Hole in roof disguised by previous owner? Whats the best option, should we pursue under small claims.
So we've just purchased a house and moved in, week 2 we have found out there is a roof leak unfortunately.
Normally I would assume that this is on us and it was just an unfortunate circumstance, however upon finalizing repair we have found that the leak has been cause by an incomplete repair.
Ther is a small brick sized hole (10x15cm) that has rusted through in a tin flashing that was hidden behind a new gutter that (according to our roofer) has been recently installed. The vender has also had the roof pained the previous summer and this repair was after this.
Not only that but the gutter replacement was not fit for purpose being 50mm short(again as per the roofers report).
It was of course missed during the building inspection as it was behind a gutter and not visible without being at the apex of the roof or removing a gutter.
Not sure if we should pursue the costs of the repair through small claims? Of if we even can?