The nervous wait to exchange....
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Lol! As if they're saying a re-roof. Tbf these guys phone trades and seem to think they're going to get a quote for anything other than what the trade does. I had a chimney leak and a dpc issue come up when I sold my house. They got a lad in who specialises in injecting dpcs - when he came in, he said I don't do chimneys so not going to bother about that and just quoted for the job he did want to do. The buyer took the fact he didn't quote that the chimney was fine....
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Exactly my thought. Ask someone to "have a look" and self interest kicks in.
Mine is due to complete 11 weeks after accepting an offer.
Being a conveyancer or solicitor that deals in property is the cushiest job. Do a half assed slow job and get paid well for it. My buyer's solicitor has repeatedly asked the same questions, got months and my house number wrong.
Good luck, hope it happens soon. It tends to be quick, slow with lots of stupid questions, quiet and then very quick at the end.
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So I had a roofer visit today. He has stated that the roof does not need replaced. Felt is in good condition, timbers are bone dry, zero sign of water ingress. He has recommended that ventilation should be improved. Cost is £400 to install 4 breathable roof tiles. Happy to cover that cost, but we will see what the buyer thinks...
I'd tell the buyers to jog on. I wouldn't be doing anything to the roof to ensure the sale, they are trying it on. I'd be leaving a **** Google review for the company that suggested the entire roof needs replacing. Smells like some kind of scam to me but I am a cynical bar steward.
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Similar to my thoughts Chris
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I agree, it all sounds a bit iffy. The quote for the work sounds a bit low to me, perhaps on purpose for them to get the gig and drink tea on your roof for a few days.
I had a similar situation when selling my previous house. The mortar of the ridge tiles looked past their best and the adjoining house had theirs done in the past to it was like a beacon to any surveyor. I needed to sell so ! discounted the cost of re-mortaring of the price of the house just to shut the buyers up, they were real pain in the rear. I don't suggest you do the same.
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Yeah, I think it's a slippery slope to be perfectly honest. Will probably chip away at the price.
That type of approach isn't really my style, but I guess I view my word differently to others. For me the price agreed reflected the age of the property. If it comes to it I will pull out of the sale.
They are welcome to try and find a better house for the money (they won't for at least 6 months) and they will get driven down on their sale whilst they wait.
That type of approach isn't really my style, but I guess I view my word differently to others. For me the price agreed reflected the age of the property. If it comes to it I will pull out of the sale.
They are welcome to try and find a better house for the money (they won't for at least 6 months) and they will get driven down on their sale whilst they wait.
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LOL my roof was in a far worse state. Mine had cardboard boxes as the roof underlay stapled on the battons....
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Only 6.4k?!?!?!I spoke too soon. Our buyer had asked for a roof survey, wholly unnecessary in my opinion. The company who performed the survey has quoted for remedial work (what a surprise).
Job Description
Full roof replacement.
Erect scaffolding around the property.
Supply skip.
Remove existing ridge tiles.
Remove existing roof tiles.
Remove existing loose mortar from verges.
Remove existing timber battens.
Remove existing non breathable felt underlay.
Clear guttering.
Fit new breathable Roofshield felt underlay.
Fit new 2x1 treated timber battens.
Fit new eave support trays.
Re fit existing roof tiles replacement any broken.
Fit new plastic verge caps on all verges.
Fit new dry ridge system.
Re fit existing ridge tiles replacing any broken.
Remove all rubbish.
Remove scaffolding.
Cost: £5,358.00.
VAT 20%: £1,071.60.
Total Cost: £6,429.60.
There are no broken tiles, the felt is in great condition and there is no internal moisture (despite the recent rain), the loft is bone dry. There has never been a leak.
I have told them in no uncertain terms that there is no adjustment to the price. If they are not happy then I will simply cancel the sale. Happy to cut off my nose on this one.
I hate this process
what area is that in? middle of nowhere?
I am in london and i paid double that for similar work....
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Last month we found a cash buyer for our house (first home) and not long after we found a property we liked (probate), on which we had an offer accepted.
