Minor gap in joints can be a path for moisture flow / seepage

Detect Issues

Significant paint deterioration and damp on wall plaster surface above skirting and subsequent deterioration of door frame noted. Area affected due to moisture intrusion from unfilled gaps between wall tile and skirting tile joints in the adjacent bathroom.

Describe Issues

Deterioration of door frame is due to moisture seepage along the wall surface, thereby adding an extra cost in expenditure and creating unhealthy living condition & negative aesthetics. If source of moisture is not treated at right time, it can further affect attached areas which can create havoc in your home.

Direct Solutions

We recommend, junction cleaning and sealing  gaps with  suitable tile filling material.

Insulated wires ensure shock proof life

Detect Issues

Non insulated wires used at switch to switch parallel connection.

Describe Issues

Non insulated wires will lead to current loss, which can also be a safety hazard for residents & will create difficulty during maintenance. As per electrical practice, for switch to switch parallel connection insulated loop wire to be provided to increase efficiency.

Direct Solutions

We recommend use of insulated loop wire for safety and ease of maintenance.

Purpose of Insulated Wires

Insulated wire  consists of non-conductive / related material that is resistant to an electric current. It surrounds and protects the wire  inside.

Be aware ! Hollow Flooring can hollow your pocket

Detect Issues

Part hollowness noted at marble flooring  in entrance hall and  wall tiles in bathrooms.

Describe Issues

If not rectified, hollowness can lead to further cracks in tiles / marbles & looseness from bed mortar.This can lead to water intrusion through cracks and which can create further problems in other associated or attached areas and damp / seepage issues, thereby increase maintenance cost and  hassles to residents.

Direct Solutions

We recommend:
Option 1
Step 1 – Tiles joint cutting with diamond blade tile cutter.
Step 2 – Preparation & pouring of high viscosity cement grout & adequate vibration to be made on floor tile with rubber hammer during pouring.
Step 3 – Tile joint to be sealed with colour matching tile grout.

Option 2
Step 1 – Minor hole to be made in the centre of the hollowness with hollow diamond drill bit.
Step 2 – Preparation & pouring of high viscosity cement grout & adequate vibration to be made on floor tile/marble with rubber hammer during pouring.
Step 3 – Hole to be sealed with colour matching tile grout/stone grout.

Either Option 1 or 2 can be applied  for tiles and only Option 2 for Marble flooring.

Meaning/Purpose of Diamond Drill Bit

A diamond drill bit is a helpful tool when it comes to making holes in hard non-wood surfaces such as ceramic, porcelain, glass, stone, marble and granite.

Meaning/Purpose of Diamond Blade

A diamond blade is a saw blade which has diamonds fixed on its edge for cutting hard materials.

Meaning of Bed mortar

A mortar is a mixture of sand, cement and water and the bed mortar is layer of mortar on which other material is laid for adhesion with former layer surface.

WB Housing & Industry Regulatory Authority Dawns in West Bengal to protect Home Buyers

  • Government of West Bengal (Housing Department) appoints 1st Day of June, 2018 as the date, the WB Housing Industry Regulation Act, 2017, will come into force. (Notification dated 29th March, 2018).
  • Official Website of WB HIRA Authority launched. (Visit hira.wb.gov.in for more details).
  • The Office of West Bengal HIRA established at Calcutta Green’s Commercial Complex, 1st Floor, 1050/2 Survey Park, Kolkata – 700075. (Notification dated 6th June 2018).
  • WB HIRA Authority starts taking up processing of the application for registration of projects / Real Estate Agents (Notification dated 15th September 2018).
  • Shri. Adip Kumar Ray appointed to the post of Member Secretary, WB, HIRA (Notification dated 21st June 2018).
  • The Secretary, Housing Department, Government of West Bengal designated as the Regulatory Authority under WB HIRA (Notification dated 13thSeptember 2018).

Why should a Home Owner / Buyer have a Home Inspection?

It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a new home and forget to make the important decision to have a home inspection.Home inspections are an integral part of the home buying / maintenance process that can save you a lot of time and money in the long run. A home inspection prior or on purchasing a home can bring peace of mind. Knowing what to expect both inside and out will help you make an informed decision about the value of the home and the future upkeep. A home inspection gives you a chance to determine the condition of the house, its soundness, quality, finishing and the condition of its civil / electrical / plumbing systems.

