07766 878193Open 24 hours (call-out fee applies after 5pm) AboutServicesRoof replacementA full re-roof priced as one fixed figure before we lift a tile, carried out by the same three-man team from strip-out to final clear-up, and guaranteed for 25 years on workmanship. You get a dry, finished roof and a price that does not move.Flat roofingThree-layer torch-on felt systems fitted by roofers who lay them week in, week out, with the falls, upstands and detailing that decide whether a flat roof drains or ponds. Fixed price agreed first, hot-works insured, 25-year workmanship guarantee.Roof repairsFrom a single slipped tile to a leak nobody else has found, we diagnose the cause instead of sealing the symptom, then fix it for a fixed price agreed before we start. Contactable 24 hours a day when it can't wait.Lead workThe junctions are where roofs leak, and lead is what stops them. Code-appropriate flashings, valleys, chimney lead and lead flat roofs, cut in and dressed on site, not sealed over with mastic. Fixed price agreed first.Chimney workStacks take more weather than any other part of the roof and get looked at least. We repair, repoint, re-flaunch and re-lead them, or take them down and make good, for one fixed price agreed before we start.RepointingRidges, verges, stacks and brickwork raked out and pointed in the right mortar, not skimmed over the top. It's the cheapest work on the roof and the work that prevents the most expensive damage.GutteringOverflowing, sagging or split guttering puts water down the elevation instead of into the drain, and stained brickwork is the cheapest thing it damages. Replacement, repairs and downpipes at a fixed price agreed first.Fascias & soffitsThe roofline is where the roof, the gutter and the wall all meet, and where rot, wasps and wind-driven rain all get in when it fails. Renewed properly, with ventilation designed in, at a fixed price agreed first.Roof surveysA roofer's verdict in writing on what the roof is actually doing: what has failed, what is about to, and what it will realistically cost. A paid service, separate from our free quotes, so the report answers to you and nothing else.Small building workThe brickwork, making good and general building jobs that sit alongside a roof, handled by the same team, on the same scaffold, under the same fixed price. No second trade to chase, no gap between who does what. AreasTwickenhamRichmondTeddingtonHamptonFelthamIsleworthHounslowKingston upon ThamesWorthingChichesterBrightonHorshamCrawleyBurgess HillShoreham-by-SeaLittlehamptonHaywards HeathBognor RegisHove Our workReviewsContact07766 878193Get a free quote Menu - Home - / - Services - / - Roof surveysBased in Twickenham · serving South West London & West Sussex # Roof surveys andpre-purchaseinspections A roofer's verdict in writing on what the roof is actually doing: what has failed, what is about to, and what it will realistically cost. A paid service, separate from our free quotes, so the report answers to you and nothing else. Get my free quote07766 878193 Written report · third-generation roofer, 10 years in the trade · £2m public liability ## Book a free quote Tell us the postcode and the problem. We'll do the rest. WrittenReport with findings and condition verdict PaidA standalone service, separate from free quotes £2mPublic liability insurance FreeQuotes for any remedial work we identify The service ## A roof looked at properly, and written down A roof survey is a paid inspection that produces a written verdict on the condition of the roof: the covering, the underlay where visible, the ridges and verges, the flashings and leadwork, the valleys, the chimney stack, the roofline and the guttering, plus the loft side where access allows, which is where a lot of the real story is. It is used by buyers whose homebuyer's report has flagged the roof and said 'obtain a specialist quotation', by sellers who want to know what will come up before it does, by landlords planning maintenance across a portfolio, and by owners who have been given wildly different opinions and want one that is written down and independent. This is deliberately separate from our free quotes. A quote prices work we would like to do; a survey tells you what is there. Charging for it is what makes it worth reading, the report says the roof is fine when the roof is fine, and says how long it has left when it hasn't. - ### Who it's for Buyers, sellers, landlords, managing agents and owners who need an informed, written answer rather than another verbal opinion. - ### When it's needed Before exchanging on a property, after a survey flags the roof, before budgeting maintenance, or when quotes you've received disagree wildly. - ### What you get A written report covering condition, defects found, likely causes, urgency and realistic remaining