SCHEDULE OF CONDITION
OF
Industrial Unit
To be read in conjunction with the Property Report

FOR
Mr Industrial
Prepared by:
GEM Associates Limited
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CONTENTS
SCHEDULE OF CONDITION
External
ROOF COVERINGS AND UNDERLAYER
ROOF STRUCTURE
GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES
EXTERNAL JOINERY
EXTERNAL DECORATIONS
External Areas
CARPARKING
BOUNDARIES
Elevations
Internal Rooms
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
DAMPNESS
TIMBER DEFECTS
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
Services
ELECTRICITY
GAS
PLUMBING AND HEATING
MAIN DRAINS
Other Matters
FIRE REGULATIONS
DISABILITY AND DISCRIMINATIONS ACT
ASBESTOS REGISTER
Limitations
Signature Document
Address
Industrial Unit
Industrial Estate
Prospective Tenant:
Mr Industrial
Repairing Covenant:
We have not seen a copy of the lease and we have therefore assumed the property has a full repairing and insuring covenant – or will have under the proposed lease. We have assumed it is a standard lease with no unusual or onerous clauses. Your Legal Adviser should confirm this and advise us of any unusual or onerous clauses immediately.
Photographs:
We typically take approximately 150 photographs during the course of a Schedule of Condition. We reserve the right to produce these photographs to establish the condition of the property over and above the ones included in the report.
Orientation:
All directions are taken as if viewing the property from the front.
There follows a detailed appraisal of the property, starting with the External and then looking at each room. The Schedule of Condition offers a detailed description of the condition of the property on the date of the survey.
We have not carried out formal investigations to establish if the property is Listed or in a Conservation Area; if it is it will require various permissions to be obtained before work is carried out over and above that normally required, and possibly the use of appropriate materials for the age, type and style of property.
The Schedule of Condition is to be read in conjunction with the Property Report.
EXTERNAL
ROOF COVERINGS AND UNDERLAYERS
Main Roof
We had a limited view of the roof covering; our main view was of the gable end, which shows a coated profile metal sheeting, which is in average condition. We do feel there is some deterioration to the roof itself due to the amount of moss etc that we could see to the rear of the property and also on the skylights.
ACTION REQUIRED: The roof requires inspection before you legally commit to completing on this property.
ROOF STRUCTURE AND ROOF VOIDS (ALSO KNOWN AS ROOF SPACE OR ATTIC SPACE)
Main Roof
Generally the roof is clad, therefore we could not see the actual structure in many areas.
However, within the office area behind the suspended ceiling we noted a metal structural frame that generally looked in average condition with no signs of rusting (in the limited areas we could view).
The main areas where deterioration can occur on this type of property is to the valley gutters, which is why we have recommended that they are inspected.
However, within the office area behind the suspended ceiling we noted a metal structural frame that generally looked in average condition with no signs of rusting (in the limited areas we could view).
The main areas where deterioration can occur on this type of property is to the valley gutters, which is why we have recommended that they are inspected.

Suspended ceiling within
offices on first floor.

General photo of the roof void
above the office area.
GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES
The gutters were not visible. We believe that there is a blockage to the
valley gutter and also to the front downpipe along with corrosion and
impact damage.

Blockage to front downpipe and
corrosion and impact damage.

Minor flaking of paint occurring
around the junction, indicating
there may be a blockage to the
rear downpipe too.
ACTION REQUIRED: You need to inspect the downpipes next time it is raining. You may need to add a rodding eye and rod into the drains.
WALLS
Cavity brick face walls in average condition. To the rear of the property there is moss staining to the brickwork, which requires cleaning.

Brick face

Moss to rear brick wall
EXTERNAL JOINERY
Windows and Doors
Aluminium frames with single glazing in average condition.


