Clear advice first
Understand the condition before choosing the work.
A roof inspection can help when a leak has appeared, a defect is visible from the ground, maintenance is overdue or you need clearer information before requesting repairs. We review the relevant accessible areas, explain visible concerns and distinguish urgent defects from items that can be planned.
Reasons to arrange an inspection
- ✓A leak, damp mark or unexplained ceiling stain
- ✓Tiles, slates or ridge details look loose or damaged
- ✓Concerns after strong wind or heavy rain
- ✓Repeated repairs have not resolved the problem
- ✓A chimney, valley or flat-roof detail needs checking
- ✓You want maintenance priorities before defects worsen
A practical inspection process
Start with the symptoms
We ask what you have seen, when it occurs and whether previous repairs or alterations may be relevant.
Review the accessible condition
The covering, junctions, drainage and visible internal signs are considered where access is safe and relevant.
Explain the priorities
We set out the likely cause, suitable next steps and the scope of any roofing quotation without inventing unnecessary work.
What should a roof inspection cover?
The scope depends on the concern and the areas that can be reached safely. Discuss the roof covering, ridges and verges, chimney flashings, valleys, gutters and flat-roof junctions that are relevant to your property. An internal stain can help trace a leak, but concealed timbers, insulation and underlay cannot always be assessed without opening up.
Agree the inspection and findings before the visit
Explain whether you need advice before a repair, a record for maintenance planning or a report requested by another party. Ask what findings will be provided, whether photographs or written notes are included, and what areas will be excluded. A roofing quotation does not automatically include a formal survey or a report suitable for a lender or insurer.
Our roofing quotations are free. Confirm any charge for a separate inspection, specialist access or reporting before booking; do not assume every type of inspection is included in a free quote.
Details to send with your Leicester enquiry
- The postcode, property type and approximate roof age if known.
- When the problem appears: wind direction, heavy rain or persistent damp.
- Previous repairs and any accessible records of the work.
- Ground-level photographs and known access restrictions.
Keep photographs to safe, accessible positions. If water is entering now, read our leaking roof advice and call to discuss attendance. For planned work, compare the factors affecting a repair quotation or see our Leicester roof repair service.