Roof needs new batton and felt - is this serious or not?

TELLIT01

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.

DiddyDavies

Homer_home said:

Ah it's nice to see the building control lover couldn't resist mentioning it

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?

J_B

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 fix