Building survrying
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The building survey report assessed the physical condition of a four-story commercial building constructed in 2002. It identified defects like cracks in the floors, walls and roof, as well as electrical and plumbing issues. The survey concluded that repairs are mostly needed for wall finishes, drainage systems and roofing, which can be addressed at relatively low cost. The building remains structurally sound with opportunities for commercial use after repairs are made.
Building survrying
- 2. Introduction Building surveying covers a broad spectrum of work The survey and the assessments of the buildings, which combine the diagnosis of defects in the structure, fabric and services, together with forecasting of how such problems might develop in the future, requires a detail understanding of the building, in particular the surveyor should be aware of how the building was constructed, how the building has been used, what alterations have been undertaken, and how it has been repaired and maintained
- 3. Types of Building Surveying Pre Construction Condition Survey Pre Purchase Survey Defects/Condition Survey
- 4. Process of Building Surveying Identify unsatisfactory item Identify weather it is a defect Identify the consequences Identify weather the building is up to building regulations Identify the person responsible for the cost of rectifying
- 5. Overview of the selected Building Address : Year Built : 2002 Accommodation : Ground floor- Three show rooms with attached bathrooms. First floor & Second floor: Bed rooms (rented out for university students ) Size in Square Meters : 750m2
- 6. Overview of the selected Building (Cont…) The property is a four storied commercial building with brick walls. Rectangular in shape and center of the building small court yard is situated. External walls in the ground floor external walls covered with aluminum claddings and other floors are painted. Roof is a concrete slab.
- 7. Survey - Foundation Foundation survey cannot be done using non destructive techniques. Therefore we didn’t carryout the foundation survey. Survey - Floor Defect Cause Cracks Consolidation of hard core due to inadequate compaction of floor in the construction stage Lifting and arching Sulphate Attack Water retains on the floor Uneven Surface
- 8. Survey - Walls Defect Cause Cracks Thermal expansion, incompatible materials Fungus attack Water penetration throughout the wall Arising Dampness Water is absorbed from the ground in to wall
- 9. Survey - Roof Defect Cause Cracking of Asbestos sheets Fastener over tightened Loosening of fasteners Continual exposure to wind vibration Broken Gutters Heavy rain
- 10. Survey – Doors Defect Cause Loosening of handles Loosening of nuts and bolts Survey – Windows Defect Cause Timberwork has flaked Pest attack Paint has peeled away Exposure to the external conditions such as sun, rain etc
- 11. Survey - Finishes Defect Cause Discoloration of floor finishes Rust spots develop on tile within a short time after stripping Loose of plaster A colour wash not done nearly for 5 years
- 12. Survey - Services Defect Cause Some switches not working properly Insect attack and dust retains Short circuit Water penetrate to switches from roof top Water leaks through pipe joints Improper workmanship and inadequate maintenance Leakages in drainage pipes Inadequate maintenance and replacements
- 13. Consultation There are no other structural defects. Large part of the cost should spent for wall finishes and repairing. There is a design problem in drainage system but can be easily repaired with less cost. Less cost for repairing. High opportunity to achieve commercial advantages
- 14. Conclusion The building survey report provides an assessment of physical condition of the building and also suggests ways to implement repairs or replacements that might be needed. The main matters arising out of our inspection are Poor condition of the floor Poor condition of roofing Cracks on the walls Need of a proper painting for stair case hand rails Attention needed for safety features including fire safety Maintenance of electrical accessories Proper maintenance of sanitary fittings in toilets Maintenance of plumbing system Poor condition of some window sills
- 15. References Alan Crocker (1990) Building Failures: recovering cost, BSP Professional Books Edward A. Noy, (2005) Building Surveys and Reports, Blackwell Publishing. Ivor H. Seeley, (1991) Building surveys: Reports and Dilapidations, Macmillan publishers Ltd. John Hinks and Geoff Cook. (2001) The Technology of Building Defects, London Spon Press. Ransom, W.H. (1995) Building Failures: Diagnosis and Avoidance, 2nd ed., London: E & FN Spon.