• The cement coping located on top of a Chimney Stack can suffer from erosion or cracks can appear.
• The mortar joins on a brick built Chimney Stack can suffer from erosion.
• A Chimney Stack that has had cement rendering/dashing applied can suffer from cracking to plasterwork causing deterioration.
• The Chimney Pots can become insecure due to “General Wear and Tare” to the mortar bedding.
• Chimney Flashing can come undone.
• A Chimney Stack can tilt or subside due to “General Wear and Tare”.

• The actual Roof Covering can (over time) deteriorate.
• The cement bedding/pointing on that holds Ridge Tiles in place can deteriorate.
• Tiles/Slates can slip out of place.
• Lead valleys can develop holes.
• Lead soakers can develop holes.
• The under felt on older roof coverings most especially in the eaves area can deteriorate.
• Cement verge flashing both end and valley verge can de-bond causing cracking/gaps.

•  The Protective Paint/Stain coating on Wood Fascia, Soffit and Bargeboard can (over time) deteriorate.
• Wood Fascia Soffit and Bargeboard can (over time) deteriorate due to water ingress. 
• The fixing nails on Wood Fascia, Soffit and Bargeboard can (over time) deteriorate due to water ingress, causing the woodwork to come loose.
• A Gutter Channel and a Down-pipe can become blocked due to a build up of debris or leaves.
• A metal Gutter Channel and a Down-pipe can (over time) deteriorate.
• A PVC Gutter Channel can (over time) leak at the union (join), this is normally due to flattening of the rubber seals.

• Bituminous felt roofing can (over time) deteriorate.
• Flat Roof Coverings with stone covered surfaces can (over time) become choked up with moss/mould growth.

• The mortar joins on a traditional brick built surface can (over time) suffer from erosion.
• Traditional brick built surfaces can (over time) suffer from erosion/spalling, this is normally due to water ingress.
• Cement rendering/various forms of dashing can over time suffer from cracking/de-bonding, this is normally due to water ingress.
• Window and Door Head supports and Window Sills can (over time) suffer from deterioration, this is normally due to water ingress.

• The Protective Paint/Stain coating on Wood Window Frames, Doors and Door Frames can (over time) deteriorate.
• Wood Window Frames, Doors and Door Frames can (over time) deteriorate.
• Double glazing can break down causing condensation to be trapped between inner and outer layers of glass.
• Locking Mechanisms and Hinges on UPVC Doors and Windows can become defective.

• Steps, Paths and Driveway surfaces can subside or suffer from deterioration.
• Garden Edging can collapse. 

• The Protective Paint, Stain or Preservative coating on wood Fencing, Gates and Posts can (over time) deteriorate.
• Wood Fencing, Gates and Posts can (over time) deteriorate.
• The Protective Paint coating on metal Fencing, Gates and Posts can (over time) deteriorate.
• Metal Fencing, Gates and Posts can (over time) deteriorate.

• The Protective Paint coating on external (above ground) metal and PVC pipes can (over time) deteriorate.
• Metal waste pipes can (over time) deteriorate.
• Clay Underground Waste Pipes can (over time) deteriorate.
• Lead/Copper water supply can leak/burst.

If you are a "Property Owner" who is witnessing defects/deterioration of any nature to the Internal or External fabric of your Building, why not contact H.I. Property in order to arrange a "No Obligation Assessment".

To arrange your "No Obligation Assessment" please fill in the online form located at the bottom of this page or you can contact us by ....................

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