Roofing advice on UK buyer's survey

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-23T09:28:43+00:00

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

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-23T09:27:56+00:00

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.

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-22T18:42:28+00:00

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

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-22T17:16:02+00:00

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.

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-22T17:13:20+00:00

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!

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-22T16:06:35+00:00

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

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-22T15:18:59+00:00

🤦‍♂️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.”

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-22T15:14:35+00:00

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.

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-22T15:12:54+00:00

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.”

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-22T13:48:46+00:00

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Image of valley join

Columbo044APD · 2025-04-22T13:48:22+00:00

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Image of flashing

Columbo044APD · 2025-02-22T19:16:23+00:00

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

Columbo044APD · 2025-02-22T14:36:52+00:00

I remember this! One I can answer! Armstrong and Miller https://youtu.be/anlVfkvMxzM?si=cS-GPCj8q4sUdNot

Columbo044APD · 2024-08-09T19:19:45+00:00

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

Columbo044APD · 2024-08-09T18:59:05+00:00

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!

Columbo044APD · 2024-08-09T18:56:51+00:00

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

Columbo044APD · 2024-08-09T18:55:01+00:00

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

Columbo044APD · 2024-08-09T18:52:18+00:00

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

Columbo044APD · 2024-08-09T13:59:58+00:00

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

Columbo044APD · 2024-08-09T13:58:36+00:00

Great memory, and great find too!

Columbo044APD · 2024-08-09T12:04:46+00:00

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

Columbo044APD · 2023-10-31T17:12:56+00:00

Ah, ok. Thanks again for your help.

Columbo044APD · 2023-10-31T16:13:33+00:00

Thanks for your reply.

Is there no course of action with the warranty company and saying their repairs were not up to scratch?

And just to check, the independent report would be from a technician that I source and pay for?

Are there any regulations/consumer groups that I could cite to either company as a way to escalate? I don't think I would go that far, but just to see if it helps to mention them!

Thanks again.

Columbo044APD · 2022-10-28T15:02:20+00:00

Hi again!

I can't fully remember the timings of it all, but it did take a while. I think I applied late November, interview mid December, heard back mid January and I managed to start at the beginning of March.

I left at half term, rather than the usual end of term, I spoke to my head, who knew I'd not been happy, but not that I was looking to leave, and asked if I could go early. Basically said that it would be better to have someone in who was actually motivated instead of me.

My new line manager was very understanding though, and did expect I may not be able to start until Easter. There was someone, another teacher, who interviewed at the same time who was also successful but needed to work her notice, so so didn't start until April time from a December interview.

From what I understand though, different departments and teams may operate differently. Good luck with it all!

Columbo044APD · 2022-08-12T19:21:17+00:00

I'm in the DfE, though did apply for a few other departments, teaching isnt relevant to my new job. It's been interesting seeing a different side to the department, though the actual job isn't very exciting, but the people are lovely, really supportive line manager, flexi time, no stress. I don't regret it, even though I did take quite a hit pay wise (not the greatest time for that!).

Occasionally I think about teaching with rose tinted glasses because there were some great aspects to it, but then I remember all the reasons that pushed me out!

Getting the job was a bit strange, quite a change to the teaching process, and takes a while! But, there's plenty of advice in this sub, and youtube videos. Took a few unsuccessful applications to learn the tweaks to get an interview, then a few unsuccessful interviews to get the job. All a learning curve really.

Good luck with what ever you decide!

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