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Booking a roof inspection in York? Roof York provides thorough roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and homebuyers. We check tiles or slates, ridges/verges, valleys, leadwork, gutters and flat roofs, plus key loft checks for underlay and ventilation. You’ll receive photos, plain-English findings and a written quotation for any repairs.
When to Book a Roof Survey in York
- Buying or selling a property: confirm roof condition and likely maintenance items.
- After storms: check for slipped tiles/slates, cracked ridges or displaced flashings.
- Persistent marks or damp: trace recurring stains to their true source.
- Planned works: before solar installation, loft conversions or chimney alterations.
- Routine maintenance: annual check to prevent small defects becoming costly repairs.
Repair-first ethos: Our reports focus on what truly needs attention now, what can wait, and what to monitor—so you can plan sensibly.
What Your Roof Inspection Covers
External Checks
- Tiles/slates, fixings and localised breaks; general condition of coverings
- Ridges, hips and verges (mortar condition or mechanical fixings)
- Valleys and junctions; signs of blockage or split detailing
- Leadwork at chimneys and abutments; upstand heights and laps
- Gutters, downpipes and outlets; evidence of overflow or staining
- Flat roofs: laps, upstands and outlets; signs of ponding or blistering
Internal/Loft Checks (where accessible)
- Underlay condition at eaves and between battens
- Signs of water tracking, salt marks or daylight through defects
- Ventilation and condensation risks around insulation
- Timber condition (visual) where safely accessible
What You Receive — Clear, Prioritised Outputs
- Photo set highlighting issues and the surrounding context
- Plain-English findings for each area inspected
- Priority plan with simple tags: P1: urgent P2: 3–12 months P3: monitor
- Written quotation for any recommended repairs or maintenance
Where access is restricted or specialist equipment is needed, we’ll explain options (short-duration tower, safe ladder access, or other). If an area cannot be reached, it will be clearly noted in the findings.
Our Roof Survey Process
- Booking & brief: tell us the property type, access, and issues you’ve noticed.
- On-site inspection: safe access checks; external and loft observations where accessible.
- Diagnosis: trace likely leak paths and confirm the detail at risk (e.g., valley, step flashing).
- Photos & findings: we collate clear images with a short explanation for each point.
- Written quotation: repair-first options with sensible scope and timing.
Homebuyers: If you have a surveyor’s comment about the roof, send it to us—we’ll focus our checks on that area and explain practical remedies in plain language.
Roof Survey FAQs
How long does a roof inspection take?
Most homes take around an hour on site, depending on access and complexity. You’ll receive clear findings and, where relevant, a written quotation for repairs.
Do you need scaffold?
Not usually. Many checks are completed from safe ladder or tower access. If a specific area requires additional equipment, we’ll explain why and outline options.
Can you inspect without the owner present?
Yes, with permission and safe access information. If loft access is required, someone may need to be present to unlock rooms or hatches.
Will I get photos and a written quotation?
Yes. Photos and plain-English findings come as standard, along with a written quotation for any repairs.