Service
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey Cost
Buying a house and the homebuyer's report says 'further investigation recommended on roof'? That's what we do — climb up, look properly, and give you a written report with photos and real numbers before you exchange.
- Full survey from £180
- Written report within 48 hours
- Annotated photos of every issue
- Realistic repair cost schedule
- Negotiation-ready findings
- Drone survey for steep / tall roofs
What a roof survey actually tells you
A homebuyer's report is written from the ground with binoculars. We climb up. The difference matters: cracked ridge tiles, perished lead, slipped slates and felt splits are invisible from a driveway but obvious at gutter height.
What you get in the report
A plain-English summary (is the roof good, fair, poor?), photos of every issue with arrows, a costed schedule of recommended repairs split into 'now', 'next 2 years' and 'next 10 years', and a phone call to talk you through it.
- ▸Verdict in plain English — no surveyor jargon
- ▸Annotated photos with arrows
- ▸Costed repair schedule (now / 2 yrs / 10 yrs)
- ▸Drone footage available for steep roofs
- ▸Phone walkthrough included
When the survey pays for itself
Average finding on a pre-1990 property is £1,500–£4,000 of work the seller didn't disclose. We've helped buyers knock thousands off the asking price with our report — or walk away from a money pit.
FAQs
How quickly can you survey?+
Usually within 3–5 working days. We know exchange timelines are tight — call us as soon as you know you need it.
Can I use the report to negotiate?+
That's exactly what most clients do. The costed schedule is written so it can be sent direct to the seller's solicitor as a basis for a price reduction.
Do you survey if I don't use you for the repair?+
Absolutely — the survey is independent. No obligation to use us for any work that comes out of it.
Need Roofing Work You Can Rely On?
Speak with Butler Bespoke Roofing for honest advice, a free site visit and a clear, written quote anywhere across Buckinghamshire.