Boiler or heat source
Visible appliance details, exterior, nearby connections, displays and signs of leakage or corrosion. Normal response to heating demand only where safe.
The inspection scope
Accessible systems.
Documented observations.
Every inspection reflects the property, agreed scope and safe access available on the day.
Heating system & radiators
Accessible pipework, valves and components; representative radiators for visible condition and apparent uneven heating.
Controls
Accessible programmers, thermostats and zone controls, with normal user-level responses where safe.
Hot water
Accessible cylinder, connections, valves, insulation and visible discharge pipework; hot-water availability where safe.
Plumbing & sanitaryware
Accessible taps, toilets, visible wastes, isolation valves and pipework. Flow, drainage and leakage observations where safe.
Cold-water storage
Visible tank, lid, insulation, supports and surrounding pipework where present and safely accessible. No water-quality testing.
Oil tank & fuel line
Visible tank condition, supports, accessible fuel line and surrounding area where applicable.
Gas & solid fuel
Accessible external appliance details, controls, hearth and visible flue concerns where applicable. Specialist testing is separate.
What could not be assessed is part of the report.
Restricted areas, absent utilities, unsafe equipment and components not operated are recorded with reasons. No dismantling, destructive testing, pressure testing, specialist leak tracing or concealed-pipework investigation is included in the standard inspection.
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