Roof Inspections in London
Before buying an older London property, the real question is what state the roof is actually in. The same question matters after a storm passes through, since wind damage is not always obvious straight away. That's most true on homes with years of patch repairs already.
We match you with a local roofer who carries out surveys before you buy, checks after a storm, and full photo reports, since a written report gives you something solid to act on. See our roofing services in London, or read the national guide to roof inspections for what a survey covers.
Roof inspections in London cover the capital's Welsh slate and clay tile roofs, typically costing £100–£250 for a written photo report. They matter most before buying an older property, since patch repairs can hide a bigger problem.
Roofing in London — what local roofers know
London's moderate exposure rating reflects a city shaped more by the age of its housing than by severe weather. Storm Eunice and Storm Ciarán both left wind damage across the capital that is not always obvious from ground level. A proper inspection aims to catch exactly this kind of hidden damage, since it looks closely rather than from the pavement.
If an inspection turns up a problem, our roof repairs in London page covers the smaller jobs, although some findings point to something bigger. Our roof replacement in London page covers what to expect if the roof needs more than a patch. Either way, you get a written answer, since a roofer sees the roof up close, not from the pavement.
- Welsh slate and clay tile roofs on older terraces, since a repair needs to match stone or tile rather than swap in something cheaper.
- Wind damage from named storms (Storm Eunice, Storm Ciarán) that loosens tiles, ridges and flashings across the capital.
- Older housing with pitched roofs prone to slipped tiles, worn valleys and perished underlay.
How it works in London
- 1 Tell us once. Describe the job and your postcode. It takes under two minutes and there's no phone call to sit through.
- 2 We match you locally. We pass your request to a roofer in our network who covers WC2N/SW1A and works on your roof type.
- 3 You get a proper quote. The roofer surveys the roof and quotes in writing before any work begins. You choose whether to go ahead.
Roof Inspections costs in London
Every job is quoted after a proper look at the roof. Access, materials and condition all change the price, so beware of anyone quoting a fixed figure over the phone. See the Roof Inspections & Surveys FAQs below for typical prices, or read our roofing costs guide for full UK price ranges. Request quotes to get real numbers for your roof in London.
Looking for roof inspections outside London? Read about roof inspections & surveys nationwide, or see all roofing services in London.