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Roofing advice

HarryAMuse
HarryAMuse Posts: 1,178
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We're in the process of selling our house in Blackheath.
The buyers have just had a roofer look at it who has told us that work needs to be done.
Looking for a second opinion. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

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  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,855
    If they want the roof done, that is up to them.
  • robroy
    robroy Posts: 4,426
    MrOneLung said:
    If they want the roof done, that is up to them.
    Agree with this, you do not expect to purchase a house in top condition. If it needs work, they must have the budget to do that. 

    I would jog them on and look for other buyers. 
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,648
    HarryAMuse said:
    We're in the process of selling our house in Blackheath.
    The buyers have just had a roofer look at it who has told us that work needs to be done.
    Looking for a second opinion. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
    Wait for the we want 10k off the price.
  • Hornchurch
    Hornchurch Posts: 902
    Has their roofer told you what work he thinks needs doing?
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    Ask them how much.
  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,184
    HarryAMuse said:
    We're in the process of selling our house in Blackheath.
    The buyers have just had a roofer look at it who has told us that work needs to be done.
    Looking for a second opinion. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
    Tell them you will get the roof fixed, but the asking price will increase, by the cost plus 10%
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,633
    I had the same problem many ago, when selling my house. Contacted All Type roofing in Plumstead, they came out inspected the roof, no problems found, they sent me a letter stating that, when I asked how much for the letter, they said it was FOC.
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,026
    What happened to @delroofer?
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 4,890
    https://www.instagram.com/quaysideroofing?igsh=MXQwbzl5Nm15dzZicg==


    Quayside Roofing. 

    Whilst Chatham based they cover this area. Formally worked for All Type Roofing. 
  • HarryAMuse
    HarryAMuse Posts: 1,178
    Hornchurch said:
    Has their roofer told you what work he thinks needs doing?
    He said the roof might need replacing at some point. Definitely expecting a price drop request from the buyers…
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  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,855
    every roof might need replacing at some point
  • robroy
    robroy Posts: 4,426
    HarryAMuse said:
    Hornchurch said:
    Has their roofer told you what work he thinks needs doing?
    He said the roof might need replacing at some point. Definitely expecting a price drop request from the buyers…
    I would 100% jog them on and take my chances with new buyers, these are bad early warning signs. Don't forget you are selling them a product that they want at the best price, you hold nearly all of the cards.
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,883
    Is this mr Patel again @DamoNorthStand
  • fenlandaddick
    fenlandaddick Posts: 1,769
    edited March 6
    Todds_right_hook said:
    Is this mr Patel again @DamoNorthStand

    Tape measure request is next
  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,198
    A roofer? Accept nothing other than a RICS full survey surely?
  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,655
    Get someone to fly a drone over your roof and video every inch. It won't cost very much and it'll give you some ammunition if you think your buyer's pulling a fast one.
  • fat man on a moped
    fat man on a moped Posts: 932
    cafcfan said:
    A roofer? Accept nothing other than a RICS full survey surely?
    Definately this. Have they had a survey? 
  • red10
    red10 Posts: 834
    Load of bollocks, Mr Patel anybody? Tell em to jog on. How did the buyers gain any sort of access to the roof to be in a position to even question the condition. Most if not all surveyors won't even pop the loft hatch or lift a carpet in their report ffs !!
  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,365
    HarryAMuse said:
    We're in the process of selling our house in Blackheath.
    The buyers have just had a roofer look at it who has told us that work needs to be done.
    Looking for a second opinion. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!
    Let your estate agent pass on the info; you are aware of the roof defects and  thats why the house is priced accordingly.
    Or if there is no defects put the price for them as way of a rudeness fine. 
  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 4,902
    Working on an assumption here .Your buyers have had a professional survey done and the surveyor has highlighted some issues. If that is the case then they would have suggested your buyers investigate further hence the visit.

    Have you had issues with the roof ? 

    Is your property easy to sell? 

    Has the buyer put in a reduced offer yet ? 

    Just speaking from personal experience I have reduced offers post survey on 2 occasions previously both of which were accepted but I would never advise you to accept the word of a roofer who hasn't been engaged by you .

    I think we need more information but hope it works out well for you 
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  • CAFCBourne
    CAFCBourne Posts: 3,791
    HarryAMuse said:
    Hornchurch said:
    Has their roofer told you what work he thinks needs doing?
    He said the roof might need replacing at some point. Definitely expecting a price drop request from the buyers…
    Did they issue you the report form the roofer? it should be easy to see form this report if the findings are valid.

    We use Craig at Roof Testing and Surveys to carry out our surveys.

    https://www.rooftestsandsurveys.co.uk/






  • kimbo
    kimbo Posts: 2,996
    edited March 7
    lolwray said: No
    Working on an assumption here .Your buyers have had a professional survey done and the surveyor has highlighted some issues. If that is the case then they would have suggested your buyers investigate further hence the visit.

    Have you had issues with the roof ? 

    Is your property easy to sell? 

    Has the buyer put in a reduced offer yet ? 

    Just speaking from personal experience I have reduced offers post survey on 2 occasions previously both of which were accepted but I would never advise you to accept the word of a roofer who hasn't been engaged by you .

