Happystrummer

Absolutely...I am also by nature not a risk taker But we do like it....

So went to view today. There is leaking through the roof but only through the dormer roof at the back from what I could see where the felt is right off,which is now tarpaulined over badly. It has done some damage inside to the floor and celing upstairs in one room and hallway. From sleuthing it appears the house hasnt been lived in since Dec 2020 so surprised its not worse than it is. I think its well worth a punt at auction. Inside its mainly decorative issues, some repointing on one wall, checking out the retro fit insulation, which it definitely has and new kitchen/bathroom. Thanks for all the pointers. Certainly helped with the viewing today.

Yes it looks like the felt has come off the back dormer. There is blue tarpaulin currently covering as we sneaked round the back last week! Thank you for the heads up re insulation and damp. Its probate so possibly limited or no information or guarantees. There is reference to the dormers in building control and planning records but seem to be from 1976 and 1988 so I'm thinking unlikely.

Well thats good news if it doesnt look too bad! ..I'm roof clueless which is why I wanted to post here before I got the "experts" in. If I dont have to pay for a new roof obviously I'd rather not. Thank you for your replies

Thank you all...so helpful. I went back today for another sneaky look and took some photos which are far less pixelated. I think its prob going need a new roof and I know what to look for now indoors when I get in on Saturday.

No I am going to view it on Saturday but have noticed evidence of potential damp (peeling wallpaper) in an upstairs bedroom on a video of it. I think the grill/vent is the aerial view of the tv aerial. I did a drive by a few days ago but couldnt see the extent of the roof issues on that

Thank you I'll ask questions about that!

Thank you. No leaks as far as I can tell, unless they have taken generous pics...I;m viewing on Saturday so will be having a good look but I know nothing about roofs! This could be a great rest of life house for us so just working out what my bid limit would be so i dont get carried away 🙂

Am thinking of bidding for a property in an auction. Know I need a surveyor for proper advice anyway. But before I spend money, on the face of it from these photos how bad is this roof? Looks like flat roof on both slopes (sorry dont know technical term) need replacing to me. But what about the main bit. Does it just need a good clean and any loose tiles replacing or a new roof. The house was built in 1962 ish and looks like the only roof work done was relating to the dormers (in a conservation area so everything needs planning). Cheers