How much does a roof inspection cost in Gloucester?
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Roof inspections and surveys
A roof inspection checks the covering, ridge and hip tiles, flashings around chimneys and walls, valleys, any flat roof areas, fascias and gutters. A thorough one includes the loft too, looking at the underside of the felt, the timbers, ventilation and any signs of leaks or condensation.
People usually book one after a storm, before buying a house, when a roof is getting on, or when a leak keeps coming back. Say what’s prompted yours, as it changes what the roofer focuses on.
How the roof gets looked at varies. Some roofers use drones or cameras on poles, some use ladders, and some jobs need a tower. A drone gives good photos of the whole roof without anyone going up, but it can’t feel for soft decking or loose fixings the way a hands-on check can.
Inspections often turn up things that aren’t urgent alongside things that are. Ask the roofer to be clear which is which. If they spot signs of bats in the loft, or materials that could contain asbestos, they should tell you, as both affect any future work.
If you’re buying, a roof inspection isn’t a substitute for a building survey. It’s a closer look at one part of the house, and some buyers get both. If it’s for an insurance claim, ask your insurer first whether they want to send their own assessor.
What to include when you post
Tell the roofer what the inspection is for, so they know what kind of report you need.
- Why you want it: after a storm, buying, selling, a leak that keeps coming back, or a general check
- The type of property and number of storeys
- Whether there are flat roof areas, dormers, chimneys or roof windows
- Whether the loft is accessible, and whether it’s boarded and lit
- Whether you need a written report with photos, and who it’s for
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of any obvious problems, taken from the ground or a window
- Any past repairs or leaks you know about
Choosing a roofer and what to ask
Ask how they’ll inspect the roof (drone, pole camera, ladders or a mix) and whether they’ll go into the loft. Ask whether you’ll get photos and a written report, and what it will cover.
A useful report separates urgent work from things to keep an eye on, and gives reasons for each. Any repairs should be quoted separately, so you can decide in your own time and get another quote if you want one.
Check they hold public liability insurance, and ask whether the inspection fee is taken off the price if you go ahead with repairs.
Be cautious if an inspection you didn’t ask for turns into a long list of urgent work. A second opinion is sensible before committing to anything big.
Not quite the right job?
See every job on our Roofer page, or post it anyway and describe it in your own words.
Before a tradesperson starts work
Registrations
Some work must be done by a registered professional. Work on a gas boiler, cooker or fire must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, which you can check on the Gas Safe Register.
Our business check
Limited companies are checked with Companies House and sole traders upload their insurance certificate. Trade registrations are confirmed by the tradesperson when they sign up.
Get the price in writing
Ask for a written quote that sets out the work and the price before anything starts. Your contract for the work is with the tradesperson.
Questions
What people tend to ask before booking this job. For anything specific to your home, ask the tradesperson who takes it on when they get in touch.
Some do, which avoids scaffolding for an inspection. Ask how they'll look at the roof and whether they'll check the loft as well.
No. A building survey covers the whole house. A roof inspection looks at the roof in more detail.
There's no fixed rule. Many people have it looked at after a big storm, when they notice slipped tiles or damp, or before buying. Older roofs benefit from more regular checks.
Not always. Drones and pole cameras show a lot from the ground. Some problems need a closer look, and that's the roofer's job with proper access equipment. Don't go up yourself.
Photos, a description of each problem and where it is, how urgent it is and what's recommended. Repairs should be quoted separately.