Here are some great reasons to have a home inspection:

  • Don’t Judge a Home by Its Façade – Protect against the Unknown:
    Especially for those buying newer construction, a home inspection may feel like a waste of money. No matter the age of the home, there can be costly troubles unknown to the average buyer. Problems with wiring, plumbing or damp issues may not be visible during a showing and you’ll need to get an expert opinion. A quality home inspection can reveal critical information about the condition of a home and its systems. This makes the buyer / owner aware of what costs, repairs and maintenance the home may require immediately, and over time. Home Inspection is crucial when purchasing a property because it will save you from hassles and lacs.
  • Save Money:
    Those who skip out on the expense of Home Inspection may realize in a few years that a timely inspection and rectification will turn out to be much cheaper than doing rewiring or rectifications (due to damp, uneven slope issue in bathroom, etc.) five years down the line of the entire house. Timely inspection and rectification will save your cost, precious time and effort.
  • Safeguard Yourself with RERA:
    Launch of the path breaking Real Estate Regulation & Development Act (RERA, India), 2016: The recently enacted RERA Act in India provides for a 5 years free-of-cost guarantee from structural / workmanship defect or any other quality or provision of services or any other obligations of promoter from the date of possession of new homes.
  • Forecast Future Costs:
    A home inspector can diagnose the current condition of the property. All components in the home have a ‘shelf life’. Understanding when they require replacement or servicing / maintenance can help you make important budgeting decisions.
  • Learn to protect your investment:
    A Professional Home Inspector is a valuable educational resource. He or she can suggest specific tips on how to maintain the home and ultimately save you lacs in the long term. This is a valuable educational opportunity. It is advisable never to pass up the chance to see your forthcoming home through the eyes of an expert.
  • Your dream home needs a solid foundation:
    It is advisable that people use the home inspection to understand the nuances of what may be the biggest purchase they ever make. People fall in love with a piece of property based on the colour of the walls, the location of the home or something else. They are completely blind to the issues that can make their dream home a nightmare. Overlooking a serious issue could result in a costly problem down the road.

A home inspection will definitely give the buyer peace of mind and put the buyer’s mind at ease that the home is in good shape. It can also become a negotiation tool in closing, and could inform the buyer of potential future maintenance and upkeep.

Hence, every penny spent is worthwhile! Also, Home Inspection comes at a small price, while the health, safety, security and peace of mind is priceless! Peace of mind is just an inspection away.

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West Bengal HIRA Updates

  • The Housing Industry Regulatory Authority (WB HIRA) has been established under Section 20 of West Bengal Housing Industry Regulatory Act, 2017 which has been published in the Official Gazette dated 17th October, 2017 and came into effect on 1st June, 2018.
  • The WB HIRA (West Bengal Housing Industry Regulatory Authority) website was recently launched.
  • Shri. Adip Kumar Ray has been appointed to the post of Member Secretary, vide Notification No – 730 – PAR (WBCS)/1D – 150/18 dated 21st June 2018.

For further information please visit hira.wb.gov.in

If you want to keep your Home Right, then Remove Termite

Detect

Termite tubes noted at corner of wooden ceiling & termite noted at bottom of door frame and cabinet corners.

Describe

If not treated earlier, it can damage wood and deteriorate further your wooden ceiling, door and cabinet. This will create a cost factor.

Direct

For the purpose of treatment, we need to segregate woodwork depending on condition:
1. One which is damaged by termites as well as is beyond repair and need replacement, &
2. One which is mildly damaged by termites & can be repaired.

Treatment of the affected wood. We recommend:
Step 1 – Finishing layer (paint / laminate) of affected section to be scrapped off.
Step 2 – 2 coat of spraying of the ‘Chemical for wood treatment’ after interval of 2 hrs / time to surface drying.
Step 3 – Wood primer / desire finishing once the wood surface become saturated surface dry. Care to be taken to not to waste any additional time in between spraying & finishing; otherwise anti termite chemical will evaporate from wood.

Note: ‘Chemical for wood treatment’- anti termite chemical or Woodtech Termishield or equivalent product.

Don’t ignore the Cracks, it may cause significant damage

Detect

Significant cracks noted at marble flooring.

Describe

This can create pores, and through which water can penetrate which may lead to efflorescence, porosity and discolouration. Hence it can damage the floor level, create weakness of marble joints and also will create aesthetic problem.

Direct

We Recommend: Client to review, if required groove to be made along the crack & suitable stone filler to be given and as an additional protection ‘clear stone coating’ maybe given to the entire floor.