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  • Survey for our house purchase has been done. Mostly fine, though it seems some safety certificates are absent and it's highlighted issues with the roof.

    What's the consensus, would we be wise to reduce the offer or request some work is carried out?


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  • I had similar on my survey (probably worse than yours). Got quotes from 3 roofers based on survey. Reduced offer based on the quotes. If you ask the vendor to carry out the work you risk them having the cheapest cowboy round to fix it and then you'd only have to get someone else in once you move in to put things right.

    Our survey was pretty much suggesting a full re-roof but we've had 2 companies round and both have said it will be fine with some relatively minor repairs.

  • the only expensive issue is the verge, really. once they are up there, removing the tiles and replacing the felt should not be too difficult. the felt projection into the gutter should be replaced, otherwise water runs down the wall and wrecks window frames. prob what is happening in the first floor ensuite...

    get at least one quote to do the work - def.

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