my roof does not have felt in the orginal part of bungalow
BUT you mention , Loft and roof and missing tiles
would depend on the tiles and access and your ability as to a DIY job - I dont go on roofs anymore , just because of age and equipment i have now
is this house a really good price , and has the roof issues been discussed ?
is this a survey report
Any other damage - like rotten timbers in roof, if missing tiles water/animals will/may get in and cause all sorts of damage over time
The house is a very good price its 1930's double fronted 2 story, lots of potential.
So I plan to do a loft extention at some point but dont have the funds at the moment.
IN the survey report it says leaking roof.
Did not see any rotten timbers. below is what the report says:
inside the loft:
A head and shoulders inspection was undertaken of the roof space. The loft hatch is situated on the first-floor landing.
The roof structure is supported by rafters, purlins with struts and purlin bracing. Timber members are in a reasonable condition given the age of the property. Some of the roof member sizes would be below the sizes recommended in today's building regulation standards but would have been the normal practice at the time of the construction. Ventilation is adequate and there is no need to upgrade. The insulation within loft is below the recommended guidelines, I would be recommending upgrading to a minimum of 300 mm.
Outside the roof:
The main house has a pitched roof covered with interlocking concrete tiles covering the front and rear elevations, well bedded hipped, well bedded ridge tiles, with lead work stepped around the stack. The main rear roof elevation has no sign of sagging. There were missing/displaced tiles noted to both elevations.
It is noted that there are some serviceable cement fillets missing along the top of the roof (the ridge tiles) at front, rear and side elevations. Some remedial repairs are required – see photographs below.
According to the Building Research Establishment (BRE) environmental profiling scheme for building materials, clay or concrete roof tiles are expected to have a minimum life expectancy of 60 years. However, due to their natural composition and the additional strength gained through firing, their functional lifespan could extend significantly longer, contingent upon regular maintenance and necessary repairs. Some degree of weathering and UV damage may become noticeable over time, which remains within acceptable limits.
It is important to highlight that roof repairs can be relatively costly; primarily because Health and Safety regulations typically necessitates the erection of scaffolding for the execution of any essential repairs. Therefore, it is strongly advisable to consider a comprehensive roofing inspection conducted by a qualified roofing professional before proceeding with the property purchase. Such an inspection can accurately determine the extent of required roof repairs and provide an estimation of the remaining lifespan of the roof.