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Roof Inspections & Surveys

Photos of your actual roof with every finding — an inspection that arms you for negotiation, not a sales pitch for a new roof.
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  • Local roofers in our network
  • TrustMark & NFRC framing checked

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About roof inspections & surveys

A roof inspection answers the question every homeowner and homebuyer eventually asks: what state is it really in? Roofers in our network carry out pre-purchase surveys, insurance-claim assessments, and post-storm check-overs — increasingly using drones for a full photographic record without scaffolding. A proper report covers the covering, ridges and verges, valleys, flashings, chimney, roofline and what's visible from the loft, with photographs of every defect and a plain-English list of what needs doing now, what can wait, and what's fine.

How we help

Find Trusted Roofers is a national network that connects UK homeowners with local roofers. We are not a roofing contractor and we don't do the work ourselves — instead, you tell us about your roof inspections job once, and we match you with a roofer in our network who covers your postcode and works on your roof type. Every roofer quotes from their own survey; you deal directly with them and choose whether to proceed.

We check the roofers in our network against Companies House, confirm public liability insurance, and note any TrustMark, NFRC or CompetentRoofer membership. We verify what we can — we don't guarantee the work, which is contracted directly between you and the roofer.

Available across the UK

We connect homeowners with local roofers offering roof inspections in towns and cities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Browse areas we cover.

Roof Inspections & Surveys — FAQs

How much does a roof inspection cost?
A visual inspection with a written photo report typically costs £100–£250; drone surveys of larger or complex roofs somewhat more. Some roofers deduct the fee if you proceed with recommended work.
Should I get a roof survey before buying a house?
If the property is over 30 years old, has had visible repairs, or the mortgage survey flags the roof, yes — a £150 report can save thousands in negotiation or prevent an expensive surprise in your first winter.
What does a drone roof survey show?
High-resolution photographs of every slope, ridge, valley, chimney and flashing detail without anyone leaving the ground — ideal for tall, steep or fragile roofs where physical access would need scaffolding.
How often should a roof be inspected?
A quick professional check every 3–5 years, after any named storm, and annually once a roof passes 40 years old. Ten minutes of binocular time each spring from ground level costs nothing and catches most problems early.
Will the report help with an insurance claim?
Yes — a dated, photographed condition report is exactly the evidence insurers ask for when assessing storm-damage claims, and having a pre-storm report on file makes any future claim far stronger.

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