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Instant fixed quotes from local RICS-regulated surveyors for a focused inspection of the covering, flashings, chimneys and gutters. Compare price, availability and reviews, then book online.

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What it finds

What a roof survey actually reveals.

A focused look at the covering, the structure beneath it, and everywhere water really gets in.

Slipped, cracked and missing tiles — found during a Roof survey

Slipped, cracked and missing tiles

The state of the covering itself — slates and tiles that are loose, broken, delaminating or gone. The most common reason a roof lets water in.

Chimney stacks and flashings — found during a Roof survey

Chimney stacks and flashings

Leaning stacks, eroded pointing, cracked flaunching and the lead flashings around them — where most roof leaks actually begin, rather than at the tiles.

Gutters and downpipes — found during a Roof survey

Gutters and downpipes

Blocked, sagging or leaking rainwater goods that overflow onto the walls and quietly rot the timbers at the eaves.

Leaks and water ingress — found during a Roof survey

Leaks and water ingress

Tide-marks, staining and active leaks inside, traced back to the likely point of entry on the roof rather than just the damp patch you can see.

Roof timbers in the loft — found during a Roof survey

Roof timbers in the loft

Where the loft can be reached, the rafters, battens and felt are checked for rot, beetle and the signs of a structure under strain.

Condensation in the roof void — found during a Roof survey

Condensation in the roof void

Poor ventilation and interstitial condensation that keeps timbers damp and shortens the roof's remaining life without ever showing on the outside.

Also checked: Sagging and roof-line movement Loft insulation cover Roof void ventilation Remaining service life Repair versus re-covering advice

A roof survey inspects what can be seen safely — from the ground, a ladder, the loft and, where used, a drone. It is not a guarantee, and it can't reveal defects hidden beneath the covering.

What to expect

Your booking, on one live view.

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23 Acacia Road, SW18

Roof Survey

Sarah is 12 mins away Live tracking

Sarah M. MRICS

★ 4.9 · 120 jobs

RICS

  1. Booked & paid

    £299 fixed, inc. VAT · Stripe

  2. On the way Live

    Arriving around 09:40

  3. On site

    ~1-2 hours on site for most roofs, longer for large, steep or multi-section roofs

  4. Report delivered

    Expected Fri 12 Jun

Illustrative view — quotes, timings and availability vary by property and area.

Check availability

See each provider's earliest visit and pick a slot that fits your timeline.

Chat privately

Ask anything before you commit. Your details stay private until you book.

Book securely

Pay the fixed, VAT-inclusive quote online with Stripe. Written confirmation lands straight away.

Track the job

Follow it from booked, to attended, to report delivered.

A contractor quotes to fix the roof. An independent surveyor tells you whether it really needs it.

No repair to sell, no sale to protect. Just an impartial read on the roof over your head.

Is this the right one?

Who a Roof survey is for.

  • Buyers whose RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey rated the roof a 2 or 3 and recommended further investigation by a specialist
  • Owners noticing damp patches, ceiling stains, slipped or missing tiles, or a sagging roof line who need the cause diagnosed
  • Anyone buying an older, re-covered or extended property where the age and remaining life of the roof is unclear
  • People weighing up localised repair versus full re-roofing who want an impartial assessment before getting contractor quotes
  • Sellers wanting evidence the roof is sound to reassure a hesitant buyer and protect the sale

How much it costs

Roof survey cost in 2026.

On Home.co.uk a roof survey is a fixed £299–£599 inc VAT — the quote you see is the price you pay, with no "from £X" teasers and nothing added at checkout

£299–£599

UK roof surveys typically run from roughly £150 to £600, depending on access and complexity

Price is driven mainly by the roof's size, height and complexity, how it can safely be accessed (ground level, ladder, drone or scaffold), the property's location, and whether the loft can be inspected from inside.

How long it takes

Appointment and turnaround.

On-site / inspection

~1-2 hours on site for most roofs, longer for large, steep or multi-section roofs

Report / certificate

~2-5 working days, with photographs of the defects found

Allow roughly 1 week from booking to report; arranging safe access such as scaffold or a cherry picker can add time

Why compare here

Comparing that actually means comparing.

Rivals make you fill in a form and wait for a panel to email estimates and call you back. Home.co.uk shows you bookable quotes you can confirm in minutes.

Real fixed prices

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Live availability

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Genuine reviews

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Regulated & accountable

Every provider is RICS.

A roof survey on Home.co.uk is carried out by a RICS-regulated surveyor — the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. That means the inspection follows a professional code of conduct, the surveyor carries professional indemnity insurance, and there is a formal complaints route behind the report you rely on. Unlike a roofing contractor, a chartered surveyor has no interest in selling you the repair, so the advice stays impartial.

