Peace of Mind Surveys in Old Town Swindon

It makes it more interesting rather than harder. I look at what is visible, note where old and newer fittings meet, and flag anything that appears not to work properly or may need attention.

Yes, I go through the radiators room by room, bleeding where appropriate, and report on any that do not heat as expected. A larger house simply means a longer walk round.

It does not. The Peace of Mind Survey is separate from a gas inspection, certificate or safety check on gas appliances, so a statement about the boiler's condition would need a gas engineer.

Tell me where I can leave the van and I will plan around it. What helps on the day is that rooms are accessible and the area around each radiator and sink is clear.

If I can reach it safely, I take a look at visible pipework in cupboards and awkward corners. Where a run is out of sight or inaccessible, I tell you so in the report.

Both. Alongside the issues found, it lists recommended remedial work, and I explain each point so you understand what each one means. What you do with the recommendations is up to you.

Before is usually kinder to your plans, because anything the survey finds in the plumbing can be dealt with before new units are fitted. I only report on what is visible, so it does not replace the planning your kitchen fitter will do.

Yes, taps and basic plumbing fixtures are tested wherever they are in the house. In a home with several bathrooms or cloakrooms that simply means a closer look at each one.

One adult who can let me in and listen to the findings is enough. If that is a family member rather than the new owner, I can still explain everything on the spot and the report fills in the rest.

Old Town, across SN1 and SN3, is within the area I cover. The distance does not alter what the survey covers or how the report is put together.