Whether a home buyers report or a full mortgage survey it is probable that the security, compliant status and safety of any chimney, flue system and appliance will depend upon a number of complex and unknown factors with only a cursory reference to these areas offered.

It is therefore essential that purchasers of domestic dwellings confirm with their vendor that any combustion appliance, chimney and flue system is compliant, correctly installed and certificated and will not represent a fire or safety health and wellbeing risk to a new occupant.

Law Society conveyancing documents may fail to highlight specific chimney, flue system or appliance defects therefore it would be prudent have these areas expertly reported upon.

To discuss a Home Buyers or Mortgage Survey report please call 01223 774477 or email us at: technical@nace.org.uk