Pre-Purchase Roofing Surveys

Pre-Purchase Roofing Survey

We are an independent company specialising in Pre-Purchase Roofing Surveys for new and old properties in the following counties: London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey, Bedfordshire, Kent, Essex, Suffolk, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Sussex, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Manchester.

At Pre Purchase Survey we offer roof inspections to our customers and cover all types of roof structures and build ups.

The purpose of the survey is to assess the condition of the roof, identify any potential issues or areas of concern, to determine the need for repairs or replacements and to inform you as the customer the potential expenses incurred when upgrading the roof.

Within our reports we outline the following :

  • The condition of the timbers forming the internal structure e.g. ridge beam, trusses, purlins, wall plate, joists.

  • Ventilation & condensation; checking for any fungal growth and evidence of condensation

  • Roof coverings; including the type, condition and defects

  • Flashing; general condition and the ability to prevent leaks

  • Chimneys; condition of brickwork, pointing, pots and flaunching

  • Drainage and guttering; drainage defects and potential damp problems

  • Parapet walls; condition of pointing, brickwork, render and capping

  • Skylights, including Velux windows; condition and likelihood of leaks

  • Fascias, soffits, barge boards and drip details; general condition and possible issues.

A roof survey ranges from £250 - £490 depending on the size of your property. To find out availability and to book your Pre-Purchase roof survey please select the button below ‘Book Your Inspection’.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pre-Purchase Survey?

 

When buying a property a Pre-Purchase Survey is a general term that can come in different forms. This could be a snagging survey to a new build house, a RICS conditions survey, a RICS homebuyers survey or a RICS full building survey to an older property. It can also be a specialist /technical survey e.g. a roofing or electrical survey.

What do you at Prepurchasesurvey.co.uk offer?

 

We offer specialist surveys. These are as follows:

  • Electrical

  • Heating & Plumbing

  • Below ground drainage

  • Cavity wall borescope inspection

  • Heat loss thermal imaging

  • Roofing

  • Damp & Timber

  • Asbestos 

  • Japanese knotweed

Should I have Pre-Purchase Survey undertaken?

 

You do not need to have a pre purchase survey undertaken on the property you are buying however a pre purchase survey can help you avoid expensive surprises and can provide you peace of mind on what you might need to spend in the future.

How much will a pre purchase survey cost?

 

This depends on the specialist surveys that you select but if you were to have a three technical surveys such as Electrical, Heating & Plumbing and Below ground drainage you can expect a cost of around £850.

When is the best time to have a Pre-Purchase Survey carried out?

 

The best time to book a Pre-Purchase survey is when you have had your offer accepted and prior to exchanging contracts.

Who books the specialist surveys in with the seller of the property?

 

Once you have enquired with us we will provide you with available dates for the specialist surveys to be undertaken. It is then your responsibility to organise these survey dates with the vendor/seller of the property.

Usually this will be organised through your solicitor.