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Roof needs new batton and felt - is this serious or not?
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Are you in the process of purchasing the property or have you already purchased? The survey is a negotiating tool during the purchasing process rather than in trying to reduce a quote to do repair work.
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What do you see wrong with someone mentioning something that would be a legal requirement should the OP buy the property and decide to get the roof repairs carried out?Homer_home said:Ah it's nice to see the building control lover couldn't resist mentioning it0 -
littlemiss19 said:Hi everyone,
We have just received a quote for £4.2k + VAT to replace the batton and felt on a roof (3bed Victorian terrace) as the 'felt is very brittle and in a couple of years leaks could start'.A bit like changing the tyres on your car because they could wear out soon.Ain't broke don't fix1
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