Why Are Park Home Surveys Important?
Park home surveys are essential for various reasons:
- Identifying Hidden Issues: Surveys can reveal underlying problems that may not be apparent to an untrained professional.
- Negotiation Power: Armed with survey findings, you can negotiate the price or request repairs before finalising a purchase.
- Peace of Mind: Knowing the true condition of your park home gives you peace of mind and helps you plan for future maintenance.
What is an extended warranty?
Park home manufacturers provide a warranty lasting between 1 to 2 years. Thereafter any warranties with the home are underwritten by a third party insurance company such as Gold Shield or Platinum Seal. These warranties generally cover the structure of the home but in the small print it is noted that in order for the warranty to remain valid the home must be inspected annually.
Annual Inspection Survey
Our annual inspection ensures that you are complying with the obligations under your warranty whilst also giving you peace of mind as to your homes condition. This enables any defects to be addressed quickly which in turn reduces your repair costs.
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Annual Inspection Survey
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250
£
All inc
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- A yearly report detailing the visible condition of your park home and any notable defects and/or snagging items
- Report is undertaken by an experienced engineer
- Ensures you comply with the surveying obligations under your warranty
- Full 30 page survey detailing any defects or areas of your home that require attention
- Quotation for any recommended remedial work
*Discounts are available for returning customers.
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Full survey
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350
£
All inc
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- Provides a comprehensive report detailing the condition of your park home
- Report is undertaken by an experienced engineer
- Ensures you comply with the surveying obligations under your warranty
- Full 30 – 40 page survey detailing any defects or areas of your home that require attention
- Quotation for any recommended remedial work
*Discounts are available for returning customers.
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Damp and Timber Survey
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200
£
All inc
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- A brief report looking at the damp and timber issues that may affect your park home
- Report is undertaken by an experienced engineer
- Full 10 – 15 page report detailing any issues with the damp or timber in your home that require attention
- Quotation for any recommended remedial work
*Discounts are available for returning customers.
Some of the things considered in our reports:
- Location – We measure distance to boundaries and neighbouring homes
- BS3632 – This is the manufacturing standard to which residential mobile and park homes are built.
- Base – We inspect and check the type of base on which the home is sited. We check for cracks, subsidence and drainage issues.
- Siting – The type, position, number and condition of the supports are inspected.
- Chassis – We inspect the chassis for corrosion, distortion and its load bearing qualities.
- Floor Bearers – These are checked for condition. Coach bolts are generally used to secure the timber floor bearers to the steel work chassis.
- Insulation – The underside of the floor is insulated we inspect its condition and identify the type of insulation used.
- Pipe Work – All the pipe work under the home is inspected for leaks, drainage and insulation.
- Exterior Skirting – The underside of the home is generally enclosed. The type and condition of the skirting is inspected.
- External Walls – The exterior walls of the home are inspected for type, condition and materials used.
- Windows and Doors – Are inspected to see if they comply with fire regulations, to check their operation and assess whether the frames are suitable.
- Roof – The roof is inspected to identify the type and its overall condition. The barge, fascia and soffit boards are also inspected
- Porches – If the home has had a porch fitted it is inspected to assess what materials it has been built with and whether the porch is compliant.
- Extension – The condition of any extension is assessed.
- Walls – All walls are inspected to assess type and materials used.
- Ceilings – All ceilings are inspected a long with damp meter tests.
- Floors – All floors are inspected for condition and materials used.
- Summary – A summary at the end of the report confirms our findings along with recommendations.
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