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Old houses: a few tips on checking for major problems before buying a french
property in Brittany.
Ask to see the loft so that you can check the roof frame. If the beams are
damp, they may have a fungal infection or termite infestation. Also, check
to see how hard the wood is using a punch: it should not go in more than
a few millimetres.
If possible, do this on a rainy day so that you can check that the roof doesn't
leak: roof repairs can be very expensive. This is not useless if you intend
to buy a french property in brittany.
Also go and have a look in the cellar to check for signs of dampness penetrating
(and any necessary drainage work).
Beware of ceilings with large cracks, especially if the ceiling each side
is at different levels: this probably means that joists or laths need replacing.
Walls should not show any trace of dampness and should not have a loose surface.
If they do, this means that water has penetrated. Another bad sign is the
presence of vertical and transverse cracks on external walls.
Check the state of the electrics (plugs, switches, meters), very important
point for a french property in Brittany.
Check the state of the central heating boiler. Find out when it was installed
and ask if has been the subject of a maintenance contract with a heating
specialist.
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