life, plus free quotes for anything you decide to have done. What it costs to leave it ## Buying a roof you haven't looked at is an expensive gamble A general homebuyer's survey looks at the roof from the ground and from the loft hatch, then recommends a specialist. That recommendation exists because the difference between a sound roof and a failed one is tens of thousands of pounds, and it is not visible from the pavement. - ### A five-figure surprise after completion A covering at end of life becomes your problem the day you get the keys, with no leverage left to negotiate on price. - ### Negotiating blind Without a written figure and a written defect list, a seller has no reason to move on price and you have nothing to point at. - ### Repairs that treat the wrong thing Damp gets blamed on the covering when it is condensation, gutters or a stack. Fixing the wrong item costs money and leaves the leak. - ### Budgets set by guesswork Landlords and agents planning maintenance from a ground-level glance either overspend early or get caught out by a failure mid-tenancy. ### Common mistakes - Relying on a valuation or a general survey to tell you the condition of the roof covering. - Taking a verbal 'that'll need doing' from someone who then quotes for doing it, with nothing in writing. - Assuming a roof that isn't currently leaking is a roof with life left in it. - Skipping the loft inspection, where perished felt, condensation and daylight through the covering all show up first. - Confusing a free quote with an independent assessment; they answer different questions. Our process ## How the job runs, step by step 01 ### Brief and booking Tell us the property, the age if you know it, and what prompted the survey, a purchase, a flagged report, a recurring leak. We agree the fee up front. 02 ### External inspection The covering, ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, stack, roofline and guttering, examined from a safe vantage, not squinted at from the road. 03 ### Internal and loft inspection Where access allows, we look at the underside: felt condition, timbers, daylight, staining, insulation and whether the roof is ventilated. 04 ### Diagnosis Each defect is traced to a cause rather than listed as a symptom, so you know whether you're looking at a repair, a component, or the whole covering. 05 ### Written report You receive findings, condition, urgency and realistic remaining life in writing, in language you can put in front of a seller or a solicitor. 06 ### Free quotes if you want them If you decide to have work done, quoting it is free and fixed-price as usual. There's no obligation, and the report stands on its own. What you get ## The difference it makes ### Negotiating power A written defect list and a realistic cost is the difference between 'the roof looks tired' and a number you can hold a seller to. ### Cause, not symptom We trace where water actually enters, so you don't buy a repair to the wrong part of the roof. ### Planning certainty Knowing whether a roof has years left or is at end of life turns maintenance into a budget line rather than an emergency. ### A roofer's eye Batten condition, nail failure, ventilation and lead detail read very differently to someone who fits roofs for a living. ### Independent by design It's a paid service precisely so the report can say the roof is fine, and does, when it is. ### A path forward If work is needed, quotes are free, fixed-price and guaranteed 25 years on workmanship. In detail ## What the survey covers Roof surveys across West Sussex and Brighton cover an enormous range of stock, Victorian slate, interwar clay, post-war concrete tile, modern trussed roofs and flat-roofed extensions bolted onto all of them. The checklist adapts, the method doesn't. ### The covering We assess the tiles or slates for slippage, cracking, delamination and nail failure, and look at the pattern of it, defects on one elevation mean something different from defects everywhere. Ridges, hips and verges are checked for bedding failure and movement, since these are the components most likely to come off in a storm and the cheapest to put right early. ### Junctions and leadwork Chimney flashings, abutments, valleys, dormers and rooflight details are the most common leak sources on any roof, and they are where mastic repairs get found. The chimney stack itself is assessed for pointing, flaunching, spalled brick and pot security, because a stack in poor order will keep feeding water past even sound lead. ### The loft side Where there is safe access, the loft tells you what the outside cannot: the condition of the underlay, whether battens and rafters are sound, whether there is staining, daylight or active water ingress, and whether the space is ventilated. Condensation is frequently mistaken for a leak. Wet