Roof surveys and roof inspections
Independent roof surveys across London and the South East
Experienced roof surveyors using drones and thermal imaging. Clear written reports with photographs, from £150 including VAT.
- Pre-purchase, leak, flat roof, chimney and drone surveys
- Reports from same day to 48 hours, depending on the package
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Buying a home, chasing a leak or managing a building? Book a roof survey.
Our roof surveys
Twelve kinds of roof survey and inspection for homeowners, buyers, landlords and businesses. All services.
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat, so you know the roof’s condition and what to raise with the seller or agent.
From £150 including VAT
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Roof Survey
A general condition survey for owners: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space.
From £150 including VAT
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Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting in, from the stain inside to the loft, flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details.
From £150 including VAT
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Drone Roof Survey
Close-up photos of roofs that are tall, steep, large or unsafe to reach, taken with our sub-250g drone.
From £400 including VAT
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Flat Roof Survey
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs on extensions, garages, dormers, blocks of flats, offices and units.
From £150 including VAT
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Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal images that can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss, checked against moisture readings.
From £400 including VAT
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Chimney Survey
The stack, pots, flaunching, pointing, flashings and cowls, plus leaning or redundant stacks and damp chimney breasts.
From £150 including VAT
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Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm, with photographs, for you to give to your insurer.
From £150 including VAT
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Gutter Survey
Gutters, valleys, parapet and box gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes, fascias and soffits.
From £150 including VAT
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Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and residents’ management companies.
From £150 including VAT
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New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags before final payment or before the defects period ends.
From £150 including VAT
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Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic testing of flat roof membranes to pinpoint holes. Quoted for your roof.
Quoted for your roof
Find out more →Survey packages
Three packages, all prices including VAT. Compare prices.
Basic Survey
from £150
Including VAT · report within 48 hours
- Visual inspection
- Basic condition report
- Photographs
- Written recommendations
- Report emailed to you
Standard Survey
from £250
Including VAT · report in 24–48 hours
- Comprehensive inspection
- Detailed report with photographs
- Moisture detection
- Structural check
- Report in 24–48 hours
- Follow-up consultation
Premium Survey
from £400
Including VAT · same-day report
- Full inspection
- Thermal imaging
- Drone inspection where applicable
- Structural analysis
- Same-day report
- In-person consultation
- 12-month follow-up review
How it works
From your first call to the finished report.
Get in touch
Call, email or use the form. Tell us the address, the property and what you need the survey for.
Price and date
We confirm the package and price and agree a date: weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
The survey
We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, vantage points, the loft, the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where applicable.
Your report
A written report with photographs and recommendations, emailed to you: same day to 48 hours, depending on the package.
Questions answered
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What the report covers
- Slates, tiles and other roof coverings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flashings and chimneys
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits
- Flat roof membranes and details
- The roof space, where there’s safe access
- Signs of leaks, condensation and poor ventilation
Each report includes photographs and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant.
What it doesn’t cover
- It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building.
- It isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
- It isn’t an asbestos survey. We flag materials that could contain asbestos and recommend a specialist.
- We can’t see under coverings or inside walls without opening them up.
Read exactly what our survey covers.
Case studies
Two recent surveys and what they found.
Victorian terrace, Islington
A pre-purchase survey with thermal imaging found slipped slates, chimney flashing problems and blocked gutters. About £8,500 of repairs were identified, which the buyer negotiated with the seller.
Read the case study →Five-storey office building, Camden
A flat roof survey found membrane failure, drainage problems and deflection. The survey saved the client about £15,000.
Read the case study →Drone roof inspections
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs are hard to see properly from the ground. We fly a sub-250g drone to take close-up photos where applicable, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID).
Before every flight we check the airspace, including the flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City and the restricted areas in central London. Strong wind or heavy rain means the drone stays on the ground. Drone roof surveys.
Thermal imaging
A thermal camera shows differences in surface temperature that can point to trapped moisture, missing insulation or heat loss. It doesn’t show water itself, so we check what it shows with moisture readings before drawing conclusions.
It works best on a dry roof, with little wind, after a sunny day. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey. Thermal roof surveys.
Areas we cover
We survey roofs across London and the South East, in every one of these areas.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for a Basic Survey, £250 for a Standard Survey and £400 for a Premium Survey, all including VAT. Electronic leak detection and larger commercial roofs are quoted for your roof. See prices.
How long does a roof survey take?
Usually about 1–2 hours on site for a house and about 3–4 hours for a commercial roof. Larger or more complex roofs take longer.
When will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report comes within 48 hours, the Standard Survey report in 24–48 hours, and the Premium Survey report the same day.
When should I book a roof survey when buying a house?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts, so there’s time to ask questions about anything the report finds.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 7:30am–9:30pm, Saturday 7:30am–7pm and Sunday 9am–5pm.
Is your drone legal to fly?
Yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID) and we fly a sub-250g drone, keeping it in sight and within the Drone Code.
Book your roof survey
Call 07833 053749 or email info@independentroofsurvey.co.uk. Phone lines: Mon–Fri 7:30am–9:30pm, Sat 7:30am–7pm, Sun 9am–5pm. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.