When I got my house I found the wall panels in the upstairs bedrooms were made of Asbestos cement, not plasterboard, and I've spent around 2 grand having them removed replaced and plastering re-done. There was no mention of this on my Homebuyers survey, (although it did say the Artex ceilings might contain Asbestos). The walls were not dangerous, as it was White Asbestos sheet, but had a I known this before buying I would certainly have negotiated something off the price.
Is there any comeback with Homebuyers surveys? If so do I have to hire an expensive lawyer to get anything done? Anybody successfully got money back from an inaccurate homebuyers survey?
Many thanks
Matt
2006-08-21 01:18:20 · 12 answers · asked by Matthew B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Its difficult for a surveyor to pick up everything in a property especially whin its been painted or papered, they have to take the usual scenario.
It should however have been picked up by your conveyancing solicitor if the property was originally constructed of this material as it is now a legal requirement to advise if any asbestos is present.
As you quite rightly say, the asbestos is not dangerous - as long as it is left untouched and regularly painted to keep it sealed, so it was your choice to remove it.
I suggest you have a quiet word with your surveyor as they are insured against missing important things - be firm and you might get some comeback, but don't hold your breath.
2006-08-23 06:55:05 · answer #1 · answered by rookethorne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-23 20:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by Lessie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get compensation. all valuers have indemnity insurance for when they make mistakes. compile a report, get the homebuyers report, the receipts, your purchase documents, and then go to a solicitor and just ask advice. they might just send a aletter for you. but you will know straight away whether or not the clause that said their may be asbestos in the artex has covered their backs.
2006-08-21 01:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by Helen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like you got a dodgy surveyor or they sent the office newbie round without supervision seek legal advice as any form of asbestos has to be reported on surveys.
you might get enough to cover the cost of all work done and a new kitchen thrown in.
possibly enough left over for a week or two in Spain
2006-08-21 01:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by raz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there.
Well, it depends what was included in the Survey, and what was excluded (check the smallprint), as some types of surveys are non-invasive -ie: no investigation holes are taken -it's just a visual inspection. Hope this helps.
P.s. -most asbestos is relatively harmless until disturbed (drilled, broken etc).
2006-08-21 01:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by Lightbuoy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-01 04:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a 3 or 6 month clause that means you can complain about it
2006-08-21 01:25:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is you need to remind hin=m before you pay his fee and you can demand a reduction a surveyor should not miss anything out
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2016-07-06 09:58:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you go and see your conveyancing solicitor and have a chat with them. They will be best placed to advise you.
2006-08-21 01:29:43 · answer #10 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