Roof survey

wymondham

Hi All

We live in a 1970's built semi. The roof has been patched on occasions and I'm aware the linings a bit shoddy in places. I'm wondering if we are near the time to replace it or renovate etc? Is 45 years old ok for a pitched tile roof or is this the life expectancy of it?

Are we looking at big bucks to replace?

FreeBear

My tiled roof is some 90 years old - To the best of my knowledge, never been stripped. It has had the occasional tile replaced after a real strong gale, and that is it.

Tom99

Being watertight is what matters. If it leaks then repair it, if not leave it alone.

Grenage

As above; roofs don't need refreshing unless they aren't keeping the water out. 45 years is nothing.

Ectophile

I had my 1968 roof stripped and re-laid a couple of years back. Expect a price around £2000-3000 for a renovation, not including the cost of the scaffolding.

It started out a simple job of replacing tatty fascias with PVC, but the builders had skimped on materials, the damp had got in, and the timbers were rotting at the ends.

wymondham

So, probably best I do a good survey from within my attic to check all appears dry... if its looks ok then leave..? thanks for replies

kinger101

The underfelt is there to provide a secondary protection only, in the event the tiles themselves leak. Some roofs don't even have this layer.

Last time I had a problem with the roof, I asked three roofers to look at my roof. I got three entirely different answers as to what needed doing. None of them could be bother to look at the roof from inside the property and spot the bleeding obvious reason for the leak. Some of them will quote you for unnecessary work because they need a big job. Some of them will quote you for pointless work because they're bodgers (buttering-up ridge tiles).

I contracted a fourth who was willing to just do as they were told.

Good luck.

sevenhills

I live on a council estate built in the 60s, the council are replacing some of the tiles, but mine is still intact. They seem to replace recover a dozen roofs and then come back and recover some more.
I have the same thoughts, should I renew, and should I get it checked.

chappers

what tiles/slates are on there stick up a picture would help.
45 years old would ordinarily be fine for most roof coverings.