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Independent Roof Surveys

Know what you’re buying.
Know what you’ve got.

Independent flat roof surveys by specialists. Detailed condition reports for buyers, sellers, landlords and FM contractors. Photos, lifespan estimates, repair vs replace recommendations — all in plain English.

From £250 3–5 Day Turnaround Plain English Report No Obligation Quote
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Sky Guard surveyor inspecting a flat roof
£250
From
3–5
Day report turnaround
Independent
No obligation to use us
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Survey types

Six common reasons people need one.

If yours doesn't fit a category below — call. We've probably done it.

Pre-purchase survey

Before exchanging on a property — find out what you're buying. Independent of your seller's reports.

Condition survey

For owners — how much life is left in this roof? Plan a replacement budget properly.

Dilapidation survey

For landlords or end-of-lease scenarios. Photographic record of condition for tenant agreements.

Insurance claim survey

Independent assessment of damage and cause for insurance disputes.

Commercial / FM survey

Whole-portfolio surveys for FM contractors. Standardised reports, scheduled maintenance recommendations.

Post-storm assessment

Quick turnaround after weather events to identify damage before secondary issues develop.

What you get

A report that actually tells you something.

Not a tick-box exercise. Not jargon. A useful document you can act on.

  • Full photographic record of roof condition
  • System identification (single ply / felt / GRP / EPDM / asphalt)
  • Age estimate and remaining lifespan
  • List of every visible defect with severity
  • Membrane thickness check (where accessible)
  • Drainage and ponding assessment
  • Insulation and U-value estimate
  • Repair vs replace recommendation with indicative costs
  • Written summary in plain English
FAQ

Survey questions

How much does a roof survey cost?
£250–£600 depending on roof size, access, and report depth. Pre-purchase surveys at the lower end, commercial multi-roof surveys at the higher end. Get in touch with the property details and we'll quote.
Why use you and not a general surveyor?
General building surveyors flag problems but rarely know why a roof is failing or what it'll cost to fix. We're roofers — we know the systems, we know the failure patterns, and we cost the repairs accurately. The report is more useful and far more actionable.
How long does a survey take?
On site: 1–2 hours for a domestic roof, half a day for commercial. Report turnaround: 3–5 working days (faster on request).
Will you quote for the work too?
Yes — we can include an indicative quote if asked, and a firm quote on request. You're under no obligation to use us for the work itself. Many clients use our report and get other contractors to bid against our numbers.
Can you survey a roof you didn't install?
Yes — the vast majority of surveys we do are on roofs fitted by other contractors. We're objective; we're not trying to slag off the previous installer.
Is the survey valid for mortgage purposes?
Lenders accept independent specialist surveys. We'll prepare the report in a format you can submit to a lender or insurer.

Ready for a roof that actually lasts?

Free survey, no hard sell, transparent pricing. Speak to a real roofer in 30 seconds.

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