Asbestos Cement Soffit Boards
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In what context?
"Soffit boards and that should be replaced" or "Soffit boards and that should be replaced by a licenced contractor"?
These are two different meanings.
Ask him his professional opinion as to why they should be replaced ie 'what is wrong with them?'. And why can't they stay in-situ?
Sounds like he may be coving his arse
And who is this surveyor working for? Not you if you are selling. If he has been engaged by the buyer, then they will use this to get you to reduce the selling price.
"Soffit boards and that should be replaced" or "Soffit boards and that should be replaced by a licenced contractor"?
These are two different meanings.
Ask him his professional opinion as to why they should be replaced ie 'what is wrong with them?'. And why can't they stay in-situ?
Sounds like he may be coving his arse
And who is this surveyor working for? Not you if you are selling. If he has been engaged by the buyer, then they will use this to get you to reduce the selling price.
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I bet you he has given you a phone number of the contractor too 
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The buyer can change them as soon as they own the house.
Tell them now (before they start taking the pi$$) that you aren't interested in their report and that you'll instruct the agent to put the house back on the market.
If you back down it will be the electrics next - then the heating.
It's the latest thing in buying - say yes and then find a thousand ways to get the price down.
Tell them now (before they start taking the pi$$) that you aren't interested in their report and that you'll instruct the agent to put the house back on the market.
If you back down it will be the electrics next - then the heating.
It's the latest thing in buying - say yes and then find a thousand ways to get the price down.
house buyers reports have spawned several industries based on fear
wall ties
damp
rot and woodworm
asbestos
Most are an infrequent problem on houses, old or young, yet how full is the yellow pages of their adverts?
wall ties
damp
rot and woodworm
asbestos
Most are an infrequent problem on houses, old or young, yet how full is the yellow pages of their adverts?
Thermo said:
hear hear, Thermo.
frediaz said:
not in this country. depends who you bought them off i suppose.
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