slate roofing issues noted in survey

[William67]

I am looking to buy a New Build house with a natural slate roof. The survey I had done states that the roof is in a general good condition, but it also points out two raised tiles and two tiles with cracked corners and one area with a localised uneven slate finish (but does not say if this has any importance). See photos.

The surveyor in the report keeps referring to The property as an older property ( "It should be understood that properties of this age and type do require more ongoing maintenance and expenditure than more modern properties" ) and he was assuming that the tiles were artificial slate!

The surveyor wrote:

"It is recommended that you should treat the following matters all discussed earlier in the report – as urgent repairs to be remedied as soon as possible after purchase.

You are therefore advised to commission suitable contractors to provide quotations for each of the items on the following list as soon as possible and prior to commitment to purchase. Normally, it is best to obtain several estimates from different firms for comparison purposes.

Should you decide to exchange contracts without this information you will have to accept the risk that adverse factors may come to light in the future.

1. Check and overhaul the roof coverings".
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3.......

Should I be worried about this, could the issue with the roof potentially be more serious, could it be signs of more serious structural issues. I have shared the survey with the builder who is happy to inspect the roof again, but he is probably unlikely to flag up any serious issues. The roof has been inspected by the warranty provider and building control, but I am not sure that this should give me any reassurance. Also now that I am aware of these issue, then the roof might no longer be covered under the warranty as I have prior knowledge of issues with the roof.

Any advice would be highly valued.

 

[ajstoneservices]

No roofer slated that.

 

[Jurassicspark]

I'm not sure if I should be surprised that it's a new build.

 

[johnny2007]

A blind dog would've done a better job.

 

[noseall]

I am looking to buy a New Build house with a natural slate roof. The survey I had done states that the roof is in a general good condition, but it also points out two raised tiles and two tiles with cracked corners and one area with a localised uneven slate finish (but does not say if this has any importance). See photos.

The surveyor in the report keeps referring to The property as an older property ( "It should be understood that properties of this age and type do require more ongoing maintenance and expenditure than more modern properties" ) and he was assuming that the tiles were artificial slate!

The surveyor wrote:

"It is recommended that you should treat the following matters all discussed earlier in the report – as urgent repairs to be remedied as soon as possible after purchase.

You are therefore advised to commission suitable contractors to provide quotations for each of the items on the following list as soon as possible and prior to commitment to purchase. Normally, it is best to obtain several estimates from different firms for comparison purposes.

Should you decide to exchange contracts without this information you will have to accept the risk that adverse factors may come to light in the future.

1. Check and overhaul the roof coverings".
2.......
3.......

Should I be worried about this, could the issue with the roof potentially be more serious, could it be signs of more serious structural issues. I have shared the survey with the builder who is happy to inspect the roof again, but he is probably unlikely to flag up any serious issues. The roof has been inspected by the warranty provider and building control, but I am not sure that this should give me any reassurance. Also now that I am aware of these issue, then the roof might no longer be covered under the warranty as I have prior knowledge of issues with the roof.

Any advice would be highly valued.
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It might be as much to do with crap slates as crap roofers.

I'd be wary of a natural slate roof regardless as it's not my favourite covering. Zero fun to retrospectively work upon.

 

[kp00110]

Are you the first time buyer of this new build or new build as in a couple of years old?

 

[carmanmemoranda]

I wouldn't even have gone in the house.

If that's what you can see from the kerb what else is hiding.

Unless the price reflects it needs re work

 

[datarebal]

Even the worst natural slate can be laid to look ok.
Here , there is lack of care and skill .
There are rusting pirites which indicates a low grade slate .
It's just a mess

 

[catlad]

I'd be wary of a natural slate roof regardless as it's not my favourite covering

Nothing beats slate, but I don't mean the rubbish that is being imported as per the pictures!

 

[William67]

Thanks for all the response. It is a brand new house! Why would the 10 year structural warranty provider and building control sign this off? It now seems likely that issues will arise within the next few years! Disappointing!!!