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Attic Surprise: Mould, Soil, and a Cannabis Grow Discovery
4 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A homeowner discovered mould and a cannabis grow in his attic.
- He claims his Level 2 survey failed to detect the damage.
- Surveyors and the builder deny responsibility for the issue.
A shocking discovery was made in the attic of a Sutton-in-Ashfield house when its first-time buyer, Joe Edgson, found mould, soil, and signs of a cannabis grow operation. Edgson asserts that the Level 2 survey he commissioned failed to identify this hidden damage, prompting him to seek accountability from the surveyors.
Bellway, the property's builder, responded by stating that second-hand homes are sold in their current condition, contingent on any surveys buyers arrange. They therefore dismissed the validity of Edgson's claims. This stance suggests a buyer-beware approach to property purchases, especially regarding pre-existing conditions.
A spokesperson for Countrywide Surveying Services, which conducted the survey, affirmed that their review confirmed the survey was performed according to the expected standards for a Level 2 survey. This leaves the buyer in a difficult position, facing a dispute with both the builder and the surveyors over the undisclosed property issues.
