Roof inspections are essential for analyzing the roof's condition and spotting areas that may need repairs. A roof inspection aims to determine the roof’s current condition, identify any potential problems or areas of concern, and provide recommendations for repairs or maintenance as needed. Whether you're selling a house, dealing with storm damage, or maintaining your property, a roof inspection is crucial. Getting a roof inspection safeguards a building’s structure, increases roof longevity, and reduces the risk of expensive future repairs.

Insurance companies request roof surveys to assess property conditions and minimize risks. When insuring a newly purchased home, an inspection ensures the roof meets policy requirements. The insurer will likely request an inspection to confirm that the roof is structurally sound and doesn’t require urgent maintenance. Similarly, if you are filing a claim with your insurance company, they may require a roof inspection to determine the extent of the damage and whether the damage was caused by a covered event (such as a storm or hail). As part of policy renewal, insurers may mandate a roof inspection to reassess coverage eligibility. Evaluating the roof condition helps insurers decide on policy terms and possible premium adjustments. Overall, a roof inspection is typically required by an insurance company to evaluate the roof’s condition and determine the risk of insuring the property.

Roof inspections and roof surveys both check a roof’s condition, but their methods and detail levels differ. Roof inspections are primarily visual assessments performed by roofing professionals to check for surface-level problems. During an inspection, the roofing materials, flashing, skylights, and chimneys are all checked for any visible damage or wear. Our experts check for any wear and tear, damage, or structural concerns that could impact the roof’s performance. The primary goal of a roof inspection is to detect existing issues and suggest necessary repairs or upkeep. Basic roof inspections check for surface damage and defects but do not delve into advanced structural assessments. A full roof survey goes beyond a visual inspection, incorporating advanced testing methods. Roof surveys combine traditional inspections with advanced evaluations to obtain in-depth data on roof conditions. This may include testing the roof deck’s moisture content, measuring the roofing material’s thickness, or using specialised equipment to identify problems that are not visible to the naked eye. Roof surveys are often more thorough and time-consuming than roof inspections, which may be more expensive. Roof surveys are ideal for commercial, industrial, or high-risk roofs that require in-depth analysis.

Buying or selling a property? A roof inspection can help you understand the roof’s condition and identify any potential issues that may need to be addressed before buying or selling a home. After a storm, hail, or other severe weather: If your area has experienced a storm, hail, or other weather events that may have damaged your roof, a roof inspection can help to determine the extent of the damage and identify any repairs that may be needed. If your roof is reaching 20 years or older: Over time, roofs become more vulnerable to damage, making routine inspections important for maintenance. Seeing signs of roof deterioration? If you are noticing leaks, water damage, or other issues with your roof, a roof inspection can help to identify the cause of the problem and suggest repair solutions.

How quickly you get your roof inspection report depends on the size of the roof, the level of assessment needed, and our availability. In most cases, our roof inspections should take a few hours to complete, depending on the size of the roof and the number of components that need to be inspected. After the inspection is complete, we will typically need some time to compile the inspection report and document our findings. A more complex inspection will take additional time to analyze and document findings properly. On average, you can expect to receive your full report a few days after the inspection is carried out. For most domestic properties, we can provide a preliminary report on the same day as the inspection.