Example report format
What your homebuyer roof report includes
Below is an illustrative example of the structure and sections of a Homebuyer Roof Surveys report. Actual report content varies depending on the property and what we find — this is a format guide, not a real customer’s inspection.
Example report format / illustrative example. The sections below show the structure of a typical report — not a real customer’s property or findings.
Report structure
The sections in your report
Property & inspection details
Address, inspection date, weather and access conditions.
Roof overview
A summary of the roof type, age indicators and overall condition.
Roof covering condition
Tiles, slates or membranes — photographed and assessed for damage or wear.
Ridge & verge details
Ridge tiles, hip tiles and verge pointing examined.
Chimney condition
Stack, flaunching, pots and flashings where present.
Leadwork & flashings
Lead flashings, soakers and abutments checked.
Gutters & drainage observations
Guttering, downpipes and valley/parapet gutters.
Visible structural concerns
Sagging, distortion or deflection visible from accessible vantage points.
Loft / internal observations
Where accessible and relevant — timbers, underlay, party walls.
Photographic evidence
Photographs of every significant finding.
Defect severity
Each finding rated so you can prioritise.
Recommended action
What, if anything, should be done next.
Estimated repair-cost guidance
Indicative cost guidance where appropriate and supported.
Summary for the buyer
A plain-English overview to inform your purchase decision.
Actual content varies depending on the property and findings. Not every section will apply to every roof, and additional observations may be included where relevant.
Illustrative example
A typical findings page
This is a mock-up of how a single finding might appear — illustrative only.
Observation
Illustrative text describing what was observed during the inspection.
Severity
Indicative severity rating.
Recommended action
Illustrative next-step guidance.
Illustrative example — not a real customer’s property or findings.
In summary
A report built to inform your decision
- Specialist roof inspection
- Photographic evidence
- Drone inspection where appropriate
- Internal / loft inspection where accessible
- Written findings
- Clear defect explanation
- Recommended next steps
- Report targeted within 48 hours
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