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Thanks! Understand we should insulate and check ventilation etc as part of repairing ceiling and retiling roof. Was just trying work out if anything else we need to think about / cost in.

Thanks datarebal. Yes, I am fine with having to fix the lath and plaster ceiling - the damage was caused by a leak in the roof above which has since been patched up. I'm more worried that the view from the cupboard into the eaves shows a lot of dark coloured wood. I couldn't work out whether...

Hi everyone. DIY novice here, looking at buying a late Victorian terrace (SW London) that we know will need quite a bit of work so will be getting full survey and trades in for rewire, window restoration etc. Would be really helpful to get your thoughts on the roof (large end of terrace, hip...