Help with building survey report please?

highbly

I am in the process of buying my first home and just got the building survey back. 

Wondering how serious these issues are and if anyone has any ideas of cost implications? 

Wasn’t expecting so many problems but have no idea if it’s just standard stuff for a 1940s house.  Any help or opinions appreciated while I wait for the surveyor to call!

davilown

Honestly? Absolutely nothing if I was to see that in a report.

Justonemorecupoftea

I'd say nothing there is particularly problematic or worrying

1. You might want to investigate further when you move in

2. If the windows are older then replacing them will help keep the house warm, not an urgent job but potentially pricey (£500/window ish)
3. You may get an electric certificate via solicitors, but it's doubtful. Very few people have their electrics tested regularly. You may want to do it for your own piece of mind or factor in rewiring to future renovations
4. Repointing isn't a pricey job. The cavity wall insulation may or may not have a guarantee, see what comes across from solicitors. Badly done cavity wall insulation can cause damp issues.
5. I'd remove the tank for the extra storage (won't be expensive) and you can put more boards down if you want more space - not too tricky. You can add ventilation tiles quite cheaply - we had them put in recently - with some other bits we paid £200. On the replacement felt, I'd get a roofer to look at it, but doesn't sound too urgent.

Overall if they are the only issues highlighted I'd say it seems like a good house!