On 25 Oct 2004 17:33:59 -0700, (Conrad Edwards)
wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message .. .
On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 15:09:33 +0100, MM wrote:

My estate agent has just called to say that the buyer's building
society survey report has come back saying that there are "traces of
asbestos" in my property and a separate special investigation by an
environmental services company is required. Consequently, a man is
coming later this week.



The word 'traces' might really show you that the surveyor is covering
his arse.
Recommending a thorough asbestos survey is again covering his arse.
I just pity the buyers when they get hit for an extra £££ for a report
that just says 'leave it alone or remove it properly'.

How much, do you think, is it likely to be costing the buyer to have a
separate specialist company come 15 miles to make this additional
inspection and produce a report?

MM