Professional roof inspections in Swindon from £120.
A professional roof inspection identifies problems before they become emergencies. In Swindon, where 30,000+ homes have developing nail sickness, a survey can tell you whether your roof needs attention this year or has another decade of service life. The difference between knowing and guessing is the cost of an emergency call versus a planned repair.
On post-war estates (Penhill, Park North, Covingham, Walcot, Eldene, Liden, Nythe): nail condition across both slopes — we check multiple tiles by hand to assess corrosion level. Felt condition under the tiles. Batten integrity. Ridge mortar. Lead flashings at chimneys. Guttering fall and joint condition. Fascia condition behind the guttering. On 1930s stock (Moredon, Rodbourne): clay tile nib condition, mortar bed on ridges and verges. On period properties (Old Town, Railway Village): slate fixing condition, lime mortar pointing, lead valley and flashing integrity, cast iron guttering.
Visual survey with written report (£120–£250): we access the roof from a ladder, inspect all visible surfaces, photograph everything, and provide a written report grading each element as good, fair, or attention needed. This is our standard survey and covers most domestic properties. Drone inspection (£150–£350): for properties where safe ladder access is difficult — listed buildings, steep pitches, or hard-to-reach rear elevations. Pre-purchase survey (£200–£450): commissioned by homebuyers before exchange. More detailed than a standard survey, with estimated costs for any work identified. Full condition survey (£300–£600): for large, complex or listed properties requiring comprehensive assessment of every roof element.
If the inspection identifies work that you choose to have us carry out, the inspection fee is credited in full against the repair quote. You effectively get the survey free. This is not a sales gimmick — it is our way of removing the barrier to getting a professional assessment before problems escalate.
RICS Home Survey guidance (Level 2 and 3) recommends that roof condition is assessed by a specialist roofer when the surveyor identifies potential issues, as general surveyors inspect from ground level only and cannot diagnose specific roofing defects.
| Visual survey + report | £120–£250 |
| Drone inspection | £150–£350 |
| Pre-purchase survey | £200–£450 |
| Full condition (large/listed) | £300–£600 |
| Fee credited against repairs | Yes — in full |
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0179 329 7084"Commissioned a pre-purchase survey before buying. They found nail sickness developing on both slopes and estimated £5,000 for a re-roof within 3 years. We negotiated £4,000 off the purchase price. The survey paid for itself fifty times over."
"Booked a routine inspection. They found the felt had perished under 10 tiles on the north slope. Repaired it for £380 — survey fee credited. Without the inspection, we would not have known until it started leaking."
"Full condition survey on our Edwardian villa. Comprehensive report with photographs and condition grades for every element. Exactly what we needed to plan maintenance over the next 5 years."
£120–£250 for a standard visual survey with written report. £150–£350 for drone inspection. Fee credited in full against any repair work booked. Prices reflect the southern England labour band. Conservation area properties in Old Town may cost 20-40% more due to like-for-like material requirements.
Photographs of every inspected roof area, condition grading for each element (good/fair/attention needed), identification of all defects found, recommended actions with priority levels (urgent/planned/monitor), and estimated costs for any work needed. Reports delivered within 2 working days of the inspection.
Scaffold is included in every quote that requires it — never charged as a surprise extra. Many repairs can be completed safely from a ladder. For roofline, chimney and re-roof work, full scaffold is erected to HSE work-at-height regulations.
Timeline depends on job size. Minor repairs: 1-3 hours same visit. Re-roofs: 3-5 days for a semi. Flat roofs: 2-3 days. We confirm dates one week before and again the day before. We never leave a roof exposed overnight.
Yes. Pre-purchase roof surveys for homebuyers: £200-£450. We report on current condition, estimated remaining lifespan, all identified defects, and costs you should budget for or negotiate on. The report gives you leverage in purchase negotiations — documented roof issues are grounds for price reduction.
If your property was built between 1955 and 1985 and still has its original roof, absolutely. A £120 survey that identifies developing nail sickness saves thousands in emergency repairs later. For pre-purchase buyers, the survey routinely pays for itself many times over through negotiated price reductions.
