Hi all
Apologies for the newbie question - I have just bought a house and I have a few problems with my roof which I have listed below:
1. CHIMNEY STACKS - Front Stack
- At the junction with the roof coverings heavy plant growth requires removal. The flashing details should then be repaired or renewed as necessary.
2. CHIMNEY STACKS - Rear Stack
The pebble dash rendered surfaces to the stack are eroded and missing. Complete re-rendering of the stack is required.
- The chimney pots to the head of the stack are spalling due to frost action. These should be replaced with new pots including vented caps to prevent water blown ingress.
- Lead flashing details at the junction with the roof coverings should be replaced in Code 4 sheet lead.
3. ROOF COVERINGS - Main roof
- Rear elevation there is 1 missing tile
- About a dozen slipped tiles causing 'daylight' in the loft
4. ROOF COVERINGS - Front Bay & Porch Roof
- Missing tiles were noticed to the return hipped roof slope.
5. GUTTERING
- Evidence of leaks to gutter joints was noticed. The defective joints require immediate replacement to prevent saturation of the brickwork.
6. BARGE BOARDS - The front barge boards need need be painted too.
7. LOFT BOARDING
- I would like to board-up as much of the loft as possible.
I have received three quotes for the doing all of the above all inclusive of VAT, labour and materials:
- Quote 1 - £1000
- Quote 2 - £1850
- Quote 3 - £2175
The roofer who provided Quote 3 was the only one to actually get a ladder and go up on the roof. The others simply carried out a visual inspection.
All three said that scaffholding was not necessary.
I am thinking of going with Quote 3 as the roofer seemed the most professional and actually took the time to really understand my problems. I just wanted some reassurance that the quote was in the right ballpark and that there isn't any more due diligence that I should be doing.
Again, apologies if this is a real newbie question.
Regards.
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Apologies for the newbie question - I have just bought a house and I have a few problems with my roof which I have listed below:
1. CHIMNEY STACKS - Front Stack
- At the junction with the roof coverings heavy plant growth requires removal. The flashing details should then be repaired or renewed as necessary.
2. CHIMNEY STACKS - Rear Stack
The pebble dash rendered surfaces to the stack are eroded and missing. Complete re-rendering of the stack is required.
- The chimney pots to the head of the stack are spalling due to frost action. These should be replaced with new pots including vented caps to prevent water blown ingress.
- Lead flashing details at the junction with the roof coverings should be replaced in Code 4 sheet lead.
3. ROOF COVERINGS - Main roof
- Rear elevation there is 1 missing tile
- About a dozen slipped tiles causing 'daylight' in the loft
4. ROOF COVERINGS - Front Bay & Porch Roof
- Missing tiles were noticed to the return hipped roof slope.
5. GUTTERING
- Evidence of leaks to gutter joints was noticed. The defective joints require immediate replacement to prevent saturation of the brickwork.
6. BARGE BOARDS - The front barge boards need need be painted too.
7. LOFT BOARDING
- I would like to board-up as much of the loft as possible.
I have received three quotes for the doing all of the above all inclusive of VAT, labour and materials:
- Quote 1 - £1000
- Quote 2 - £1850
- Quote 3 - £2175
The roofer who provided Quote 3 was the only one to actually get a ladder and go up on the roof. The others simply carried out a visual inspection.
All three said that scaffholding was not necessary.
I am thinking of going with Quote 3 as the roofer seemed the most professional and actually took the time to really understand my problems. I just wanted some reassurance that the quote was in the right ballpark and that there isn't any more due diligence that I should be doing.
Again, apologies if this is a real newbie question.
Regards.
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