Some issues with the roof found during a survey, should I give up on the house?

Ramouth

number6withextradip said:

Seems like I've forgotten to copy another bit of the survey where the issue with the roof is mentioned, sorry about that.

E1 Roof structure

Felt is used as a secondary barrier to rain. We found significant staining to roof

timbers throughout, this is suspected woodworm.- it is recommended that a damp
and timber specialist survey is carried out prior to contract signing.

You really need to get a timber and damp specialist in.  

The staining may just be on the surface and caused by poor ventilation, or may be a sign that this moisture has built up to the point that there is rot and/or woodworm.  

If the timbers are not too bad, then adding eaves vents and treating for woodworm may be enough.  If you have a more serious problem you may need to replace some timbers.  

We had similar in our last house and the timber was absolutely fine once it was dry - Victorian construction timber was often much better quality than the modern equivalent with much tighter grain which helps.