Roof survey · Manchester
ROOF SURVEY IN MANCHESTER.
A roof survey tells you what condition the roof is in and what, if anything, it needs. ADI Roofing Team Manchester carries out roof inspections for homeowners, buyers, sellers and landlords.
Roof inspection in Manchester: know what you have before you spend
It is hard to judge a roof from the ground. Slipped tiles, failing flashings and worn valleys are easy to miss, and by the time a stain appears inside, the problem has usually been developing for a while.
A roof survey looks at the condition of the roof as a whole and picks out what needs attention now, what can wait and what is fine. It is useful when you are buying or selling, when you are weighing up a repair against a replacement, or when you simply have no idea how old or sound the roof is.
A roof survey is not a structural engineer's report or a full homebuyer's survey. Ask ADI what the inspection will cover and what you will receive when you book.
ADI works in Manchester and the surrounding areas. See the areas we cover.
WHEN IT HELPS
WHEN TO HAVE YOUR ROOF INSPECTED
Common reasons people ask for a roof survey.
01
Buying or selling a house
Find out what condition the roof is in before you commit, or before a buyer's survey raises questions.
02
After a storm
Check for lifted tiles, displaced ridges and damaged flashings and gutters after high winds.
03
Stains or damp you cannot explain
A damp patch inside may come from the roof, the gutters or something else entirely.
04
An older roof with no history
If you do not know when the roof was last looked at, a survey sets a starting point.
05
Before deciding on repair or replacement
A proper look at the roof helps you decide whether to repair it or to replace it.
06
Landlords and property managers
Keep an eye on the condition of the roofs you are responsible for.
WHAT IS CHECKED
WHAT A ROOF INSPECTION LOOKS AT
The detail depends on the roof and how it can be reached.
The covering
Slates, tiles or the flat roof surface: cracked, slipped, missing or worn pieces, moss growth and general condition.
Ridges, hips, verges and valleys
The edges and junctions where roofs most often fail, including mortar bedding and fixings.
Flashings and leadwork
Around chimneys, walls, dormers and roof windows. See chimney repairs and leadwork.
Gutters, fascias and soffits
Whether water is leaving the roof as it should, and the condition of the roof edge. See gutters, fascias and soffits.
PROJECT PHOTOS
ROOF INSPECTION PHOTOS
Roof inspection and access views from ADI projects.
WAYS TO INSPECT
TYPES OF ROOF CHECK
What you need depends on why you are asking. Tell ADI the reason and the check can be matched to it.
General condition check
An overall look at the roof to see how it is wearing and what, if anything, needs attention.
Leak investigation
Working through the roof and loft to find where water is getting in, when the source is not obvious.
Storm damage check
A check for damage after high winds, which can also help you document the problem.
Buying, selling or letting
A roof-focused check on a property you are buying, selling or managing.
WHAT TO EXPECT
HOW A ROOF SURVEY WORKS
1
Tell us why
Buying, selling, a leak, a storm or just peace of mind.
2
Describe the property
Type of roof, age if known, and anything you have noticed.
3
The roof is inspected
The roof is looked at from the access that suits the property.
4
Clear findings
Talk through what was found and what to do about it.
WHY CONTACT ADI
Straight answers about your roof.
Honest advice
A realistic picture of the roof, without pushing work that is not needed.
Quality workmanship
Findings from people who also carry out the repairs and replacements.
A professional service
Clear communication about what the inspection covers.
FAQS
Questions homeowners ask
Quick answers. Call if yours is not here.
Prefer to talk it through?
What is the difference between a roof survey and a roof inspection?
In everyday use they mean much the same thing: someone competent looks at the roof and tells you its condition. Ask ADI what the check will include and how the findings will be given to you.
Do I need a roof survey when buying a house?
It is not compulsory, but a general survey may only give the roof a quick look from the ground. A roof inspection looks closer, which can help you plan for repairs or negotiate.
Will a roof survey find a leak?
Often, but not always. Leaks can be intermittent or travel a long way from the fault. The inspection narrows down the likely causes.
Do I need to be at home?
Often not, if the roof can be reached from outside. Ask what access is needed when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Manchester?
ADI Roofing Team Manchester carries out roof surveys and inspections in Manchester. Call 07518 344580 to talk through what you need.
ALSO FROM ADI
RELATED SERVICES
Work that often goes with this.
Leaking roofs, slipped or missing slates and tiles, flashings and storm damage.
Complete roof replacements and new roof installations.
WANT YOUR ROOF CHECKED?
Call ADI Roofing Team Manchester or send the details online.
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