<ul><li><p>Thank you for inviting us to forward our survey observations of the above property along with our specification and quotation for the remedial works to the basement area to the above property.</p><p>It was reported whilst on site that the basement area has been subject to severe rainwater penetration, which is largely due to poor/ineffective drainage externally. It was also observed that there were severe structural defects to the top floor areas because of defective external render, pointing, flashing, roofing and brickwork.</p><p>There is evidence of severe structural cracking noted to areas of external brickwork and internal front elevation and central walls adjacent to the stack.</p><p>The above external defects are permitting excessive rainwater ingress.</p><p>Please find below our break down of works recommended&nbsp;inclusive of materials and labour.</p><p>Please refer to attached&nbsp;drawing.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p><strong>Recommendations </strong></p><p>1) &nbsp; To hack off all existing render to full height, to those areas and heights indicated in bold green on the attached&nbsp; sketch, back to exposed brickwork.</p><p>2) &nbsp; To form a deep seal chase to the floor wall junctions were noted in bold green.</p></li><li><p>3) &nbsp; To mechanically prepare exposed surfaces.</p></li><li><p>4) &nbsp; &nbsp;To apply a waterproof slurry and render system to all walls noted, down into the deep seal chase.</p></li><li><p>5) &nbsp; To apply a plaster skim finish to all walls that have been waterproofed.</p><p>6) &nbsp; To infill deep seal chase with a waterproof&nbsp;screed.</p><p>7)&nbsp;&nbsp; Remove all resultant debris from &nbsp;works and leave site clean and tidy.</p><p>We will be pleased to quote for the reinstatement of removed plasterboard ceilings and defective plaster work to the upper floor areas, once all external defects have been made good.&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p><strong>Drainage works:</strong></p><p>There are 3 separate areas at the above stated site where rainwater drainage and foul is being allowed to run into &#39;open gulleys&#39;, this is not only causing ingress of both smell and water this aspect is non compliant with current regulations as set down by the &nbsp;Secretary of State proposal for drainage requirements.&nbsp;</p><p>In order to bring these conditions into a compliant sate and alleviate&nbsp;the problem of flooding and dampness&nbsp;we recommend the following:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Recommendations:&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><p>1) &nbsp; To remove the existing pipe works running to the open gullies.&nbsp;</p><p>2) &nbsp; To remove inlet gulleys top and surrounding concrete.</p><p>3) &nbsp; To excavate concrete further to expose to the existing drainage.</p><p>4) &nbsp; To connect new pipe work to the existing to allow for the installation of a new stub stack.</p><p>5) &nbsp; To install new 100mm plastic stub stack&nbsp;with 1 way air valve.</p><p>6) &nbsp; To connect previously&nbsp;removed pipe work&nbsp;to the installed stub stack.</p><p>7) &nbsp; To re-concrete the disturbed area.</p><p>The above works will be carried out in 3no separate areas.</p><p><strong>Structural Survey:</strong></p><p>Further to this we have noted structural defects and fracture cracks in various locations within the branch. Areas of emphasis are the front of the branch and parapet wall &nbsp;where damage has been noted.&nbsp;</p><p>To determine the structural integrity of building and scope of remedial works required to secure the building we propose to carry out a structural survey to the entire fabric of the building with a&nbsp;structural engineer.&nbsp;</p><p>Recommendations&nbsp;proposed by structural&nbsp;engineer are subject to further survey.</p><p>Our total cost to carry out the above stated works in working hours shall be: &pound;11,115.20 + VAT</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>