FOUNDATIONS
We have not had any access or been able to view the foundations. There were no visual signs of defects within the wall structure at the time of our inspection.
EXTERNAL DECORATIONS
The proprietary metal cladding has a factory pre-treated finish.
We believe the gutters are causing problems due to the mould visible to the rear of the property. Once the problem is resolved the bricks would benefit from being cleaned.
The doors and windows would also benefit from being cleaned.
EXTERNAL AREAS
Please note the focus of this report has been on the main building.
CAR PARKING
There is a brick paved area to the front of the building with three parking spaces marked out. The brick paviors are sinking and distorted.
There is a tarmacked access to the workshop area and there is some general vegetation where the tarmac access meets the brick paved area.
ACTION REQUIRED: Lift and re-bed paviors. Clear vegetation.
BOUNDARIES
We have not seen a set of the Deeds so we are not certain where the boundaries of the property are, however to the rear of the property there is a retaining wall. There is also a handrail, which we were advised was once around some steps from the car park above (not viewed).
We noted that the retaining wall has some movement cracks in it. You need to establish that this is not your responsibility.
ACTION REQUIRED: Your solicitor to establish that the rear retaining wall is not the responsibility of the Lessee.
ELEVATIONS
In this section we look at each external elevation in turn and reiterate any issues. This is to ensure complete clarity over the various issues with the property.
FRONT ELEVATION

| DESCRIPTION |
CONDITION |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Roof:
Proprietary cladding forming the roof which has valley gutters to the perimeter walls of the unit. |
Not visible. |
Roof needs inspection. |
Gutters and Downpipes:
Metal painted downpipes. Gutters not visible. |
Downpipe to right hand side showing signs of back-up and leakage.
Impact damage to base of the downpipe. |
Unblock and make good piping and decorate. |
Walls:
Brickwork fascia in a cavity bond brickwork, set onto a steel frame. |
Average. |
|
Windows and Doors:
Aluminium windows and doors.
Full height roller shutter door. |
Dirty.
Advised not working and
Landlord has agreed to
replace. |
Clean
Landlord to replace. |
Security:
Security light.
Door entry system. |
Not Tested.
Not Tested. |
|
REAR ELEVATION

| DESCRIPTION |
CONDITION |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Roof:
Proprietary cladding forming the roof which has valley gutters to the perimeter walls of the unit. |
Not visible. |
Roof needs inspection. |
Gutters and Downpipes:
Metal painted downpipes. Gutters not visible. |
Flaking. |
Redecorate. |
Walls:
Brickwork fascia in a cavity bond brickwork, set onto a steel frame. |
Mould visible. |
Clean |
INTERNAL
In this section we look at each room in turn.
GROUND FLOOR OFFICE
General Summary
One, possibly two, person office with entrance door from access corridor and internal store room.

| DESCRIPTION |
CONDITION |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Ceilings:
Painted |
Minor marks. |
Redecorate. |
Walls:
Papered |
Minor marks and scuffs. |
Redecorate. |
Floors:
Carpet |
Worn and marked. |
Replace. |
Windows and Doors:
Single glazed aluminium windows with security shutters.
Entrance door is a fire door with intumescent strip
Entrance to cupboard is a painted fire door (no door closer) |
Generally dirty.
Some marks
Some marks |
Redecorate and clean.
Redecorate
Redecorate |
Services:
One single panel radiator. |
Marked. |
Redecorate. |
W.C. Lobby Area
| DESCRIPTION |
CONDITION |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Ceilings:
Painted |
Marks from previous light fittings. |
Redecorate. |
Walls:
Papered |
Minor marks and fixing points. |
Redecorate. |
Floors:
Vinyl floor finish with a seal |
Dirty. |
Clean. |
Doors: |
Marked. |
Redecorate. |
Services:
Two florescent lights |
Average. |
Redecorate. |
Toilet Facilities
Internal Ladies' / Disabled / Less Able Toilets

| DESCRIPTION |
CONDITION |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Ceilings:
Painted |
Minor marks and staining. |
Redecorate. |
Walls:
Painted.
Additional pipework has been added. |
Minor marks.
Requires painting. |
Redecorate.
Needs to be painted to match
the remainder. |
Floors:
Vinyl flooring. |
Marked. |
Clean. |
Sanitaryware
One olive green W.C.
One olive green small wash hand basin |
Dirty. |
Generally clean.
|
| Door: |
Marked. |
Redecorate. |
Services:
One single panel radiator
One circular light |
Marked.
Dirty. |
Redecorate.
Clean. |
Gentlemen's Toilets

