Pre-purchase roof condition surveys, annual maintenance reports and insurance documentation across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. Written reports with photographs within 2 working days. Period property specialists. From £150.
Whether you are buying a period property, planning maintenance, or making an insurance claim, we provide specialist roof surveys that general surveyors cannot match for depth of roofing knowledge.
The most important roof survey you will commission — identifying issues before you exchange contracts. We inspect all accessible roof areas, provide a written condition report with photographs and a prioritised repair schedule. Essential for period properties in Cheltenham. From £150.
Book Survey →Storm damage, subsidence movement or other insurable events require a specialist roof report for claim processing. We provide documented reports with photographic evidence, cause assessment and repair costings accepted by all major insurers. From £175.
Book Survey →Annual inspection for landlords, property managers or owners of period properties who want to stay ahead of repairs. We inspect and report each spring, flagging any issues before they become expensive. Combined with a valley and gutter clear from £120 per visit.
Book Survey →Listed building roof surveys require knowledge of period materials, conservation requirements and appropriate repair specifications. We survey and advise on listed properties across Cheltenham's conservation areas, providing reports that support planning applications where required. From £200.
Enquire →After significant storm events, we carry out rapid assessment surveys across Cheltenham to document damage before insurance claims are filed. We prioritise emergency damage assessments and provide same-day or next-day written reports where required.
Book Survey →Cheltenham has a significant student and rental market. Landlord roof surveys for HMOs and rental portfolios provide documentation for tenancy compliance and insurance. We carry out portfolio surveys with volume pricing for multiple properties. Enquire for pricing.
Enquire →We provide free roof surveys across Cheltenham, including a written condition report with photographs and honest repair-or-replace advice. Independent pre-purchase and insurance surveys are also available. There is no charge and no obligation regardless of findings. Call 0124 235 2251 to book your survey.
Cheltenham's density of Regency, Victorian and Edwardian housing stock means a generic homebuyer's survey misses a significant proportion of roof-related risk.
Clay peg tiles on Cheltenham's Victorian and Edwardian terraces are fixed with iron nails that are now 80-130 years old. Visual inspection from street level will not reveal nail condition. Our surveys include close inspection of nail heads where accessible via loft access and from roof level.
Cheltenham's period properties have extensive lead valley, stepped flashing and chimney haunching that requires specialist assessment. Incorrect repairs using inappropriate materials are common, and these need to be identified before purchase — remedying them is expensive.
Properties in Cheltenham's conservation areas have repair and maintenance obligations that affect value. If previous owners have used non-compliant materials or removed original features, this may require retrospective compliance work. We identify these issues at survey stage.
Every survey produces a written report within 2 working days with photographs of each issue identified, condition grading, and a prioritised repair schedule with indicative costs. This report can be used in purchase negotiations and insurance filings.
We cover all of Cheltenham and a 15-mile radius across Gloucestershire. No call-out surcharge for any location within our service area. Call 0124 235 2251 to arrange a free survey.
"Pre-purchase survey on a Victorian terrace in St Paul's. They identified £3,800 of work that the homebuyer's survey had missed entirely — lead valley failures and widespread nail fatigue. Used the report to negotiate a £4,000 reduction in the purchase price."
"Insurance report after the February storm damaged our Regency terrace. Report delivered within 24 hours, accepted by our insurer first time. Professional documentation with exactly the detail the claims team required."
"Annual survey on our rental portfolio of four Victorian terraces in Cheltenham. Clear prioritised report each year, enables me to budget for maintenance properly. The annual surveys have eliminated emergency calls from tenants — issues are found before they become problems."
Our roof surveys are free of charge across Cheltenham. You receive a written condition report with photographs and a clear description of any work required, with no obligation to proceed.
Ground level and binocular inspection, ladder access where needed, loft space inspection for water ingress or structural movement, inspection of all flashings, valleys, ridges and gutters, and a written report with photographic evidence.
Every 5–7 years, or immediately after any significant storm. Period properties benefit from more frequent checks given Cheltenham's exposed escarpment rooflines and mature tree canopy.
Yes — always. Standard RICS surveys often miss roof defects only visible on close inspection. An independent roofer survey costs nothing and can identify £5,000–20,000 of work that a desk-based valuation survey will miss.
A standard roof survey on a 3-bed semi takes 45–90 minutes including the loft inspection. You receive the written report within 24 hours of the visit.
Yes. Our condition reports include photographic evidence and itemised defect descriptions accepted by major insurers as supporting documentation for storm damage and maintenance claims.
Yes. Our surveys cover all roof types including flat roofs on extensions and garages. We assess covering condition, drainage falls, upstand details and deck condition.
Pre-purchase, insurance, annual maintenance — we carry out all survey types across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire with written reports within 2 working days.
0124 235 2251