Today I received a call from our estate agent informing us that our buyer has pulled out. Quite disappointing as it's been over a month since we accepted their offer.
Now as it is our first time, in this situation what would you do? I have already gone ahead and asked my solicitor to pause any work they are doing for the time being and the estate agents have put our house back on the market.
Today I received a call from our estate agent informing us that our buyer has pulled out. Quite disappointing as it's been over a month since we accepted their offer.
Now as it is our first time, in this situation what would you do? I have already gone ahead and asked my solicitor to pause any work they are doing for the time being and the estate agents have put our house back on the market.
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Just keep your prospective purchase in the loop and let them know you're still interested.
I've found out in the last hour or two that our buyers-buyer hadn't actually secured the sale of their property so the bottom chain is rubbish now. Stupid agents getting confused.
Definitely not what we need in the current market.
I've found out in the last hour or two that our buyers-buyer hadn't actually secured the sale of their property so the bottom chain is rubbish now. Stupid agents getting confused.
Definitely not what we need in the current market.
@SpeedFreak stand your ground. My sister purchased a house and I posted the relevant info from her survey etc and they were recommending a roof replacement.
2 roofers who we knew visited the house and said it was a load of rubbish. Very light tlc was needed as she was panicking the purchase would fall through. The surveys air on the side of caution just to cover their own backs. Your roof also looks in better condition than what I've seen too.
2 roofers who we knew visited the house and said it was a load of rubbish. Very light tlc was needed as she was panicking the purchase would fall through. The surveys air on the side of caution just to cover their own backs. Your roof also looks in better condition than what I've seen too.
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Did they give reason? A house I offered on was probate, but the family were incentivized to drag their heals. I drove past yesterday and it is still "in probate". On the flip side the house I ended up in was probate too but ended quickly. It could put a buyer off though, especially in this market, if your onward chain is complex. Probate is definitely a complex onward chain (in which you have zero control).
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Quote from the original guy who inspected the roof:
Along with the poor ventilation in the loft space, I suggested that the roof be removed, and new breathable membrane fitted as this is something that would need to be done on the property eventually anyway and would help with the ventilation of the roof. To do this we would need to need to remove the ridge tiles, roof tiles, timber batten and existing membrane.
Then we can carry out the work I had quoted for which is to fit new breathable membrane, new 2x1 treated timber battens, re fit existing roof tiles as I stated on the quote, they are in good condition. Then to finish off the roof re fit the existing ridge tiles with a dry ridge system and new plastic verge caps to replace the loose mortar.
Also taking the scaffolding into consideration which would be anything between £800-£1000 if the new buyers had to pay for that even to just replace the ridge, fit new verge caps and vent tiles they would then have to pay for the scaffolding again in the future when the membrane would need to be replaced.
Right, so in the nice to do whist you're there bucket for an extra £4k, as opposed to it needing to be done!
Have now pushed this up the chain as I've already taken a £20k it from an original time waster, unfortunately I can't do another £6k.
Along with the poor ventilation in the loft space, I suggested that the roof be removed, and new breathable membrane fitted as this is something that would need to be done on the property eventually anyway and would help with the ventilation of the roof. To do this we would need to need to remove the ridge tiles, roof tiles, timber batten and existing membrane.
Then we can carry out the work I had quoted for which is to fit new breathable membrane, new 2x1 treated timber battens, re fit existing roof tiles as I stated on the quote, they are in good condition. Then to finish off the roof re fit the existing ridge tiles with a dry ridge system and new plastic verge caps to replace the loose mortar.
Also taking the scaffolding into consideration which would be anything between £800-£1000 if the new buyers had to pay for that even to just replace the ridge, fit new verge caps and vent tiles they would then have to pay for the scaffolding again in the future when the membrane would need to be replaced.
Right, so in the nice to do whist you're there bucket for an extra £4k, as opposed to it needing to be done!
Have now pushed this up the chain as I've already taken a £20k it from an original time waster, unfortunately I can't do another £6k.