Repointing a wall with limited access

[aleatory]

Hi,

I'm considering buying a property (end-of-terrace). The survyor noted that the pointing is in poor condition in places of the left-hand flank wall (see pictures) and needs repointing. Access however, is pretty tricky as you can see from the pictures.
The width between the two properties is about a door width (60-90cm) and there's a lean-to covering all the floor space. Depth is about 8-9m.

I'm wondering how problematic/costly it will be to enable a tradesmen to sort the wall out. Is this going to a tricky to deal with (is it even possible) or just business as usual? I assume scaffolding will be needed.

I'm aware that I'll need to work with the neighbour for access.

 

[pinenot]

Yep! that's tight, but why not get a tradesman to price the job first, that way you get the answer prior to putting in an offer.
By the way the close wall proximity with the neighbours may allow a narrow alloy tower that can be lifted for re-positioning, the tight space making them safe? these are called stair towers and can step side to side if there are ground level variations...pinenot

 

[aleatory]

Yep! that's tight, but why not get a tradesman to price the job first, that way you get the answer prior to putting in an offer.
By the way the close wall proximity with the neighbours may allow a narrow alloy tower that can be lifted for re-positioning, the tight space making them safe? these are called stair towers and can step side to side if there are ground level variations...pinenot

Thanks for that pinenot. With roofers and damp people, I've found that unless you own the place, they charge (£80-120) to give you a quote/inspection here in London.

 

[^woody^]

.... why not get a tradesman to price the job first, that way you get the answer prior to putting in an offer.

With roofers and damp people, I've found that unless you own the place, they charge (£80-120) to give you a quote/inspection here in London.

And so they should.

Why should they spend time visiting and quoting when someone may not even buy the house, and just want a free survey?

And even if they did buy the house on the basis of a tradesman's opinion, there is no guarantee that the tradesman will even get the work, after his quote is used to knock money off the sale price

Your surveyor should have given a cost estimate for any work he recommends

 

[aleatory]

.... why not get a tradesman to price the job first, that way you get the answer prior to putting in an offer.

With roofers and damp people, I've found that unless you own the place, they charge (£80-120) to give you a quote/inspection here in London.

And so they should.

Why should they spend time visiting and quoting when someone may not even buy the house, and just want a free survey?

And even if they did buy the house on the basis of a tradesman's opinion, there is no guarantee that the tradesman will even get the work, after his quote is used to knock money off the sale price

Your surveyor should have given a cost estimate for any work he recommends

I understand where the tradesmen are coming from and rightfully they charge for it. But at £100 for an hour or so of work it is more than my private, city based, dentist charges and frankly a ****take.