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Pre purchase survey.

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  • 02-12-2023 2:18pm
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    Penandgwen
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    We have had a prepurchase survey carried out on an 1990's dormer bungalow. The results of which were very good, however the surveyors report stated that as the attic space was insulted with open cell insulation, it was impossible to check out the roofing timbers. This job was carried out on behalf of the Vendor in 2017 and apparently a vent card was used in the process. The Vendor said a certificate was issued when job was completed. There are several questions we have regarding this type of insulation.

    1.     In UK and NI foam insulation has become a major issue with mortgage institutions, and lately insurance companies. In the main they a reluctant to release equity as the internal roofing structure cannot be verified as being sound. Will this become an issue here also?

    2.     Is there any way ingress of water via broken tiles or slates be detected before damage occurs to the roof timers

    3.     If insulation companies apply SEAI grant, do they have they a duty of care/guarantee regarding problems down the line.

    4.     If warranty was supplied to the Vendor does this carry through to the new owner?

    5.     Should this become a Nationwide problem as in UK will the state, who are currently incentivising this product be willing to compensate for its removal? (No answer required here!)

    6.     Finally, after much research into foam installation, we would ideally like to have this removed and replaced with a more traditional product but are finding it difficult to locate such a person or company. Any help regarding this would be appreciated.

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