House purchase but damp issues... how bad?

[arambol]

Looking to buy an house and there are problem issues which are reflective in the price.

The property has a roof terrace which isn't sealed and has allowed water to penetrate into the walls.

The rooms below show internal issues such as cracks, blistered paintwork and crumbling plaster.

The external brick work is also stained and crumbling in parts.

How bad would you say this looks and how big a project could i be taking on.

Just an opinion would be appreciated.

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• arambol
• 27 Oct 2014
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• 27 Oct 2014
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[ree]

Your pics only show a small, almost detailed, view of the property. There's a 50:50 chance of existing wet rot or dry rot in any woodwork, and the parapet will need re-building. Plus a new terrace roof. But if the price is right then go ahead, budgeting for professional builders - this isn't a job for a DIY'er.

Its a straightforward refurbishment, in a similar delapidated condition to thousands of other houses, no big deal. But remember that once you start opening up during the demolition phase then various new, previously concealed, bits of work will be revealed.

 

[jerrypaul]

As from pictures it is seen that the house requires remodeling,various issues are seen here.I think you can consult an structural engineer who can better tell issues the house has and tell you the remodeling cost,according to it you can decide it. As, I also remodeled my old house with the help of denver renovations.