insulation and damp timbers with an intact covering above usually means a ventilation problem, and it has a completely different fix. ### Roofline, guttering and flat areas Fascias, soffits and bargeboards are checked for rot and for whether the guttering has anything solid to hang from. Gutters are assessed for falls, joints and evidence of long-term overflow on the walls below. Flat sections, extensions, dormers, garages and bays, are checked for ponding, blistering, splits, upstand height and deck condition underfoot. - Covering condition and remaining life - Ridges, hips, verges and bedding - Lead flashings, valleys and abutments - Chimney stack, flaunching and pots - Loft: underlay, timbers, ventilation, ingress - Roofline, guttering and flat roof areas ### What a survey is not It is a roofing inspection, not a structural engineer's report and not a full building survey. If we see something that needs a structural opinion, significant spread, deflection or movement, the report says so and recommends the right specialist. It also is not a guarantee against future defects. It is a considered assessment of condition on the day, by someone who works on these roofs every week. ### Access and safety Safe access decides how much can be inspected. Some roofs can be assessed thoroughly from a ladder and the loft; others need a tower or scaffold, and steeply pitched or fragile roofs need particular care. We agree access arrangements and any associated cost before the visit, so the fee is settled in advance like everything else we quote. Where we work ## Roof surveys across West Sussex & Brighton If your town isn't listed, call anyway; we're usually nearby. - Twickenham - Richmond - Teddington - Hampton - Feltham - Isleworth - Hounslow - Kingston upon Thames - Worthing - Chichester - Brighton - Horsham - Crawley - Burgess Hill - Shoreham-by-Sea - Littlehampton - Haywards Heath - Bognor Regis - Hove Related services ## Often done at the same time - Roof repairs - Roof replacement - Chimney work - Flat roofingSee all roofing services, go back to the homepage, or contact us for a free quote. Straight answers ## Roof surveys questions How much does a roof survey cost?It depends on the size and access of the property, and we agree the fee with you before the visit. Unlike our quotes, this is a paid service, because you're buying an independent written assessment rather than a price for work. Why isn't the survey free when your quotes are?Because they answer different questions. A quote prices work; a survey tells you the condition of the roof, including when there's nothing wrong with it. Charging for the report is what keeps it independent. How long does a survey take?The inspection itself is typically a couple of hours on a domestic property, depending on access and how much flat roof and leadwork there is. The written report follows afterwards. Do I get something in writing?Yes: that's the point. You get a written report covering findings, likely causes, urgency and realistic remaining life, in plain language you can share with a seller, solicitor or agent. Is this the same as a homebuyer's survey?No. A homebuyer's report covers the whole property and usually recommends a specialist look at the roof. This is that specialist look, by a roofer. Will you go into the loft?Where there is safe access, yes, and it's often the most informative part. Underlay condition, timber, ventilation and evidence of ingress all show up there first. Can I use the report to negotiate on a purchase?That's one of the most common reasons people commission one. A written defect list with a realistic cost attached is far more use in a negotiation than a general impression. What if the survey says work is needed?You're under no obligation to use us. If you want quotes for the work, those are free, fixed-price and carry our 25-year workmanship guarantee. Do you survey commercial buildings?Yes, including flat-roofed commercial units and mixed pitched-and-flat buildings. Access requirements are agreed in advance. How quickly can you come out?We book surveys in around ongoing work and can usually accommodate purchase deadlines. Tell us the date you're working to when you get in touch. Free, no-obligation quote ## Find out what the roof is really doing Buying, selling, or tired of contradictory opinions; we'll inspect the roof properly and put the verdict in writing. Call to agree the fee and a date; any remedial quotes afterwards are free. 07766 878193Or email bwroofing1@icloud.com · Based in Twickenham · serving South West London & West Sussex Read our customer reviews - 25-year workmanship guarantee - £2m public liability - Fixed price, never day rates Twickenham-based roofers, covering South West London and West Sussex since 2019. 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