A small selection of stupid and shameful things seen on surveys

Gutter kept too far from slates by aerial bracket



Periscope vent to front bay fitted incorrectly



Discharge pipe from dehumidifier pumping condensate back through lower airbrick



Structural integrity of floor joists compromised by pipe cut outs



Toilet 'repaired' with expanding foam



Rain being directed into sub-floor void through airbrick



Gutter falling away from outlet



Chemical DPC holes above a perfectly sound double slate Damp Proof Course



Bathroom extractor fan discharging into roof void



Structural integrity of parapet wall undermined to join gutters



Unsighltly and unnecessary environmentally contolled damp-proofing system installed at first floor level in a cavity walled 20 year old house



Chemical Damp Proof Course installed above a 2.5 metre high opening