Loft Pibi
Address
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Has the design been reviewed before the PIBI?
Yes
No
Which design document revision?
Is there an Asbestos report?
Yes
No
In the absence of the Asbestos report, what action is taken?
Type of Works
Type of Insulation work
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Loft Insulation
About The Building
Type of building
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House
Bungalow
Flat
Block of Flats
Flat above Shop
Commercial Unit
Office Block
Style
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Detached
Semi Detached
End Terrace
Mid Terrace
Maisonette
Whole Block of Flats
Number of Flats?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Wall Type
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Cavity Wall
Solid wall
Cob Wall
System built
Heating System
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Gas
Electric
Air source Heat Pump
Oil
Biomass
Loft Insulation
Does loft currently have laid insulation
Yes
No
Will current insulation remain in place
Yes
No
Current Depth of Insulation
0mm
50mm
80mm
100mm
150mm
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Variable 100mm-200mm
Unknown
Fully Boarded out so can not see insulation.
To messy to gauge depth
Current Depth of Joists
Distance between rafters
Perimeter length of loft (m) for Eaves Vents
Is attic boarded
Yes
No
Partly
About the loft Space
Is there visible pipe work in the loft space?
Yes
No
Condition of pipework?
Location of pipework viable and visual inspection suggests it in OK condition.
Unable to determine condition of pipework. Therefore we suggest professional inspection before work commences. Unless infected, installer accepts to liability.
Will pipework require lagging?
No
Yes in full
Yes just parts not already lagged
Is a water tank present?
Yes
No
Will water tank require insulation?
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Yes
No
Dimensions of loft hatch (cm)
Is the loft hatch insulated?
Yes
No
Does the loft hatch have a ladder?
Yes
No
Are there eaves present where there is ceiling boarding over the rafters?
Yes
No
If so, make sure you get phone of the void behind it.
Is there existing roof space ventilation?
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Yes
No
What visible ventilation is present from inside?
Felt flap vents
Roof tile ventilation
Air bricks
Mechanical ventilation
Nothing visible from inside
Is roof ventilation visible from the external?
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Yes
No
How many visible roof tile vents?
No vented roof tiles
1 Vented roof tile on the front
2 Vented roof tiles on the front
3 Vented roof tiles on the front
4 Vented roof tiles on the front
1 Vented roof tile on the front and 1 at the rear
2 Vented roof tiles on the front and 2 at the rear
3 Vented roof tiles on the front and 3 at the rear
4 Vented roof tiles on the front and 4 at the rear
Condition of Felt??
Good except where tile vents have bene fitted, the felt is not watertight.
Good and in tact
Good but Split in places
Brittle and breaking
No Felt
Bad Condition
Condition of Timbers?
Good and Dry
Generally good
Damp and mouldy
Bad condition
No timbers, is a metal structure and it shows no visible signs of corrosion
No timbers, is a metal structure and it does show visible signs of corrosion
Visible signs of water penetration?
The loft appears dry
The loft smells damp
There is evidence of a leak
There is water present
Visible signs of leakage from water systems?
No
Yes
Explain leakage?
Electrical Wiring is free from visible defects e.g. damaged cables and trailing cables
No
Yes
Do any electric cables need moving?
No
Yes
Explain electric cables to be moved
Is there any recessed light fittings which will require protection?
No
Yes 2 fittings
Yes 3 fittings
Yes 4 fittings
Yes 5 fittings
Yes 6 fittings
Yes 7 fittings
Yes 8 fittings
Yes 9 fittings
Yes 10 fittings
Yes 11 fittings
Yes 12 fittings
Yes 13 fittings
Yes 14 fittings
Is there any ductwork (extract fans) that might need insulating?
No
Yes about 2 meters
Yes about 3 meters
Yes about 4 meters
Yes about 5 meters
Yes about 6 meters
Yes about 7 meters
Yes about 8 meters
Is the loft Space free from Rodents, Pest or Bats
No evidence of anything currently present
Clear signs of rats present
Clears signs of pests present
Clear signs of Bats present
Does the loft contain tenant belongings that require them to remove it before install?
No
Yes there is a minimal amount
Yes and there is quite a lot to remove
Yes and there is a lot to remove
Yes there is a minimal amount and boarding to take up
Yes and there is quite a lot to remove and boarding to take up
Yes and there is a lot to remove and boarding to take up
Within the home
Are there any mould spots in the rooms where the walls meet the ceilings?
Yes mould is present
No mould present
Where is mould present?
Kitchen walls and/or ceilings
Bedroom walls and/or ceilings
Bathroom walls and/or ceilings
Hallway walls and/or ceilings
Living Room walls and/or ceilings
Utility Room walls and/or ceilings
Conditions of ceilings
No cracks or damage
Cracks and or damage to ceilings is visible
Explain ceiling damage
Mild stress cracks in ceilings
Some deep cracks in ceilings
Lots of stress cracks throughout
Ceiling looks badly damaged.
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Loft Photos, joist depth, current insulation depth, loft hatch and cold spots in rooms
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Square Meter Measurements
Total Area for Loft Insulation
Depth of loft insulation to be Added (mm)
100mm
150mm
170mm
200mm
250mm
300mm
350mm
400mm
Retrofit Design
Loft Insulation Materials / products to be installed
Are the products &/or system recommended in the retrofit design compliant with relevant standards?
Yes
No
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Are the construction details for all affected corners, junctions and edges installation methodology available?
Yes
No
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Have the testing, commissioning, handover, maintenance and guarantee requirements been provided?
Yes
no
Retrofit Design Suitability
Will the installation of the system result in unsafe operation of a combustion appliances?
Yes
No
Will the installation of the system compromise the functionality of existing ventilation ducts/systems?
Yes
No
Will the installation of the system compromise the functionality and/or safety of existing services (gas, electric, water, telephone, etc.)?
Yes
No
Will the site layout or conditions (e.g. access, party walls, adjoining properties, etc) impair the execution of the works?
Yes
No
The Survey
Will the proposed installation be non-compliant with any requirements stated by the system supplier?
Yes
No
Is the type and condition of the dwelling structure suitable for the works to commence?
Yes
No
What defects prevent install
Ripped Felt
Ripped felt around air vents not installed correctly
Loft access issues
Safe working height or space preventing install
Pipework requiring professional inspection
Easyvents will not fit between rafters
Eaves with no access leaving cold spots
Other factors preventing install
Some boarding in place preventing laying insulation
Its significantly boarded preventing laying insulation
Boarded throughout preventing laying insulation
A few belongings need removing
Lots of belongings need removing
Significant amount of belongings need removing
Rodents and or bird/bat life residing
Survey Notes
Such as anything not straight forward, like finding the place, where to park, which walls to insulate or any comments by the home owner worth knowing. Difficult access points, awkward over hangs etc.
Surveyor’s declaration : I confirm that I have surveyed the building & as far as can be determined from the visible construction & information provided that this Pre Inspection Survey is accurate for loft Insulation. With reference to EEM system design stated above, I confirm that the method statement provided is suitable and complete.
Yes
No
Name of Surveyor
Jody Paice
Matthew Owens
Andrew Woodruff
Date of Survey
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Relevant Photos
Front of House, Multiple Loft Photos, joist depth, current insulation depth, loft hatch and hatch size, pipe work, ventilation and mold spots in rooms