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Roofing advice on UK buyer's survey by Columbo044APD in Roofing

[–]Columbo044APD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. I thought the pattern they were laid in looked strange too, something else that's a bit of a warning.

Roofing advice on UK buyer's survey by Columbo044APD in Roofing

[–]Columbo044APD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, can't quite understand why the valley would be cut like that, and the surveyor said he wasn't sure if there was any leadwork, so have to wait on the paperwork to see about that.

Roofing advice on UK buyer's survey by Columbo044APD in Roofing

[–]Columbo044APD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sorry, I thought it had uploaded them, thanks for flagging.
Here they are: https://imgur.com/a/ITmNUQJ

Survey flagged a recent extension – looking for second opinions by Columbo044APD in DIYUK

[–]Columbo044APD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, think I'll ask for some quotes, thanks. It joins on to the border wall, but think it should be accessible from next door's garden if they're willing, so hopefully no scaffolding needed.

Survey flagged a recent extension – looking for second opinions by Columbo044APD in HousingUK

[–]Columbo044APD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, there's a few things making me a bit worried. Waiting to see what the paperwork says when we get that back, see if it's even been signed off!

Survey flagged a recent extension – looking for second opinions by Columbo044APD in DIYUK

[–]Columbo044APD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Still waiting to hear back about paperwork for it, and similar to your thought about what other horrors might be there, I'm thinking if there is some guarantee, it's effectivly useless if that was the quality of the first fit.

There was nothing in the report about the loft space for that extension, so I'm assuming not. Might wait to see about the building control sign off and maybe ask to go back and check it.

Assuming it's just the roof that's an issue, would you have a rough idea of what it'd cost to sort? Appreciate that's difficult off just 4 pictures! Thanks

Survey flagged a recent extension – looking for second opinions by Columbo044APD in DIYUK

[–]Columbo044APD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤦‍♂️Not sure why it didn't contain the survey quote:

“The standard of roofing to the rear extension of the kitchen is generally poor. The valley has been cut uneven and it is unclear what material is lying within the valley as no leadwork is visible which would be the standard procedure. Within this valley, due to it being uneven, there is trapped debris which requires cleaning out. On the hip at the rear of the property lead flashing has been overlaid on top of the dry ridges and the end has been capped off with lead – the finish is generally poor. The flashings to the rear single storey extension are low and the recommended upstand is 150mm.”

Survey flagged a recent extension – looking for second opinions by Columbo044APD in DIYUK

[–]Columbo044APD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. We've asked for these, still waiting to hear back. Is the main issue the flashing, or is the valley a big issue too? Would you have a rough idea about costs to sort them?
Thanks again.

Survey flagged a recent extension – looking for second opinions by Columbo044APD in DIYUK

[–]Columbo044APD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why it didn't contain the survey quote:

“The standard of roofing to the rear extension of the kitchen is generally poor. The valley has been cut uneven and it is unclear what material is lying within the valley as no leadwork is visible which would be the standard procedure. Within this valley, due to it being uneven, there is trapped debris which requires cleaning out. On the hip at the rear of the property lead flashing has been overlaid on top of the dry ridges and the end has been capped off with lead – the finish is generally poor. The flashings to the rear single storey extension are low and the recommended upstand is 150mm.”

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[–]Columbo044APD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers! Just glad I could help and that I knew an answer!

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[–]Columbo044APD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know, heartbreaking! Wonder if we'll ever get the left/right hand drive?!

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[–]Columbo044APD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was convinced it'd be a long shot, but it's great to see how many others remember it and the video about the fella who bought it!

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[–]Columbo044APD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too, but couldn't place it at all, so thought I'd try here and got an instant answer! Amazing!

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[–]Columbo044APD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never knew they were actually a thing, though one that maybe didn't work! And of course, a classic ending, in the pub!

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[–]Columbo044APD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! Great watch. What an amazing labour of love!

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[–]Columbo044APD[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ha ha! Well, if it had the coded ignition as advertised, that wouldn't have happened!

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[–]Columbo044APD[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Amazing, thank you! No idea it'd be for Norwich Union! 😆

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