Checking outside
The brickwork
- Is the brickwork clean and free from major chips and mortar splashes?
- Is the mortar evenly finished and of a consistent colour?
External paintwork
- Has a top coat been applied to all painted surfaces; and is the finish to a satisfactory standard?
- Have the window sills been finished off, including exposed undersides of the sill?
External pipes/outside drainage
- Do the downpipes and guttering appear secure?
- Are there any visible leaks or blockages from leaves and other debris?
- Are manhole covers level with the surrounding surfaces - and do they fit properly?
Garages
- Do garage doors open and shut properly?
- Has debris and builders' rubbish been removed from inside the garage?
Drives and pathways
- Are drives and pathways complete?
- Are the surfaces even?
- Does the gradient and access of the drive/path allow for clear access?
Gardens
- Has debris and builders' rubbish been removed?
- Where specified, has landscaping of the garden been carried out?
Walls, fences and gates
- Are boundary walls complete?
- Are fences secure?
- Are outside gates in working order?
The roof
- Do any of the tiles look cracked or loose?
