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Survey on a 1930s house - what sort of things are likely to come up? Common defects etc?

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Booooooo · 09/11/2017 08:39

As above really. Selling our 1930s house which to me seems to be in good condition but I'm not a surveyor and have no building knowledge! Have been panicking reading about people pulling out / drastically dropping the price after surveys. There are a couple of cracks to brick work outside (ie. Really minor and would not be noticed unless really looked. We've had people inspect the property (builders and structural engineers over the 4 years that we've had the property) and they've all been happy that it's just part of the age of the property, to be expected and of no concern.

Anyway, I'm just trying to keep realistic about the whole thing and not expect everything to go swimmingly so wanted to be aware of things that might crop up...

Thanks Smile

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Pixiedust1973 · 06/12/2017 22:02

The only thing I can think of that doesn't seem to of been mentioned is woodworm is fairly common in houses of this age! Did the survey get done OP?

AlannaOfTrebond · 06/12/2017 22:29

In addition to what others have said, large cracks in the upstairs bay are common, but historic and easily fixed. Also the original bitumen damp course failing under quarry tiles or parquet on the ground floor.

Most common I've found is the addition of driveways, patios etc building the outside ground level too high and causing damp inside, simple cure by digging away outside and installing a french drain.

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