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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.

London · SW18

RICS regulated

★★★★★ 4.9 · 120 reviews

Service: Roof survey
Earliest visit: Tue 9 Jun
Fixed quote: £299 inc. VAT

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Roof Survey

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A roof survey is a focused, specialist inspection of the roof rather than the whole house — the covering, the structure beneath it, flashings, chimneys, valleys and gutters. It is the report to commission when an estate agent has flagged the roof, a full survey rated it a 2 or 3, or you simply want certainty before buying or repairing.

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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

What you get

What a roof survey reveals

Slipped, cracked & missing tiles

The condition of the covering — slates, tiles or other materials — including slipped, broken, delaminating or missing units that let water in.

Failed flashings & junctions

Lead and mortar flashings around chimneys, abutments, valleys and parapets, where most roof leaks actually begin rather than at the tiles themselves.

Sagging & structural movement

Dips or waves in the roof line that can point to overloaded, spread or failing rafters, purlins or trusses beneath the covering.

Chimney stacks & pots

Leaning stacks, eroded pointing, cracked flaunching and unstable pots, plus the condition of the chimney where it passes through the roof.

Leaks, damp & water ingress

Penetrating damp, staining and active leaks, traced back to the likely point of entry rather than just the symptom showing inside.

Gutters, downpipes & drainage

Blocked, sagging or leaking rainwater goods and fascias that cause overflow, damp walls and timber decay at the eaves.

Roof timbers & ventilation

Where accessible from the loft, the rafters, battens, sarking and felt, signs of rot or beetle, and whether the roof void is adequately ventilated.

Insulation & condensation

Loft insulation cover and signs of interstitial condensation that can quietly rot timbers and shorten the roof's remaining life.

Repair advice & next steps

A plain assessment of remaining service life, whether localised repair or full re-covering is sensible, and what further investigation is warranted.

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

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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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