Parapet Wall Problems

We use lots of sketches and photos in our building surveys 

1stAssociated.co.uk use surveyors who can provide help and advice with regard to building surveys, structural surveys, independent valuations, property surveys, structural reports, engineers reports, specific defects report, home buyers reports or any other property matters . As you can see from this article on Parapet Walls we always use lots of photos and sketches in our reports as the feedback we have from our clients is that the sketches and photos help them understand the reports. We, of course, like to meet you at the property during the survey and we are more than happy to talk to you about the reports. Please free phone 0800 298 5424 for a friendly chat with one of our surveyors.

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What are Parapet Walls? Parapet walls are typically above roof level and often sit on the boundary of the property as illustrated by the sketch and photographs below. They are generally either brick built or render with sometimes a coping stone.
	Parapet walls coping stones

Parapet wall	Parapet wall	Parapet wall

Georgian parapet walls   Parapet walls were particularly popular during the Georgian Era. These photos are to show the idea of a parapet wall rather than showing the exact detail you find in Georgian properties.
	Parapet wall on Georgian property

Parapet wall to Georgian property	Hidden Front Georgian roof behind parapet walls	Close up of parapet wall showing no sign of roof

Georgian/Victorian parapet walls	Close up of Georgian/Victorian parapet wall	Parapet wall on Georgian roof

Victorian parapet walls

Brick parapet wall with lead flashing and concrete coping stone	Render parapet wall on Victorian property	Render repair on Victorian property

Parapet walls around flat roofs

Flat roof parapet wall	Flat roof papapet wall	Close up of flashing on flat roof parapet wall

Parapet Walls to Mansard Roof Mansard roofs typically have problems with regards to the drainage to the front and rear but this does depend upon the detail. Please see the sketches of a typical mansard roof and typical problems that can occur to the parapet wall.
	Mansard roof

Mansard roof	Parapet wall to Mansard roof

You may also find the following articles of interest:

Roof Problems

Residential Building Survey of Grade ll listed Georgian property

Parapet wall finishes

Coping stones Many parapet walls are finished with a coping stone.
	Parapet walls coping stones

Brick parapet wall with a lead flashing and a concrete coping stone	Brick built with tile coping and flashband flashing	Brick built with lead flashing and tile

Rendered parapet wall with straight lead flashing and a concrete coping stone	Rendered brick wall, flashband flashing, lead covering over coping stone

Independent Surveyors

If you truly do want an independent expert opinion from a building surveyor we are happy to carry out valuations, building surveys, structural surveys, structural reports, engineers reports, specific defects reports, home buyers reports or any other property matters. Please contact us on 0800 298 5424 to have a free of charge friendly chat with one of our surveyors.

We feel our surveys are quite unique, as they are written to your level of knowledge. The surveys include photos and sketches and definitions. The survey will also include an action required section and an estimate of costs in the executive summary. We are more than happy to meet you at the property whilst carrying out the survey to discuss any specific issues you may have or have a general chat about what we have found at the end of the survey.

Commercial Property

If you are looking for commercial property, whether it is freehold or leasehold, we would recommend a survey as this will prevent dilapidations claims in the long run. You may wish to look at our Dilapidations Website at www.DilapsHelp.com and for Disputes go to our Disputes Help site www.DisputesHelp.com , both of which we have been advised are very helpful!

We hope you found the article of use and if you have any experiences that you feel should be added to this article that would benefit others, or you feel that some of the information that we have put is wrong then please do not hesitate to contact us (we are only human).

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