Our Roof Report Standards
Roof Reports is built around clear written advice, careful limitations and practical roof evidence for buyers who need more confidence before exchange.
Experienced Roofing Contractors
Reports are carried out by experienced roofing contractors where suitable coverage and availability exist. The service is designed for practical roof condition reporting, not sales-led pressure or vague verbal advice. Buyers usually come to Roof Reports after a homebuyer survey has raised roof concerns and they need written evidence before exchange.
The contractor's role is to record visible roof condition, safe access limitations, photos where possible and practical repair guidance. Public liability insurance is expected, professional indemnity insurance is preferred or required where written reports are issued, and recognised schemes such as NFRC or TrustMark are used where available.
Drone Inspections and Working at Height
No report should require unsafe access. Inspection may involve ground-level observations, ladders where appropriate, loft observations where arranged, camera poles, drone footage or recommendations for further access. CAA compliant operators are used for drone work where required and available.
Safe access affects what can be confirmed. A roof report should clearly explain where visibility was limited by height, weather, neighbouring property, roof pitch, fragile materials, moss, rooflights or unsafe working conditions. Those limitations are part of the evidence, because they help buyers understand whether more investigation is needed before exchange.
Access standards
- No unsafe access to satisfy a report request
- Ground-level, ladder, loft, camera pole or drone views where suitable
- Clear notes where roof areas cannot be safely checked
- Further investigation recommended where visual evidence is not enough
Why Some Issues Need Specialist Checks
Sagging, damp timbers, suspected structural movement, hidden leaks, asbestos concerns, unsafe access or concealed roof build-ups may need further investigation by a suitable specialist. A good report should make those limitations clear rather than overclaim.
A Roof Reports inspection is not a RICS survey, structural survey, valuation, mortgage report, guarantee or warranty. It is a written roof condition report focused on visible roof evidence and buyer decision-making before exchange.
Report quality checklist
- Property address and buyer context recorded
- Visible roof defects described in plain English
- Photos included where possible and relevant
- Urgent works separated from future works
- Access limitations stated clearly
Trust the Process Before You Buy
The aim is to help buyers understand likely roof risk before committing to a purchase. Previous customers have used reports during purchase negotiations, but outcomes vary and no report can guarantee a price reduction or seller contribution.
Send Us the Property Details
Tell us about the property, what your survey has flagged and how quickly you need advice. We review the details first so we can confirm the suitable report type, access requirements and availability.
You can also view roof report pricing or read our report standards before enquiring.
Want to know what happens after you enquire? See the next steps below the form.
Access must be approved by the seller, estate agent or managing agent before an inspection can take place.
What happens after you enquire?
- Send the roof section of your homebuyer survey if available.
- Include estate agent details if access needs arranging.
- Tell us your exchange deadline if time is tight.
- We check the property details and survey comments.
- We confirm whether the £349 Pre-Purchase Roof Report, a limited roof check or a commercial report route is suitable.
- We explain likely access needs before anything is arranged.
- We send the suitable booking route once availability, access needs and report scope have been reviewed.
Need a Roof Report Before Exchange?
Send us the property details, your survey comments and estate agent access information. We will help you understand what type of roof report is suitable.