RICS — Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

When you compare on Home.co.uk you're comparing like-for-like, accredited providers — never the cheapest unqualified option.

Common questions

Roof survey, answered.

What is a roof survey and how is it different from a full house survey?
A roof survey is a focused, specialist inspection of just the roof — the covering, structure, flashings, chimneys, valleys and gutters. A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey assesses the whole property and rates the roof as one of many elements. If a full survey flags the roof, a roof survey zooms in to diagnose the cause and advise on repairs. It is a deeper look at one part, not a substitute for a whole-home survey.
How much does a roof survey cost in the UK?
A standalone roof survey typically costs roughly £150 to £600. On Home.co.uk it is a fixed £299–£599 inclusive of VAT — the figure you see is the figure you pay. Price depends mainly on the roof's size, height and complexity, how it can safely be reached, and your location. A large, steep or multi-section roof, or one needing scaffold or a cherry picker for access, sits towards the top of the range.
Do I need a roof survey if I have already had a RICS survey?
Often, yes. A Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the roof among everything else and, where the surveyor can't fully assess it from the ground or loft, will rate it a 2 or 3 and recommend a specialist. A focused roof survey acts on that advice: it diagnoses the likely cause, estimates remaining service life and tells you whether localised repair or re-covering is the sensible route before you commit or spend.
How does the surveyor access and inspect the roof?
It depends on the roof. Surveyors inspect from ground level with binoculars and from a ladder where safe, from inside via the loft, and increasingly with a drone for steep or high roofs that can't be reached safely. For a close hands-on inspection of a tall or complex roof, scaffold or a cherry picker may be needed and arranged separately. Working at height is governed by health and safety rules, so the surveyor will only access what is safe.
Will a drone be used for my roof survey?
Possibly. Many surveyors now use drones to photograph steep, high or otherwise hard-to-reach roofs safely, capturing close-up images of the covering, flashings and chimneys without scaffold. Whether a drone is used depends on the property, the surrounding airspace and the weather on the day. If a drone or other special access is part of the service, it is included in the fixed quote you see — not added at checkout.
What problems does a roof survey commonly find?
The most common findings are slipped, cracked or missing tiles, failed lead or mortar flashings around chimneys and abutments, blocked or leaking gutters, leaning or eroded chimney stacks, and dips in the roof line that suggest structural movement. From the loft, surveyors look for damp, rot, beetle and poor ventilation. Many leaks trace back to flashings and junctions rather than the tiles, which is why a focused inspection is worthwhile.
Is a roof survey carried out by a RICS surveyor?
On Home.co.uk, yes — every surveyor you compare is regulated by RICS, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. That means a professional code of conduct, professional indemnity insurance and a complaints procedure behind the report. Some roof inspections elsewhere are done by roofing contractors; the difference is that an independent RICS surveyor has no interest in selling you the repair, so the advice stays impartial.
How long does a roof survey take, and when do I get the report?
The inspection itself usually takes around one to two hours for a typical roof, longer for large, steep or multi-section roofs. The written report, with photographs of the defects found, is normally back within about two to five working days. Allow roughly a week overall from booking to report. If scaffold or a cherry picker has to be arranged for safe access, that can add a few days at the start.
Can a roof survey help me renegotiate the price?
Often, yes. If the survey finds significant defects — failed flashings, widespread tile failure, structural movement or a roof near the end of its life — you have an evidence-based, photographed basis to ask the seller to reduce the price or carry out repairs before completion. Because the report is written by an impartial RICS surveyor rather than a contractor quoting for the work, it carries weight in that conversation.
Is a roof survey the same as a mortgage valuation?
No. A mortgage valuation is carried out for the lender to confirm the property is worth roughly what they are lending; it is not a survey of condition and is not designed to protect you. A roof survey is an independent, specialist assessment of the roof's condition for your benefit. The two serve completely different purposes, and a valuation tells you nothing reliable about whether the roof needs work.
Do the quoted prices include VAT and are they final?
Yes. The roof survey quotes you compare on Home.co.uk are fixed and inclusive of VAT — the figure you see is the figure you pay, with no "from" teasers and no add-ons appearing at checkout. If a roof is unusually complex and the surveyor recommends additional access such as scaffold or further specialist investigation, they will tell you separately and you decide before any extra work is agreed.
Why compare roof survey quotes on Home.co.uk?
Rivals tend to make you fill in a form and wait for a panel to email estimates and call you back. Home.co.uk shows you real, bookable quotes from local RICS-regulated surveyors side by side on fixed price, earliest availability and genuine reviews — so you can confirm and pay online in minutes. You compare like-for-like and book the right surveyor, not just the most convenient referral.

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