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Hi,

Just got back the inspection report for the brownstone we are buying. Can’t negotiate on price as contracts have already been signed, but wondered how serious the following report is:

The modified bitumen roofing is aging and is approaching the end of its useful life.

It has areas of poor outflow, open areas, and has been poorly patched with tar.

The modified bitumen roofing will require cutting, patching, and re-torching (or cold- applying) to keep it leak-free in the future. Flashing repairs are already necessary.

As leaks become frequent and costly to repair, we recommend removal and replacement of all existing roofing and flashing.

Consider installation of a good grade, rubberized, torch-applied modified bitumen roofing (over new insulation board for added thermal efficiency) for a long-lasting job.

It is as bad as it sounds?! How much will this sort of thing cost to fix? Short term and long term.

Also, we will be occupying the top unit.

Thanks!