cost to replace roof on victorian house
Adam D
2 years ago
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Hi all,
The wife and I are looking at buying a new house.
We aren't afraid to do a project, and such a house has come up locally.
The vendor listing this house we are looking at suggests that the roof needs replacing.
Any ideas on how much a replacement roof on this would cost?
its a 4 bed detached property.
cheers
Adam
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2 years agoBeen back to have another look around today.
Its clear that the roof needs totally replacing.
Trusses, tiles, the lot.
Meaning the whole upstairs will need reboarding, lining/plastering, new wiring, new plumbing etc.Its clear that moisture/water has made its way through to the ceiling on ground level and I'm questioning if the first floor rafters might have been damaged/ gone rotten due to this.
30k for the roof has been suggested.
Apparently a family were living in there up till December.
I find this awful as it daylight can be seen in the attic through roof.But of a shame as it could be nice.
Only a reduction in price would make this viable now...(Pics are of ceiling in the lounge area)
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