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Level 3 survey case study
Upper floor period maisonette with hidden safety risks.
Our Level 3 Building Survey uncovered significant hidden defects, poor quality extension works and a non-conforming staircase, giving the buyer the confidence and leverage to renegotiate the price.
Overview
A Victorian townhouse, converted and extended.
The property is an upper floor period maisonette within a Victorian townhouse, converted from the top two floors. An extension had been added to the rear some years ago.
The buyer instructed a Level 3 Building Survey to ensure they understood the true condition before committing.
- Major defects uncovered before legal completion
- Critical safety risk identified: a non-conforming staircase
- Complete clarity and confidence before exchange
Key findings
Hidden defects and a critical safety risk.
Four findings from the Level 3 Building Survey, from the main roof to the rear extension and the staircase.
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Finding 01
Roof defects
Significant roof defects, including slipped and missing slates to the main roof, with localised damage and inadequate underlay allowing rainwater penetration and potential water ingress.
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Finding 02
Poor extension works
Poor quality works to the rear extension, with inadequate detailing and workmanship and signs of movement.
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Finding 03
Non-conforming staircase
The staircase does not conform to current Building Regulations for riser height and guarding, posing a safety risk.
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Finding 04
Further investigations
Additional areas of concern noted that will require further investigation, assessment and remedial works.
Outcome
£40,000Price reduction achieved
Armed with the findings, the buyer secured a £40,000 price reduction after the offer was revised to reflect the cost of the necessary repairs and upgrades.
Without the survey, these issues would likely have remained hidden until costly problems emerged.
“The Level 3 survey highlighted issues we would never have found ourselves. It saved us thousands.”
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