Pricing
How Much Does a Homebuyer Roof Survey Cost?
An independent homebuyer roof survey starts from £399. Here's what drives the cost, what's included, and why paying for an independent report can be the best value decision in your entire purchase.
The starting price
Our independent specialist roof survey starts from £399 for a typical residential property. You'll always know the confirmed price before we attend — there are no hidden extras added after the inspection.
That price covers the specialist inspection, the photographic report, and the written findings. Where repair recommendations and cost guidance are appropriate, those are included too.
What affects the cost
- Roof size and the number of elevations
- Complexity — hips, valleys, parapets, dormers, multiple roof levels
- Whether drone access is appropriate and required
- Loft and internal access where available
- Property location and travel
What's included in the price
Every homebuyer roof survey includes:
- A specialist inspection of the roof's structure and coverings
- Drone imagery where appropriate, loft/internal access where available
- Photographic evidence of every significant finding
- A written report in plain English
- Repair recommendations with cost guidance where appropriate
- Target turnaround of 48 hours
Why it's worth it
A roof is one of the most expensive parts of a property to put right. A full re-roof can run into tens of thousands of pounds; serious structural issues far more. Against that, an independent survey from £399 is a small price for certainty before you commit.
And because we don't sell repairs, the report is unbiased — which means it's credible evidence if you need to renegotiate, and honest reassurance if the roof is sound.
Getting a quote
For an exact price, tell us the property postcode and your concern via the enquiry form. We'll confirm the cost and arrange the inspection — and you'll know the full price before anything goes ahead.
Independent by design
We don't sell repairs, so we have no reason to exaggerate. You get an honest report to inform your purchase — nothing more.
Book your survey
Get the roof checked before you commit
From £399, with a photographic report targeted within 48 hours. Tell us the property and your concern — we'll respond within one working day.
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Surveys start from £399. The final price depends on the roof's size and complexity and whether drone access is needed. You'll always know the confirmed price before we attend.
A contractor's 'free' survey comes with an incentive to sell you work. Our independent report costs a modest fee but carries no bias — which can save you far more than the survey price in unnecessary or inflated work.
We target a written, photographic report within 48 hours of the inspection.
Know what you're buying. Before you buy it.
Independent specialist roof inspection from £399. Report targeted within 48 hours.