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Close walls

A key part of the building structure, check for bulging walls and separation cracks.

Problems with close walls

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Close floor

Hollow sounding floors can indicate that soil is being washed away underneath.

Close floors

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Balusters and handrails

An important safety feature, check for loose or missing balusters and shakiness.

Maintaing and repairing stairs

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Skylights and cupolas

Providing light to the stair, they can suffer from leaks.

Find out how to stop them leaking

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Front and back close doors

Doors don't just add security but can also help to keep the close warm.

 More about close doors 

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Stairs

An important part of the building structure, cracked stairs can indicate urgent problems.

Maintaining and re-treading stairs

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Floors and ceilings

Floors transmit noise if not soundproofed.

Maintaining and improving floors

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Front door to flat

A balance between security, preventing the spread of fire and enabling emergency access and exit.

Flat front doors

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Services

When do you become responsible for gas, water, electricity, and communal aerials?

More about common services

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1. Close walls

A key part of the building structure, check for bulging walls and separation cracks.

Problems with close walls

2. Close floor

Hollow sounding floors can indicate that soil is being washed away underneath.

Close floors

3. Balusters and handrails

An important safety feature, check for loose or missing balusters and shakiness.

Maintaing and repairing stairs

4. Skylights and cupolas

Providing light to the stair, they can suffer from leaks.

Find out how to stop them leaking

5. Front and back close doors

Doors don't just add security but can also help to keep the close warm.

 More about close doors 

6. Stairs

An important part of the building structure, cracked stairs can indicate urgent problems.

Maintaining and re-treading stairs

7. Floors and ceilings

Floors transmit noise if not soundproofed.

Maintaining and improving floors

8. Front door to flat

A balance between security, preventing the spread of fire and enabling emergency access and exit.

Flat front doors

9. Services

When do you become responsible for gas, water, electricity, and communal aerials?

More about common services