Roofing

Homebuyers Survey highlighted issue with roof

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.15 PM

Hello Hoping someone can kindly advise. I am a first time buyer in the process of buying a first floor maisonette of which I would have a share of the freehold. I have had the survey back and it has highlighted the following issue with the roof. Can anyone advise if this would most likely be a big/ costly job and if it would put them off buying the property? The roof is pitched and hipped clad in plain clay tiles with gabled or flat roofs over the bays and valley gutters. The tiles are not in particularly good condition. There is significant weathering particularly to the right hand side and parts of the rear where the surface of the tiling is deteriorating. Any damage tiles should be replaced. We are concerned that often when this happens the surrounding tiles may also be affected and larger areas may also require refurbishment, outside those areas of current damage. The roof is reaching the end of its useful life and is likely to require recladding in the short to medium term. The roof ridge tiling pointing is in poor condition, loose sections will need to be overhauled and repaired. The flat roofs were viewed using a video camera and are original lead roofs that have had some patching and repair in the past. They are generally in reasonable condition. Condition rating 3. Thank you in advance to anyone that can help with this! 😊