Survey results and getting roofing quotes

FreeBear

lf89 said:

FreeBear said:

lf89 said: The house was already valued at our mortgage amount so am not sure why they wouldnt provide full funding?

Depends if the mortgage provider has seen a copy of the survey - If they haven't (which would be good), they won't know about any faults that might affect the value.

As for the roof, if the leaks can be patched at a nominal cost, you shouldn't have to worry about it for a few years. My roof was in a lot worse condition before I had it stripped last year (didn't even have any felt under the tiles).

The survey was just done this week so nothings been shared, is there an obligation for us to? 

Yeah we understand there's some minor works that could be done as a stopgap, but we'd rather hold for a year or two and put those funds towards a total redo which would support wider problems with mould/condensation. Not sure..

You are under no obligation to share the survey with anyone. If the mortgage company wanted one, they would have commissioned it themselves (and charged you for the privilege).

Leaks in the roof need to be fixed as soon as possible. If water gets on to the timbers, they will rot over time and add to the expense of any roof repairs.

ThisIsWeird

What type of property - detached, semi, terraced? 
What was the original cover material - slate? Any similar houses on the street? How many of these have recent roofs?
Knock on some doors and ask?
I'd have thought that most builders should be able to provide an pretty decent estimate very quickly, with the proviso, of course, that some nasties could be revealed once the covering is off. But surely ballparks to within a few £k should be doable?
On that point, you should give some thought as to your preferred new covering - traditional, or modern. Also what the original rafters was designed to carry. 

twopenny

On the plus side I've had the odd leak through missing or cracked tiles in my Edwardian house.
I didn't have lining.
The tiles up there are still available.

Two things would concern me.
Rotten rafters, how much, how many. Not that bad or very bad.
Wood boring insects. Not unusual in a house of that age. But is it old holes or recent activity?

Be cautious before proceeding but inspection by a reputable builder who has experience could put your mind at rest or tell you to pull out.
I'd want to get up there and have a look myself. My buyer did so and I also inspected the roof from inside of each property I was serious about - and I'm old  only one said no so that was ditched.