I'm looking to buy a new house that needs a lot of work doing (almost a complete renovation job, rewiring, plumbing, damp proofing etc). On the last visit I went up into the loft to see what work needed doing, and if the roof needed replacing or if repairs were possible instead.
I've uploaded pictures here… http://imgur.com/a/QFvqg which will hopefully give you an idea of what state it's in currently.
I know there's obviously a poor work gone on here in the past, but I'm just wondering if it's repairable without getting a whole new roof, and how big of a job this would be.
Other information that might be of use:
1) Slight sag in the roof where all 4 colours meet (on the diagram in my pictures) above 'bedroom 1'.
2) I don't have pictures of the area above 'bedroom 2' due to access and safety concerns! So that to be ignored (if possible).
3) I notice there's a bow and split in the larger beam. Is it possible to secure this with a metal plate instead of replacing?
Let me know if any other information is needed and I'll add it as soon as possible.
Best Answer
Anything is repairable if you throw enough money at it. If you already owned this house having it repaired would be a consideration. A perspective buyer should have the current owner address this or the buyer should get an extreme discount.
A $100 inspection would provide you with a list, containing deserved discounts; the cost to replace bad wiring, plumbing; anything out of order. It's a bargaining chip, where the owner will probably fix what they can on the cheap or eventually agree to a reduced price. 50k(US) is a very rough ballpark for a roof gut, plus.