
Roof Surveys
Roof Inspection Services in Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham, and Cardiff
If you need to file an insurance claim for roof repairs and want to know exactly what needs to be fixed, you would be wise to consult one of the expert RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Roof Surveyors from our panel.
An independent report from one of these skilled professionals can be very helpful. Their diagnosis of your roof’s condition is bound to impress your insurance provider, or in the unlikely event that you need to go to court, it could serve as a crucial piece of evidence. Your Roof Surveyor will make sure to check all the likely trouble spots, which include tiles, chutes, chimneys, lead work, and gutters. You receive a comprehensive report that includes a condition assessment, some recommendations, and a figure that approximates what it will cost to make the necessary repairs.
What constitutes a Roof Survey?
What does the Roof Survey Report consist of?
You will obtain quite a few key pieces of information from a thorough roof inspection report, including:
- Lifespan: your roofing specialist will usually assess the current condition and the age of your roofing to evaluate its remaining years until overhaul is required. This will enable them to give you a professional opinion on how long your roofing can be expected to last before it experiences a failure that results in significant repairs or a complete roof replacement.
- Repair or Replace: You need to determine if it makes more economic sense to fix visible damage or to replace the roof. This determination depends on the age of the roof, the nature and extent of the damage, and the total costs associated with either option.
- Condition overall: a good roof survey will also cover the big-picture elements of the state of the roof’s repair. This means the survey will assess whether the roof has unsightly and possibly structural cracks, leaks, or missing tiles. It’s critical to get this assessment, for if the roof has any serious structural issues, that will have long-term adverse effects on the roof’s ability to repel adverse weather. The surveyor will also look at the big structural elements of the roof: how they are fastened, whether they have any warps or bends, and whether they are in good condition overall.
- Gutters and Drainage Systems: an all-inclusive examination to ensure that the gutters and drainage systems are free-flowing and properly aligned to direct water away from the house.
- Chimneys & Other Elements: inspecting the structural stability of features such as chimneys, vents, and skylights is an important part of our overall analysis. While these components may not be directly related to the roof itself, they sure do seem to affect the roof’s performance. So, inspecting them is essential.
This thorough examination does far more than merely reveal the roof’s present state; it bestows upon us the understanding necessary to make informed decisions. When the time comes to choose between maintenance and repair or to make the less frequently needed but sometimes unavoidable decision to replace the roof entirely, this inspection gives us the insight to confidently choose the path that will ensure the safety and longevity of the property.
Insurance Claim Roof Surveys
When you file a claim with your insurance company for roof repairs, it is good to have an independent damage assessment done. The independent report is written by a third party and describes two main things: (1) the type and extent of the damage to the roof, and (2) the kind of repairs (if any) that are necessary to return the roof to a wind/watertight condition. To the insurance company, the independent survey is usually required as evidence so that it is less likely to have to pay for unnecessary repairs.
Complete documentation: any damage incurred will cost you resources. The examination by the surveyor will consist of a complete investigation of the roof. The surveyor will produce a report that details the damage and lists the roof’s problems. His report will also include photographs in which he/she has marked the key areas with tape.
Assistance with Insurance Claims: this roof survey report is intended to facilitate your claims process with the insurance provider. The team has authored a report that maintains independent integrity and goes into detail about the findings. Because of these characteristics, the report can be effective in ensuring that the insurance provider meets its obligations and granting the claimant the coverage that is deserved.
Roof Inspections for Planning Repairs
It is essential to decide if a survey or inspection of the roof is necessary before undertaking any work on the roof. For straightforward jobs, such as stripping the roof of its covering and re-covering it, no inspection is likely to be necessary; however, for more complex roof works, an inspection might be in order. Unfortunately, many clients simply don’t have access to a licensed roofing surveyor who can perform such an inspection. And even when they do have access, these inspections can be costly.
- Finding the Problem: the expert surveyor you instruct will determine the cause of any leaking roofs and find out what damage has been done. He/she does this by inspecting the roof both from the inside and the outside of the building.
- Writing the Report for the Landlords: after doing a thorough job of inspecting, your surveyor writes up the results in a comprehensive report. The report can then be submitted to the landlord so he can take care of the necessary work.
3. Investigating the Roof in a Legal Dispute: if you’re having trouble with a landlord who won’t respond to or simply won’t take care of basic maintenance issues, a roof investigation survey will be critical. The survey can be used as key evidence should you need to take your case to court to get the landlord to make necessary repairs.
Roof Survey Reports on Roof Condition for Tenants
A lot of leaseholders will count on their freeholders to look after and fix their roofs. Our panel’s surveying services could take on a significant role in that.
- Assessing the Damage: when problems like a leaking roof occur, a team of assessors will carry out a thorough survey to determine not only where the damage is located but also the degree of damage.
- Detailed Report for Freeholder Communication: the surveyor will prepare a comprehensive report that addresses every facet of the damage and the necessary remedial action. This communication tool will be crafted with the freeholder in mind. It will make the case for urgent, decisive action to be taken now and will do so in a manner that a layperson can understand.
- Legal Assistance: if you have to bring your freeholder to task to make them do what is right and repair the roof, your report will prove invaluable as a piece of evidence. It will help show not only what the condition of the roof was at the time of the inspection but also what the condition of the roof is now.

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.