Limited Roof Check
From £249
- For one clear survey concern
- Suitable for simple visible issues
- Limited written roof note
- Not intended for several defects
For simple, single-issue checks only.
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Roof Reports service
Roof Inspection Before Buying a House
A roof inspection before buying a house can help you understand visible roof concerns before you exchange contracts and inherit the repair responsibility.
Buyer advice
Why inspect the roof before buying?
Roof defects can be expensive after completion. If your survey has raised concerns, a roof inspection before buying can help you understand visible issues, likely repair routes and cost guidance where possible.
For buyers comparing roof inspection before buying house, the important point is whether the service gives clear written roof evidence before exchange, not just a quick verbal opinion or a sales-led repair estimate.
A helpful roof inspection before buying a house should explain visible roof defects, access limitations, likely repair routes, photos where possible and estimated repair cost guidance where the contractor can give sensible buyer-focused guidance.
Buyer advice
What can be inspected?
Subject to safe access, the contractor may review visible roof coverings, ridge and verge details, chimneys, flashing, flat roof areas, gutters, roofline details and loft evidence where access is agreed.
For buyers comparing roof inspection before buying house, the important point is whether the service gives clear written roof evidence before exchange, not just a quick verbal opinion or a sales-led repair estimate.
A helpful roof inspection before buying a house should explain visible roof defects, access limitations, likely repair routes, photos where possible and estimated repair cost guidance where the contractor can give sensible buyer-focused guidance.
Buyer advice
What cannot always be confirmed?
Hidden defects, covered areas, unsafe roof sections, structural movement, trapped moisture and specialist concerns may not be confirmed from a visual inspection. The report will explain limitations and recommend further investigation where needed.
For buyers comparing roof inspection before buying house, the important point is whether the service gives clear written roof evidence before exchange, not just a quick verbal opinion or a sales-led repair estimate.
A helpful roof inspection before buying a house should explain visible roof defects, access limitations, likely repair routes, photos where possible and estimated repair cost guidance where the contractor can give sensible buyer-focused guidance.
Buyer advice
Useful for solicitors and estate agents
Many buyers share written roof inspection reports with their solicitor, estate agent or seller when deciding what questions to ask before exchange.
For buyers comparing roof inspection before buying house, the important point is whether the service gives clear written roof evidence before exchange, not just a quick verbal opinion or a sales-led repair estimate.
A helpful roof inspection before buying a house should explain visible roof defects, access limitations, likely repair routes, photos where possible and estimated repair cost guidance where the contractor can give sensible buyer-focused guidance.
The aim is to help the buyer, solicitor, estate agent and seller understand the roof concern clearly enough to decide whether to proceed, ask questions, renegotiate or request further investigation.
Buyer advice
Clear next steps
The report can help you separate urgent works from future maintenance and decide whether to proceed, ask further questions or request specialist advice.
For buyers comparing roof inspection before buying house, the important point is whether the service gives clear written roof evidence before exchange, not just a quick verbal opinion or a sales-led repair estimate.
A helpful roof inspection before buying a house should explain visible roof defects, access limitations, likely repair routes, photos where possible and estimated repair cost guidance where the contractor can give sensible buyer-focused guidance.
Report contents
What's Included in the Report?
Each report is scoped to the property, survey wording and safe access available on the day. The purpose is to give buyers clear written roof evidence that can be understood before exchange, including what could be seen, what could not be checked safely and what the likely next steps may be.
Where possible, the report can include visible roof condition notes, photo references, access limitations, urgent and future repair guidance, and estimated repair cost guidance. It is designed to help with purchase decisions, solicitor questions and careful discussions with the estate agent or seller.
Typical contents
- Property and survey concern summary
- Visible roof defect notes and photos where possible
- Access limitations and areas not inspected
- Urgent repairs, future maintenance and further investigation notes
See the deliverable
Want to See What a Roof Report Looks Like?
View the example PDF to understand the type of property details, photo references, access notes, visible defects, repair guidance and limitations a buyer may receive. A sample report is useful when you want to know whether written roof evidence will be detailed enough for your solicitor, estate agent, seller or mortgage adviser before you commit to a purchase.
Useful before exchange
- Written evidence after survey concerns
- Photos where visible defects can be recorded
- Urgent and future works separated
- Estimated cost guidance where possible
Clear pricing
Roof Report Pricing
Pre-Purchase Roof Report
£349
- Written report before exchange
- Photos of visible roof issues
- Survey comments reviewed
- Repair cost guidance where possible
Commercial & Industrial Roof Reports
Quoted After Review
- Warehouses and industrial units
- Commercial flat roofs and rooflights
- Large or multi-section roof areas
- Access and safety scope reviewed first
Buyer questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The report can include visible roof condition notes, access limitations, photos, roof covering observations, urgent and future repair guidance and estimated cost guidance where possible.
Request it when a homebuyer survey, Level 2 survey or Level 3 survey flags roof concerns that could affect your budget, confidence or decision before exchange.
Where possible, the report can include estimated repair guidance for visible defects, but final costs can change because of access, hidden defects, materials, scaffold and contractor scope.
Many buyers share written roof evidence with their solicitor, estate agent, seller or mortgage adviser where appropriate. Your solicitor can advise how it should be used.
No. It is a visual roof condition report, not a RICS survey, structural survey, valuation, guarantee or warranty.
Send the property address, survey roof comments, estate agent details, any photos, your buying position and your exchange deadline if there is one.
Related guides
More Roof Survey Advice
Buyer guide
Do I Need a Roof Survey Before Buying a House?
When a separate roof inspection report may be sensible before committing to a purchase.
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Buyer guide
My Homebuyer Survey Says the Roof Needs Replacing - What Should I Do?
What to do when a survey report raises roof replacement concerns before exchange.
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Buyer guide
Should the Seller Fix the Roof Before Completion?
Options to discuss when roof defects are found before completion.
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Request a Roof Report
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.
Get Written Roof Advice Before You Buy
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.