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📞 Call Now: 0116 319 1348A roof inspection is a systematic assessment of the roof covering, structure and drainage that produces a written condition report. It identifies current defects, elements approaching the end of their life, and a priority-ordered list of what needs attention now versus what can wait. It is the most cost-effective roofing investment a Leicester homeowner can make — catching problems early before they become emergencies.
A standard visual inspection covers the tile or slate condition, lead work at valleys and flashings, ridge and chimney mortar, guttering and fascia, and the visible structure from loft access. We inspect from ground level with binoculars and from the loft where access allows, and where a closer look at the covering is needed we use drone inspection to photograph the roof surface in detail without scaffold.
Drone inspection is particularly useful on Leicester's taller Victorian terraces and steeply pitched properties where safe close access would otherwise need scaffold. It produces high-resolution imagery of the ridge, valleys, chimney and slope surface, letting us assess condition precisely and include the images in your report. Drone survey runs £150–£350 depending on property size.
Pre-purchase surveys are one of our most common inspection types. Buying a Leicester property without knowing the roof condition is a significant financial risk — a survey before exchange of contracts lets you negotiate on price or require repairs as a condition of sale. We report specifically on remaining roof life and likely costs so you can make an informed offer.
Every inspection produces a written condition report within 48 hours, covering each roof element with a priority classification and cost range. Crucially, our survey fee is credited against any repair or replacement work you subsequently book with us — so if the survey identifies work you go ahead with, the inspection effectively costs nothing.
A roof survey in Leicester is shaped by the era of the property, because each era fails in a characteristic way. On the post-war concrete-tile estates of Braunstone, Eyres Monsell and Thurmaston, the survey focuses on nail sickness — lifting sample tiles to assess how far the steel fixing nails have corroded, and checking the loft for the rust-staining that confirms it. Catching nail sickness at the advisory stage, before tiles displace, saves the cost of an emergency and re-nail.
On Victorian terraces in Highfields, Belgrave and South Wigston, the survey concentrates on the lead work — assessing the fatigue state of 100–140 year old lead valleys and chimney flashings, which are the most common failure point on this stock. We also check the clay plain tile for frost spalling and the chimney mortar, which on these properties should be lime, not cement.
On the 1930s semis of Oadby, West Knighton and Evington, the survey looks hardest at the ridge and hip mortar, which is typically on its third failure cycle, and at any 1970s–80s felt flat roofs on rear extensions that are now past their design life. Pre-exchange buyers of these properties particularly value knowing the ridge and flat-roof position before they commit.
For homebuyers across all Leicester areas, the pre-purchase survey answers the question a mortgage valuation does not: how much life is left in this roof, and what will it cost to put right? A valuation might flag a roof as needing attention; our survey tells you specifically what attention, when, and for how much — the information you need to negotiate at the point of purchase.
A roof inspection is the rare piece of roofing spend that routinely saves more than it costs. On a purchase, a pre-exchange survey that reveals a tired valley or advancing nail sickness gives real negotiating leverage — a few hundred pounds spent on the survey can take thousands off the price or shift the repair obligation to the seller. For an existing home, a survey that catches a developing fault before it becomes a leak avoids the far larger cost of water damage to ceilings, insulation and decoration.
The written report is the lasting value. Unlike a verbal opinion, a documented condition report with priorities and cost ranges lets you plan and budget roof maintenance over years rather than reacting to emergencies. It also serves as evidence — for a purchase negotiation, an insurance discussion, or simply your own records — that the roof's condition was properly assessed by an NFRC-registered contractor.
Because our survey fee is credited against any work you book, the inspection carries almost no downside. If the survey finds work you go ahead with, the fee comes off the cost; if it finds nothing urgent, you have paid a modest amount for genuine peace of mind and a documented baseline. Either way you are better informed than the homeowner who waits for a leak to tell them something was wrong.
| Work | Typical Leicester Price |
|---|---|
| Visual survey + written report | £120–£250 |
| Drone inspection | £150–£350 |
| Pre-purchase survey | £200–£450 |
| Full condition survey (large/period) | £300–£600 |
| Fee credited against booked repairs | Yes — in full |
The inspection fee is credited in full against any repair or replacement work you book with us following the survey. Written report within 48 hours. Book your survey — call 0116 319 1348.
RICS guidance recommends that a roof condition assessment covers the covering, structure, drainage and abutment details, with a written report classifying defects by urgency to inform maintenance and purchase decisions. Source: RICS survey standards / ABI roof-condition guidance
“Pre-purchase drone survey on a house we were buying in Stoneygate. The report flagged a valley on its way out and we negotiated £2,000 off the price. Paid for itself many times over.”
“Survey on our Eyres Monsell semi caught nail sickness at an early stage. Written report, clear priorities, and the fee came off the re-nail we booked. Sensible way to do it.”
“Full condition survey on our period property before we committed to any work. Honest, detailed, drone images included. Told us what needed doing now and what could wait.”
A visual roof survey with written report costs £120–£250 in Leicester, drone inspection £150–£350, and a pre-purchase survey £200–£450. A full condition survey on a large or period property is £300–£600. The fee is credited in full against any repair work you book with us.
Yes. If the survey identifies work and you book that repair or replacement with us, the full inspection fee comes off the cost of the work. In effect, if you go ahead with the work the survey costs you nothing — you only pay for the inspection as a standalone service if you choose not to proceed.
Yes. Drone inspection is available across Leicester and is particularly useful on taller Victorian terraces and steeply pitched roofs where safe close access would otherwise need scaffold. It produces high-resolution images of the ridge, valleys, chimney and slope, included in your written report. Drone survey costs £150–£350.
Strongly recommended. A mortgage valuation does not tell you the roof's remaining life or repair cost. A pre-purchase roof survey does, letting you negotiate on price or require repairs before exchange. Buying without it means taking on an unknown liability that could run to thousands.
A standard visual survey takes 20–45 minutes on site. Drone inspection adds a little for the flight and image capture. The written condition report follows within 48 hours, covering each roof element with a priority classification and cost range for any recommended work.
The report covers the condition of the tile or slate, lead work, ridge and chimney mortar, guttering and visible structure, each classified as urgent, recommended or monitor, with a cost range for recommended work and photographs where relevant — including drone imagery where a drone survey was carried out.
Yes. Most inspections are carried out from ground level with binoculars and from loft access, supplemented by drone inspection for a close view of the covering. This avoids the cost of scaffold for the survey itself. Scaffold is only needed if hands-on access to carry out actual repairs is required.
Written report within 48 hours. Fee credited against any repairs booked. Drone inspection available across Leicester.
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