber be consulted for further detail
- Structural Summary - No visible defects found at the time of the inspection, however this should be monitored closely annually
- Areas Inspected - Only structures and fences that were reasonably accessible within 30m of the main building and within the boundaries of the site were inspected
- Areas Not Accessible - No access to the underfloor space due to the type of construction
- Areas Visually Obstructed - Limited access to the roof space in some areas due to inadequate heights
- Areas to Gain Access - NIL, Reasonable access to all areas as needed
- Sub-floor Ventilation - Not applicable in this type of construction
- Site Drainage - Adequate, the site drainage appears adequate at the time of the inspection, however this should be monitored closely during and after wet periods
- Areas to Gain Access - NIL, Reasonable access to all areas as needed
Conclusion Summary
There are a few maintenance items that need attention as listed above however these are typical for a property of this age, relative to similar properties of approximately the same age that have been reasonably maintained.