Specialist pre-purchase roof inspections from £250 across Winsford and Cheshire West. Full external and internal roof assessment with photographic report inside 48 hours, used as evidence for negotiation or insurer queries. Independent of any subsequent repair work, no obligation to use us for the fix.
Your trusted, local experts delivering quality workmanship and lasting protection for your home across Winsford and the wider Cheshire West region.
External roof inspection from a ladder or scaffold (we get on the roof rather than viewing from the ground), full slate and tile condition check, ridge and verge inspection, valley and chimney check including all leadwork (Code 4 and Code 5 detailing, soakers, valley liners, back gutters, aprons), flat roof membrane condition where present, gutter and downpipe condition, fascia and soffit condition, internal loft inspection for rafter and purlin condition, sarking board and breathable membrane check, signs of damp, condensation, historic leak repair or spray foam, ventilation assessment. Drone photography on roofs that cannot be safely accessed.
A jargon-free written report inside 48 hours of the survey, organised by roof area (front pitch, rear pitch, valleys, chimneys, leadwork, flat sections, internal/loft). Each defect photographed and captioned with severity (urgent, near-term, monitor) and indicative repair cost so you can use it for negotiation. The report includes our professional opinion on remaining roof life and recommended scope of work, with no obligation to use us for any repairs identified. Most clients use the report to negotiate the asking price down by the cost of remedial work, or to require the seller to fix issues before completion.
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey covers the whole property and the surveyor typically views the roof from the ground or a first-floor window, not from on top of it. The chimney, valley liners, ridge bedding, leadwork detailing and rear-pitch slate condition are functionally invisible from below. Spray foam, hidden rot in roof timbers, blocked vents and historic patch repairs are easily missed. Our survey is roof-specialist only, we get on the roof, into the loft, and into the detail. That is why most RICS reports referring 'further specialist roof inspection' end up with a roofer rather than a building surveyor.
Survey fee is a fixed £250 for properties up to a 3-bed semi, £350 for larger detached properties, £450 for properties over 4 bedrooms or with multiple roof sections. Report delivered inside 48 hours of the inspection. Survey fee is the same whether you choose to use us for any subsequent repairs or not, and the report is professionally independent so it stands as evidence with your solicitor, insurer or the seller's surveyor. Call 01244 727509 or use the form below to book.
Homebuyer surveys across these key Cheshire and North West locations.
A standard RICS building survey looks at the roof from the ground or an upstairs window. Hidden problems like rotten roof timbers, failing leadwork, blocked vents, spray foam and historic patch repairs are easily missed and can cost five-figure sums to put right within months of moving in. A specialist survey catches them before exchange.
Photographic, jargon-free, organised by roof area with severity rating and indicative repair cost on every defect. Designed to be used directly in negotiation with the seller or in correspondence with your solicitor.
We get on the roof and into the loft. RICS surveys typically do not. We are roof specialists with active on-tools experience so the cost estimates are accurate.
Yes, every chimney stack is inspected for repointing, flaunching, lead flashing and pot/cowl condition. Chimneys are the single most common source of hidden roof leaks.
£250 for properties up to a 3-bed semi, £350 for larger detached, £450 for over 4 bedrooms or multi-section. Report inside 48 hours.