Roof Issue On Surveyor Report, Advice Please

[Jojomarie]

Hi all,
I am buying a house, first time buyer and just had the surveyors report back.
There are Two things I really need advice on, and I'm not sure where to turn.

1. There is evidence of some deflection and distortion to the main frame. The original roof plane has deflected slightly over the gable end. This is probably due to failure of timber gable ladder and will need to be monitored. Also the roof slope has sagged slightly between rafters.

It is a dorma bungalow with two bedrooms upstairs in the roof space, Does anyone know if this is a urgent serious concern? It was flagged as yellow - will need repair at some point, but I am worried that the roof could come down on my daughter, what is the worse case scenario?

2. The garage - detached from house, is red:

There is cracking to some of the walls and supporting columns which will need repair. Similarly the brickwork is poor in places.
There are signs of a woodbeetle infestation to the roof timbers. It has likely spread to other concealed areas.

My question here is does anyone know if there is a high risk of woodbettle spreading to the house roof/rafters, how far do these pests travel? Does it sound as if the garage roof is in immediate structural danger and is it easy to eradicate woodbettle and repair the beams?

Thanks in advance
JO

[ladybirder]

Hopefully The Builder will see this Jo but probably a bit late for him tonight.

[ladybirder]

Bump.

[Old_Geezer]

I can only guess that the red needs sorting ASAP. But the yellow can wait six months, a year, or two. I don't think I'd be looking to leave any red warnings. Presumably the price paid reflected work that needed doing.

[Jojomarie]

The house is £223'000 the asking price was £225 there has been no reduction because of repairs needed, I may go back to the estate agents and lower my offer based on it, but I have no idea if this is a serious problem or just usual wear and tear that will need doing.. deflection/distortion of the main room sounds rather scary

[ladybirder]

Ok Jojo I have no idea myself and it appears The Builder is not around. Can I suggest you get a builder to have a look, preferably one recommended to you, and they should be able to give you an idea of the cost. You will then have a figure to take back to the estate agents and do some negotiating if you still want to proceed, although some allowance for these works should have been made.
Another point, how long has it been on the market? Also, have you checked the price of similar houses in the area? One last point, if you are getting a mortgage, was the report on behalf of your mortgage application and if so has the bank agreed to lend you what you asked for having seen the Surveyor's Report? If they have, then they must be happy, unless of course you have put a large deposit down hence they have nothing to lose.
Sorry, more questions than answers? Q a song;-))

[donny48]

Talk to your surveyor.

[The Builder]

Sorry Jo. I hadn't seen this until I'd already answered on your other thread on "Home & Garden"

[Baldric]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Home-and-Garden/Question1546934.html

[Hymie]

If this is your Home-buyer’s survey which the bank or building society is using to validate the property value – it is possible that they will deem the defects material enough to stipulate a condition of the mortgage, that you have the problems rectified within a specified time period.

This happened to friends of mine many years ago – the property had problems with the roof, and they were required to supply proof that the remedial work was completed within 6 months.

If the bank/building society were to raise the issue as a reason to refuse the mortgage, you could suggest entering into such an agreement, protecting their investment in the property.