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freddymercurystwin and Static, thank you both very much.

Thank you, Static, It was a Homebuyer report. I wander if the surveyor may have been overly cautious. I haven't examined the roof myself. As far as I can see from ground level, having no experience whatsoever in construction, there are no obvious signs of either sagging or tile movement...

Thank you, noseall. I think I was told something along the lines that timber may have not been as readily available then as it is now, hence undersized timbers. I will probably have a structural engineer take a look. Hope will have a clearer picture then.

Thank you. Actually, I only have one quote so far. It's a house I am thinking of buying, so don't know too much about it.

I need to replace a galvanized metal cold water tank in the loft. One plumber told me it would cost between 400 and 500 including the tank depending on the size, not including cost for any pipes other than a short length. Does anyone know if this is about right? The same person told me...

Thank you Cumbrianroofer. Don't have either. Will come back when I have more info. The house itself is about 7.5 m (front) by 7 m I reckon, possibly 8m by 7.5 m

Hello The surveyor tells me that the timbers are undersized and weakened and need strengthening. He says some additional metal bracing has been incorporated but "this is not considered to be sufficiently formed". The house is a 1930s semi. Does anyone know what sort of work will...