Building Survey shows nearly £100k of repairs required

manitravels

So I've called a couple roofers and will hopefully get some quotes next week. Watch this space! 
I'm also looking for a damp survey to be done so will feedback once I've have the quotes. 
Thank you to those who responded. It's been a big help.

Slithery

manitravels said:

I'm also looking for a damp survey to be done so will feedback once I've have the quotes.

Make sure that you get a damp survey done buy an actual professional, not a PCA salesman...

https://www.heritage-house.org/damp-and-condensation/the-fraud-of-rising-damp.html

lookstraightahead

Slithery said:

manitravels said:

I'm also looking for a damp survey to be done so will feedback once I've have the quotes.

Make sure that you get a damp survey done buy an actual professional, not a PCA salesman...

https://www.heritage-house.org/damp-and-condensation/the-fraud-of-rising-damp.html

Sorry to very temporarily hijack the thread. Slithery, have you had any experience of heritage house I really need someone who knows their stuff to come and have a look at my very old house. 

Irishpearce26

Chickereeeee said:

The cost of some of the items on the list look remarkably low to me!
E.g.

• Replace Ceiling: Take down plasterboard or lath and plaster ceiling, de-nail, prepare, Supply, cut and fix 12.5mm plasterboard, scrim joints and apply 3mm skim plaster to ceiling including additional support battens, noggins etc. to joists including all labours." £500.00

I've had a quote to skim off the Artex and replace with plaster board and skim in my living room ceiling for £300. So £500 may not be too far off.

youth_leader

@manitravels I paid for my buyer's PCA damp/timber report and his mortgage lender threw it out as completely unsuitable.  Do find someone who isn't trying to sell you dehumidifers/plastic membranes.

youth_leader

@manitravels glad the vendors are allowing the roofers around, it will be reassuring.

manitravels

Update : 
So the roofer visited the property today. I mentioned that the struts had been removed and asked if there was any concern regarding heavier tiles. He seemed to think it wouldn't be a problem. The estimate for the work came to : £9.7k - £13k  
A lot less than £30k the surveyor estimated. I'm curious how the surveyor came to that figure. 
Looks like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 

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@manitravels that sounds a lot more realistic in the region a lot of thought it would be. Hopefully this makes it a viable project for you now!

JJR45

Irishpearce26 said:

Chickereeeee said:

The cost of some of the items on the list look remarkably low to me!
E.g.

• Replace Ceiling: Take down plasterboard or lath and plaster ceiling, de-nail, prepare, Supply, cut and fix 12.5mm plasterboard, scrim joints and apply 3mm skim plaster to ceiling including additional support battens, noggins etc. to joists including all labours." £500.00

I've had a quote to skim off the Artex and replace with plaster board and skim in my living room ceiling for £300. So £500 may not be too far off.

Get it tested first for asbestos, just to be safe. Always £25-£50 well spent in my opinion.

Irishpearce26

JJR45 said:

Irishpearce26 said:

Chickereeeee said:

The cost of some of the items on the list look remarkably low to me!
E.g.

• Replace Ceiling: Take down plasterboard or lath and plaster ceiling, de-nail, prepare, Supply, cut and fix 12.5mm plasterboard, scrim joints and apply 3mm skim plaster to ceiling including additional support battens, noggins etc. to joists including all labours." £500.00

I've had a quote to skim off the Artex and replace with plaster board and skim in my living room ceiling for £300. So £500 may not be too far off.

Get it tested first for asbestos, just to be safe. Always £25-£50 well spent in my opinion.

Cheers. Im almost 100% sure it isn't due to the age of the house and that it was cheaper when adding plaster when built to do the artex effect. Pretty sure its just plaster.