| DESCRIPTION |
CONDITION |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Ceilings:
Painted |
Some marks. Old fixing
points. |
Redecorate. |
Walls:
Painted. |
Some marks.
|
Redecorate.
|
Floors:
Vinyl flooring. |
Dirty. |
Clean. |
Sanitaryware
One olive green W.C.
One olive green Urinal
Two olive green wash hand basins |
Urinal constantly running during the course of the survey and there was water around the base of this. It was impossible to see whether it was overflowing or if there is a leak to the urinal. |
Upgrade sanitaryware.
|
| Door: |
Marked. |
Redecorate. |
Services:
One florescent light.
Extract fan.
One single radiator. |
Tube coming off.
Dirty.
Marked. |
Clean and re-fix.
Clean.
Redecorate. |
Under Stairs Storage Area
| DESCRIPTION |
CONDITION |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Ceilings:
The stairs are concrete and form the roof of the under stairs storage area |
Average. |
Redecorate. |
Walls:
Blockwork |
Old fixing points.
|
Make good.
|
Floors:
Concrete |
Average. |
Clean. |
Access Stairway to First Floor and Associated Entrance Corridor
General Summary
Consists of a stairway with a quarter landing.

| DESCRIPTION |
CONDITION |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Ceilings:
Inset suspended ceiling tiles |
Dirty and marked. |
General clean. |
Walls:
Woodchip painted paper
Skirting and two hand rails
|
Some marks and old fixing points. Generally dirty.
Marked |
Redecoration required.
Redecorate |
Floors:
Carpet |
Marked and worn. |
Replace |
Services:
One florescent light
Exposed pipework for radiators
Two fire extinguishers both with signage
Two illuminated fire exit signs |
Cover missing.
Exposed.
Old style. |
Replace cover.
Box in.
Graphics need to be replaced
with a visual ‘running man’
image. |
Kitchen
General Summary
Formed in studwork, Internal standalone unit.

| DESCRIPTION |
CONDITION |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Ceilings:
Internal
Painted |
Hairline cracking (along plasterboard lines). |
Fill and redecorate. |
Walls:
External
Painted gray.
Interior
Painted
Wall tiling around kitchen units
|
Marked with impact damage.
Heavily marked.
Ingrained dirt to grout.
|
Repair and redecorate.
Redecorate.
Re-grout. |
Floors:
Vinyl (two types) |
Dirty and marked |
Replace |
Windows and Doors:
Internal (facing out to warehouse)
Plastic windows
Two doors |
Broken.
Damaged and dirty |
Replace.
Make good and clean vinyl faces and repaint. |
Kitchen Fixtures and Fittings:
Single sink and drainer
High level units
Floor units
Work top |
Marked and dented drainer with lime scale to sink
Dirty
Dirty and impact damage
Generally marked with paint stains |
Repair / replace and clean. Mastic around sink and units
in general.
General clean inside and out.
General clean inside and out and repair.
Clean or replace. |
Services:
Waste pipe from kitchen unit travels into the work shop area. |
Looks to be leaking. |
Repair. |
Work Shop
General Summay:
Clear span open space.

| DESCRIPTION |
CONDITION |
ACTION REQUIRED |
Ceilings:
Partially clad.
Four skylights. |
Limited view.
Dirty and dusty. |
Clean.
|
Walls:
Steel frame structure with blockwork in-fill. Painted to lower
level
Columns.
|
Generally marked and in need of redecoration.
Impact damage around column |
Redecorate.
Material to the columns
generally needs to be
confirmed as not being
asbestos. |
Floors:
A power floated smooth level floor with paint finish. |
Some marks to entrance area. |
Requires partial redecoration. |
Doors:
Entrance roller shutter door. |
Broken - advised this will be replaced.
|
Needs to be replaced.
|
Services:
One internal downpipe
One heater - Worcester 9.24 boiler
Fire exit to rear right hand corner |
Not known.
Door not opened as alarmed. |
Have tested by heating
engineer.
|