Shingle Roof - pros and cons

[Berelain]

Hello all, so I'm looking to buy an old cottage and it has a shingle roof - I've never seen one before on a cottage - just on a shed! Does anyone have any views on them? The village has a lot of thatched cottages, so I'm assuming that a shingle roof is no harder to insure than a thatch...? The property isn't listed but it is in a conservation area.

I'm not sure I would be able to replace it, but to be fair, I can't find any signs of damp on the inside and the property has been empty since last year.

Is a shingle roof a big NO or a buyer beware....

Thank you for any and all comments!

 

[sarahtalkstimber]

Deffo not common, but shouldn't be a deal breaker.

If there’s no damp inside, that’s a good sign. Shingles can last well if installed properly. Insurance is usually easier than with thatch, but it’s worth checking with a few providers just in case.

Might be a good idea to get a roof survey done, but it’s not necessarily a red flag—just something to be aware of.

 

[Berelain]

Brilliant - thank you - that's very helpful!

 

[stuart45]

Brilliant - thank you - that's very helpful!

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