    I think we need more information but hope it works out well for you 
    Mrs Amuse here. They had a survey in December which mentioned an issue with the roof.  No action at the time.   This week they did another viewing and got a roofer around. Estate agent been very helpful and it isn’t a tactic to reduce price apparently (not sure I believe that). Their roofer said it will need to be replaced £25k. The house was built in 1930s.  We were originally hoping to move in February, now March so it’s all a bit stressful hence the post   We were not aware of roofing problems 
  • letthegoodtimesroll
    letthegoodtimesroll Posts: 10,621
    edited March 7
    kimbo said:
    lolwray said: No
    Working on an assumption here .Your buyers have had a professional survey done and the surveyor has highlighted some issues. If that is the case then they would have suggested your buyers investigate further hence the visit.

    Have you had issues with the roof ? 

    Is your property easy to sell? 

    Has the buyer put in a reduced offer yet ? 

    Just speaking from personal experience I have reduced offers post survey on 2 occasions previously both of which were accepted but I would never advise you to accept the word of a roofer who hasn't been engaged by you .

    I think we need more information but hope it works out well for you 
    Mrs Amuse here. They had a survey in December which mentioned an issue with the roof.  No action at the time.   This week they did another viewing and got a roofer around. Estate agent been very helpful and it isn’t a tactic to reduce price apparently (not sure I believe that). Their roofer said it will need to be replaced £25k. The house was built in 1930s.  We were originally hoping to move in February, now March so it’s all a bit stressful hence the post   We were not aware of roofing problems 
    At some point, not even knowing you or your house, the kitchen will need to be replaced, the bathroom(s) as well, the whole house will need to be repainted etc etc. and as for the roof, I suspect something probably something needs to be done to most roofs after that sustained period of wind, rain and cold damp weather. Most people buy houses for their potential to make it into what they really want. You’re position that you should tell the estate agent and any potential buyers is you love the house, it’s a great area etc  but an opportunity to move on arose and it’s priced to sell at numbers that work and that the end of the day you don’t need to move (whether that’s the case or not) and that if you’ve got to pay for improvements you might as well stay put. 
  • Making_all_the_noise
    Making_all_the_noise Posts: 214
    AB Roofing are the most trusted roofers in the area. I had a few cowboy quotes and then they came right round and gave a more than reasonable quote, did a quick and really good job. Had them back when a leak appeared last year and again they did an excellent job.

    They came recommended by several neighbors and checked their facebook page for more references. Pretty much only people I trust for roofing because it is unfortunately an industry beset by rogues.

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063531373893&locale=en_GB 

  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 4,902
    kimbo said:
    lolwray said: No
    Working on an assumption here .Your buyers have had a professional survey done and the surveyor has highlighted some issues. If that is the case then they would have suggested your buyers investigate further hence the visit.

    Have you had issues with the roof ? 

    Is your property easy to sell? 

    Has the buyer put in a reduced offer yet ? 

    Just speaking from personal experience I have reduced offers post survey on 2 occasions previously both of which were accepted but I would never advise you to accept the word of a roofer who hasn't been engaged by you .

    I think we need more information but hope it works out well for you 
    Mrs Amuse here. They had a survey in December which mentioned an issue with the roof.  No action at the time.   This week they did another viewing and got a roofer around. Estate agent been very helpful and it isn’t a tactic to reduce price apparently (not sure I believe that). Their roofer said it will need to be replaced £25k. The house was built in 1930s.  We were originally hoping to move in February, now March so it’s all a bit stressful hence the post   We were not aware of roofing problems 
    I am not sure I believe that either ..so they don't want to renegotiate price just yet? Lots of things to consider..it might be an old roof but does it leak ? ( surveyor would have noted any water ingress/damp etc ) ...hope the agent might help if they do try to knock you down...it all boils down to how much they really want your property and how much you really want to move ..no way would I suggest you lower the price by 25k but maybe think about what wriggle room you might have to come to terms with a reduction to ensure the deal happens say ( 5-10k) ..

    Good luck ..not forgetting the Agent is working for you not them so get them to earn their fee 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    kimbo said:
    lolwray said: No
    Working on an assumption here .Your buyers have had a professional survey done and the surveyor has highlighted some issues. If that is the case then they would have suggested your buyers investigate further hence the visit.

    Have you had issues with the roof ? 

    Is your property easy to sell? 

    Has the buyer put in a reduced offer yet ? 

    Just speaking from personal experience I have reduced offers post survey on 2 occasions previously both of which were accepted but I would never advise you to accept the word of a roofer who hasn't been engaged by you .

    I think we need more information but hope it works out well for you 
    Mrs Amuse here. They had a survey in December which mentioned an issue with the roof.  No action at the time.   This week they did another viewing and got a roofer around. Estate agent been very helpful and it isn’t a tactic to reduce price apparently (not sure I believe that). Their roofer said it will need to be replaced £25k. The house was built in 1930s.  We were originally hoping to move in February, now March so it’s all a bit stressful hence the post   We were not aware of roofing problems 
    So, they had a survey in December which mentioned an issue with the roof. They did nothing about it. Lo and behold you were hoping to move in February/March and only now has their roofer said it needs replacing. Yet it isn’t a tactic to reduce the price. Rightho.

    Use the advice of someone above. Get your own survey done. I’m going to guess that there won’t be much wrong.
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,628
    How close are you to exchange and then completion?  Don't forget Stamp Duty goes up on 1st April & so your buyers might be incurring more costs if they delay much longer. You might be able to use that as leverage if they do come back requesting a price reduction. 
  • kimbo
    kimbo Posts: 2,996
    golfaddick said:
    How close are you to exchange and then completion?  Don't forget Stamp Duty goes up on 1st April & so your buyers might be incurring more costs if they delay much longer. You might be able to use that as leverage if they do come back requesting a price reduction. 
    Yes we know about the stamp duty. It is unlikely to be March removal companies are very busy. 

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