Roof Inspections & Surveys in Falkirk

If the property is over 30 years old, has visible repairs, or the mortgage survey flags the roof, yes, since a small fee now can prevent an expensive surprise later. Nationally, a visual inspection with a written photo report typically costs £100–£250.

Yes — drone surveys give high-resolution photographs of every slope, ridge, valley and flashing detail without scaffolding. This suits the steeper slate roofs found across the town's older streets, since access would otherwise be slow and costly.

Yes — a dated photo report is exactly the proof insurers ask for after storm damage, since it shows the roof's state beforehand. A report on file from before a storm like Arwen makes any future claim much stronger. Read our guide to storm damage for what to check.

A visual inspection with a written photo report typically costs £100–£250, while drone surveys of larger or complex roofs cost somewhat more. Some roofers deduct the fee if you proceed with recommended work.

Yes, if the property is over 30 years old, has had visible repairs, or the mortgage survey flags the roof. A £150 report can save thousands in negotiation. It can also prevent an expensive surprise in your first winter.

Sharp photos of every slope, ridge, valley, chimney and flashing, all taken without anyone leaving the ground. This suits tall, steep or fragile roofs where reaching them by hand would need scaffolding.

A quick check every 3–5 years, after any named storm, and once a year past 40 years old. Since ten minutes with binoculars each spring costs nothing, it catches most problems early.