just brought a new house .from the outside my roof looks fine but i went in the loft and in some places i can see the roof tiles and day light .wiil it be exspensive to fix.thanx to all who answer cheers
2007-04-04 04:35:25 · 8 answers · asked by jammys 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
dont worry about it ..just because you can see daylight does not mean the roof will leak ..you probably have some tears in the underfelt ..did the survey pick it up?..in the old days they had no felt and those roofs did not leak
2007-04-04 05:54:07 · answer #1 · answered by boy boy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That could be not as bad as it seems, its 'normal to see some daylight as tiles don't sit perfectly together all the time.It is obviously not a new house or it would be felted or insulated. My advice is , if it is not showing any signs of leaking just lay a very good layer of insulation in the loft, to re-felt the roof would be expensive, you would have to get quotes.
2007-04-04 11:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by Floppy Dick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there water coming in? If not ignore it. If it is then get a slater in to have a look. If its just repairs then you are paying mostly for the guys time and little bit for the odd tile that needs replaced. Make sure you get a reputable firm or local in that wont reem you. To replace a roof can be very expensive. I was quoted £12,000 recently and decided to do it myself and hire in the required trades and did it for £7,000 including replacement of all rooflining with UPVC and this was for 150m2 roof. So you should have an idea of price from that.
WTF Why a thumbs down?
2007-04-04 11:43:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know the rules in your country, but in America an inspector is supposed to examine the house before sale. If there was an inspector, s/he is at fault. Contact your real estate agent/mortgage company.
If you are stuck paying for it, probably think in terms of $5000 - $10,000 American. Depends on the extent of the damage. Sounds like the whole roof needs to be torn off and replaced.
2007-04-04 11:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cost me $400 to repair a roof portion (4 square) but it was shingles only and not decking.
Hopefully you had a warranty with your new house purchase. You might perhaps be able to get the inspector to pony up the repair bill money but it's usually an "as-is" and once you sign on the line it's your responsibility.
2007-04-04 11:44:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you will need a few repairs, it depends on how bad the damage is really? you'd best get some quotes in. Hopefully a patch up job will be all thats required and thats not too expensive, if you get some quotes in then you'll see. good luck!
2007-04-04 11:41:05 · answer #6 · answered by CazW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a bodge job to me....contact the mortgage company and ask them, 'where did they get that FOOKING surveyor from?'
they should pick up the bill to put it right, try and hold your ground if they bully you. otherwise set yourself a comprimise, i.e. 50:50 on repair bill..
2007-04-04 11:40:32 · answer #7 · answered by bluecow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be carefull you don't get any 'cowboy' roofers!
2007-04-04 11:44:32 · answer #8 · answered by jimbob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