Whats wrong with this roof?

cyclonebri1

Alias_Omega wrote: »

Report has arrived.

£200 to repair with no warranty.

£1650 to strip, new boards and felt it up.

This is on a house we have offered on.

:A:AThe joy of flat roofs:A:A

Whatever you do don't have it refelted, there are better alternatives today.

Another thought the flat roof may well also increase the home insurance. Many ask a simple question on the quotation, "Does any part of your home have a flat roof". Never said yes to see what difference it makes but you can bet your bottom $ it won't go down, ;)

savemoney

Personally I think I have it re-roofed and have it done in fibreglass, not sure how that would go well with next doors part. May cost a little more but can last donkey years if done right

cyclonebri1

savemoney wrote: »

Personally I think I have it re-roofed and have it done in fibreglass, not sure how that would go well with next doors part. May cost a little more but can last donkey years if done right

I've indicated my views too on the fact that it's almost a "common roof", and is highly likely to lead to neighbourly issues when trying to join up to there old part. The common sense approach is to replace the lot, it will be just as aged as the 1 you are looking at but getting them to accept that their roof is also likely to leak shortly when they probably don't even see the problem may be difficult.

I wasn't going to get into details of how to replace it, the OP is only considering buying it at this stage, but I absolutely second the GRP approach having only this May replaced a properties garage roof in that. I don't think it is much more expensive to do than a well constructed laid up felt roof but it really is fit and forget. No-one actually knows the lifespan of fibreglass yet, it only been around about 35-40 years but it simply doesn't appear to degrade if done correctly in the 1st place.

laurenmathews

I think the first step on your part should be to concern any roofer as soon as possible, so the problem do not crosses the limit.

cyclonebri1

And I thought my grammar was bad:A:A:A

Alias_Omega

The £1980 price included either Re-felting, or applying some form of PVC instead ~ with 20 year warranty (BBA Certificate?).

I think your right, we should go with the repair, get to know the neighbour and have both sides repaired together. Next doors flat roof is smaller, therefore should only be £900 ishy.

cyclonebri1

A thanks for those that have tried to help you would be really nice.

Alias_Omega

I did.... yours is on Post #6.

cyclonebri1

Alias_Omega wrote: »

I did.... yours is on Post #6.

Yeah I understand, don't want to overdue it:o:o;);)

But seriously, you have the report or quote, like many you may want to use that as a bargaining tool along with any other issues you have.

I'd look at it this way, even if it looked perfect and hadn't raised you can probably tell it's age and as it's a built up flat felt roof you can expect to have to replace it soon. They are always a risk when done in felt, life expectancy is anything between 15 and 25 years only problem is by the time the issue becomes visible from either inside or below, the rot has set in and the sheeting and sometimes the joists need attention/replacement.

It depends how much you want the house really.;)

dominoman

laurenmathews wrote: »

I think the first step on your part should be to concern any roofer as soon as possible, so the problem do not crosses the limit.

Why are you on this forum?