What we check, what you should expect to receive in writing, and the questions worth asking any roofer before you book one.
A survey is where a roofing job succeeds or fails. Done properly it takes under an hour, and you should come away understanding exactly what's wrong and what it costs to fix.
What we look at
- The roof covering itself — condition of tiles or slate, and how the coursing is holding
- Ridges, hips and verges — the most exposed points and usually first to fail
- Flashing and lead work around chimneys and abutments
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits
- The loft from inside, for daylight, damp staining and the state of the battens
What you should get in writing
A written summary separating urgent work from what can wait, an itemised fixed price, and the scope — what's included and what isn't. If scaffolding is needed, say so on the quote, not later as an extra.
Questions worth asking anyone who quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include scaffolding and disposal?
- What guarantee do you give, and is it in writing?
- Who does the work — your own team or subcontractors?
- Is your public liability insurance in place, and can I see it?
What we do
Every survey is free and carries no obligation. You get photographs, a written summary and a fixed price. If the honest answer is that your roof is fine and just needs a few slates and a gutter clear, that's what we'll tell you — we'd rather be the firm you call for the next twenty years than over-quote you once.
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Free survey, photographs, and a fixed written price. No obligation and no sales pressure.
Costs and timings in this article are guides for Medway and Kent properties. Every roof is different — a survey is the only way to get an accurate figure.