Help with Surveyors comments on Roof

[Casa1862]

I've had a homebuyers survey done and all looks ok apart from giving the lowest rating to the roof, doesn't look like major work to me and I'm hoping a roofer could at do some patching work. The house was built in 1940's and in Kettering. Any idea what that work should cost, just a rough idea?

From the report:

Roof Covering:-

The roof is a Mansard/Dutch style roof which is covered with tiles laid over lining on
a timber frame.
Some defects were noted including several displaced/damaged tiles and cracking
to the ridge mortar bedding/pointing. From within the roof space daylight could be
seen close to the chimney breast suggesting that the felt is also damaged in this
area.
Metal flashings close the junctions between roof surfaces and adjacent
walls/windows. The flashings are lifted in places and will require repair.

Condition Rating 3.
There is a general unevenness to the roof surfaces which is probably due to
displacement of roof timbers over a number of years. This is not an unusual defect
in a roof of this age and it is unlikely to progress significantly.
Moss can prevent the correct run off of rainwater and cause deterioration of the
covering. It can lead to blockages in rainwater goods. You should ensure that any
excessive moss growth is removed on a timely basis.
Roofing felt can become brittle with age, particularly when exposed to sunlight,
rainwater and wind action. Deterioration often occurs at the bottom of the roof and
at the edges where the lining is more exposed. Coverings should be kept in good
condition at all times. The felt should be replaced as soon as any deterioration is
seen.

Roof Structure:-

The felt lining under the roof coverings is damaged in places. There is a risk of
penetrating dampness and repairs are now necessary. It may be that the only way
to carry out the repairs effectively is for the roof to be stripped and a new lining
installed.
Insufficient insulation is provided within the roof void. You should ensure that
insulation is provided here to current standards and does not interfere with
ventilation.
Condition Rating 2.
Roofing felt can become brittle with age, particularly when exposed to sunlight,
rainwater and wind action. Deterioration often occurs at the bottom and at the
edges where the lining is more exposed. Coverings should be kept in good
condition at all times. The felt should be replaced or repaired as necessary, as
soon any deterioration is seen.

[roofer]

Sounds like a standard arse covering report.

Long term it will probably require renewal, but a couple of lads for 3-4 days should get it serviceable.

If your felt has rotted, it's the old 1F, so the roof is probably quite old.

[Casa1862]

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated. I' d like to get it patched up for now and look to replace it at a later date.

If it's 2 lads for 3 to 4 days that sounds expensive and not a simple repair, I was hoping it's a few tiles and mortar which is needed, clearly not! Any idea a very rough cost would be, probably unfair question without looking at it.

[roofer]

http://www.dmgroofingltd.co.uk/

These do work for me down this end, on your doorstep.

Get him ( Dean) to give you a price, then let me know and I'll have a word

[Casa1862]

Thanks Roofer, I'll keep that in mind once hopefully the purchase goes through.