Roofing

Concrete tiles on Victorian terrace roof: too heavy? cost of putting in extra supports?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 2.59 PM

I am buying a small mid-terrace Victorian house in Sheffield c.1900. The rear roof was recovered with concrete tiles about 8 years ago. No buildings reg cert available. The surveyor has queried whether the new concrete tiles are too heavy. I have asked for a regularisation certificate from Building Control and for any remedial work to be met by the vendor. However, they may not budge. I want the house, but need to know what sort of costs I may be facing if I go ahead with the purchase: i.e. what would be the cost of putting in additional supports for the rear roof. (The front roof is original - slate tiles which themselves need repairing or replacing). Anyone know a ballpark figure? I know it depends on individual properties, but just a rough idea.