Yes. All flat roof surfaces are included in our standard survey — we check membrane condition, falls, upstands, outlets and deck integrity. Most flat roof failures in Swindon occur on 1970s-80s rear extensions where original felt has exceeded its 15-20 year design life. BS 6229:2018 specifies minimum 1:40 falls for new installations.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-08
On post-war estates built between 1955 and 1985, the primary concern is nail sickness. We check multiple tiles across both slopes by lifting them by hand — a secure tile requires noticeable force to lift, while a nail-sick tile lifts freely. We grade the corrosion as early (detectable but not critical), developing (tiles loosening, 3–5 years before widespread failure), or advanced (tiles held by friction only, failure imminent). This grading drives our recommendation: early stage means monitor annually, developing means plan replacement within 2–3 years, advanced means replace now before the next storm strips tiles. On 1930s stock in Moredon and Rodbourne, we check for clay tile nib fractures and mortar bed condition on ridges and verges. On period properties in Old Town and the Railway Village, we assess slate fixing condition, lime mortar integrity, and lead valley and flashing performance.
A standard mortgage valuation does not include a specialist roof assessment. The surveyor inspects from ground level and notes obvious defects, but cannot diagnose nail sickness, hidden felt deterioration, or developing structural issues that are only visible from the roof. A pre-purchase roof survey by a specialist roofer costs £200–£450 and tells you exactly what the roof needs, when it will need it, and how much it will cost. This information is invaluable during purchase negotiations — documented roof issues are grounds for price reduction or a retention from the purchase price to fund the work. We have saved Swindon homebuyers thousands by identifying roof problems that were missed by standard surveys.
Drone inspections are valuable for properties where safe ladder access is difficult: listed buildings where ladder marks on the masonry are unacceptable, steep-pitched roofs where close inspection from a ladder is unsafe, properties with restricted rear access, and large commercial buildings. The drone captures high-resolution photographs of every roof surface from multiple angles. We review the imagery on-site and can zoom into specific areas of concern. Drone surveys cost £150–£350 — slightly more than a standard ladder inspection but essential where physical access is limited or risky.
Twenty years of continuous service to Swindon homeowners means we have fixed roofs on every type of property in every neighbourhood. We have seen every roofing problem this town produces — from the nail sickness crisis on the post-war estates to the listed building conservation work in Old Town and the Railway Village. We know which materials last in Swindon's exposed conditions and which fail prematurely. We have a reputation built entirely on doing good work at fair prices — no advertising, no cold calling, just honest workmanship that speaks for itself. We are NFRC registered, carry five million pounds of public liability insurance, and provide a written 10-year workmanship guarantee on every job. We do not subcontract and we do not employ commission-based salespeople. Our own experienced team handles every project from the initial survey through to completion and sign-off. Call 0179 329 7084 for a free, no-obligation survey and quote.
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When it is not the answer: If the problem is minor and localised, a targeted repair may be more cost-effective. We assess honestly during the free survey.
We inspect the relevant roof area, photograph everything, and explain what needs doing.
Itemised specification with materials, labour and access costs clearly separated.
Our own team carries out the work to specification. Daily cleanup, weathertight each night.
Walk-through, 10-year guarantee issued, site cleared.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Minor work | Half day - 1 day |
| Standard job | 1-3 days |
| Complex / large scope | 3-5 days |
Weather dependent — we never compromise quality for speed.
Access method depends on the specific job — ladder, tower scaffold or full scaffold. Always itemised in your quote. Scaffold is specified for: work above single-storey height, multi-day jobs, chimney and ridge access — always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra.
Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through Swindon Borough Council. On restricted streets in Old Town, the Railway Village and parts of Rodbourne, we coordinate access to minimise disruption. Allow a few working days for permit processing.
All work carries our written 10-year workmanship guarantee. Materials carry separate manufacturer warranties on top.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
External work during standard hours. We sheet below and clean up each day. You do not need to be home. You do not need to stay home for external work — we just need access agreed in advance.
Work runs year-round where conditions allow. We build weather margin into every schedule and never leave a roof exposed. Swindon's exposed plateau at 120m produces more frost days and stronger gusts than sheltered valley towns — we factor this into every schedule.
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