Roof Survey in Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham & Cardiff
A building regulations application must be made for each roofing project.
If the new tile covering is to be heavier than the existing tiles, then the whole roof structure must undergo a full structural appraisal.
If you don’t arrange for a fabric appraisal, you could run into some pretty serious future property problems. The worst potential scenario is that the roof structure could be warped and weakened. If this happens, you’re looking at some pretty severe physical manifestation of problems, including the prospect that your roof slopes could actually sag downward, leading to pretty significant destruction in the main internal members of the roof.
Indications That a Roof Requires an Inspection
The necessity for a roof survey can be triggered by several signs emanating from your property. If you notice any of the following, it is time to call in the roof professionals:
Interior
- Timber streaks: these indicate mould from moisture seeping through the roof.
- Sagging: if your roof is sagging, that’s a signal that something is seriously wrong. The problem may be with the roof itself or with structural support issues.
- Water leaks: the most obvious sign you’re having issues with your roof. The could be due to open joints or broken tiles.
- Illumination: visible light streaming into the roof space indicates that there are penetrations in the roof—whether holes, cracks, or seams.
Exterior
- Tiles are damaged: these may be cracked, slipped, or missing, and thus need fixing or replacing.
- Older roofs: a roof over 20 years old typically requires replacement.
- Moss and mould: this indicates moisture damage, which can cause rotting.
- Debris in the gutters: Roof deterioration might show itself in the gutter with pieces of roof tile and shingle.
- Ponding: if water is collecting and not draining away, then the roof is not functioning as it ought to.
- Loose guttering: the roof could be affecting the gutter fixings (connections to the roof).
- Loose flashing: if the lead work is coming away, then this will need fixing or replacing.
- Undulations: dips or bulges in the roof mean a compromised structure, which could collapse if it were to sustain a severe event.
Surveys of Commercial Property
If you’re thinking of acquiring, leasing, subletting, disposing of, or altering commercial premises in Manchester, you would be well advised to locate a surveyor skilled in the nuances of commercial building surveying – should you spot a defect in a commercial building you can use that information to negotiate an asking price for the property that’s considerably lower than what the seller originally wanted, or you can talk your way out of a bad deal altogether.
Our Manchester-based team of RICS-compliant commercial building surveyors is equipped to handle matters throughout Manchester.
Contact
Our team prioritizes client care above all else. We look forward to being in touch with you so you can instruct a surveyor in Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham or Cardiff. You can reach out to us easily. Just fill out our form, and we’ll get back to you with a free quote for your survey. All our surveyors are qualified as members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and we are one of the UK’s leading providers of building survey and valuation services:
- Accredited Professionals: Certified by organizations like RICS, CIOB, and RPSA.
- Customized Survey Reports: inspections to meet your specific requirements.
- Local Expertise: Deep understanding and specialized knowledge.
- Expert Guidance: Professional recommendations and support.
The property survey you commission will be carried out by an accredited professional. Your chartered surveyor will be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or will belong to some other industry-standard professional body. Rest assured; you will receive highest quality of professional service for your survey.
