Buying a property is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will make, but how much do you actually know about the condition of its plumbing, heating and gas appliances before you complete?
We recently carried out another pre-purchase plumbing and heating survey for a homebuyer who wanted a clearer understanding of the property’s systems before proceeding.
What Did Our Pre-Purchase Inspection Include?
As part of this survey, SAFEXE carried out a comprehensive inspection of the accessible plumbing and heating services within the property.
This included:
- Boiler service
- Gas safety inspection
- Checks of the heating system
- Inspection of accessible plumbing and pipework
- Checks of plumbing fixtures and services
- Identification of visible defects and potential concerns
- Assessment of areas that may require future maintenance or upgrading
- A full report detailing our findings
The customer therefore had considerably more information about the property’s plumbing and heating before moving forward.
Why Have Plumbing & Heating Checked Before Buying a House?
A general property survey can provide valuable information about a building, but it doesn’t necessarily provide a detailed assessment of the plumbing, heating system or gas appliances.
These systems can also represent some of the more expensive elements of a property to repair or replace.
An ageing boiler, leaking pipework, poorly performing heating system or outdated plumbing may not be immediately obvious during a viewing.
Discovering potential problems before completion allows you to understand the condition of the property more clearly and budget for any work that may be required.
Depending on the findings, that information may also be useful when making decisions about the purchase.
A Full Report Following the Survey
Once our inspection is complete, we provide a written report covering our findings.
The aim isn’t to unnecessarily pick faults with a property. It’s to give the prospective homeowner a professional assessment of the accessible plumbing, heating and gas services so they can make a more informed decision.
Pre-Purchase Plumbing Surveys in Exeter, Exmouth & East Devon
SAFEXE provides pre-purchase plumbing, heating and gas inspections for homebuyers across Exmouth, Exeter, East Devon and surrounding areas.
If you’re purchasing a property and would like the plumbing and heating checked before completion, contact SAFEXE to arrange an inspection.
It’s much better to know what you’re buying before you get the keys.
SAFEXE LTD – Gas, Plumbing, Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning