Roof surveys help assess the state of a roof, uncovering issues that may require attention. Roof surveys focus on evaluating the existing state of a roof, finding weak points, and advising on repairs. Whether you're selling a house, dealing with storm damage, or maintaining your property, a roof inspection is crucial. Roof inspections can help to protect the structural integrity of a building, extend the life of a roof, and prevent costly repairs down the line.

Insurance companies request roof surveys to assess property conditions and minimize risks. If you're a homebuyer looking for insurance coverage, a roof survey might be mandatory. A roof check allows the insurer to assess whether immediate repairs are necessary before issuing coverage. Roof inspections during claims help insurers distinguish between covered damages and pre-existing issues. As part of policy renewal, insurers may mandate a roof inspection to reassess coverage eligibility. By assessing the roof’s current state, insurance companies can calculate the level of risk associated with the property. 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.

Both roof inspections and roof surveys evaluate a roof’s condition, but they vary in their depth and purpose. Roof inspections are primarily visual assessments performed by roofing professionals to check for surface-level problems. The inspection process covers various components, including roofing materials, flashing, and additional features like skylights and chimneys. Inspectors identify any potential weak points, leaks, or damage that could compromise the roof’s function. The primary goal of a roof inspection is to detect existing issues and suggest necessary repairs or upkeep. A standard roof inspection is more surface-level and does not typically involve advanced diagnostic tests. Unlike inspections, roof surveys deliver a detailed, comprehensive assessment of the entire roofing structure. In addition to visual examinations, roof surveys often include technical analysis and in-depth condition reporting. 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.

If you are buying or selling a home: Before purchasing or selling, a roof inspection helps identify any necessary repairs or concerns. Post-storm roof assessment: After severe weather, a roof inspection ensures that no unseen damage threatens your property. Aging roofs need professional evaluation: A roof that has surpassed two decades should be inspected to avoid unexpected failures. Struggling with roofing issues? Persistent leaks, water stains, or missing shingles indicate it’s time for a professional roof assessment.

Several factors, such as roof size, inspection difficulty, and current workload, determine how long it takes to receive your report. 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. Once the inspection is finished, our team will process the results and create a comprehensive report detailing our findings. How long it takes to prepare the report is influenced by the complexity of the survey and required documentation. Typically, reports are delivered within a few days, depending on the survey complexity. In many cases, homeowners receive a preliminary inspection overview immediately after the survey.