Roof Inspection and Maintenance Checks in Bircotes

An inspection gives a plain account of the roof's condition: which parts are sound, which are wearing and what can wait. For a village property that has had several owners, it also shows what earlier repairs were done.

What we look at and what we cannot see

The inspection is visual, covering tiles or slates, ridges, flashings, chimneys, gutters, fascias and any flat-roofed extension. We look for slipped components, cracking, lifted lead, blocked outlets and signs of past leaks. Roofs on bungalows can usually be checked quickly from ladders, while larger homes take longer.

A visual check cannot see inside the roof structure, so hidden damp or timber decay may need a closer look. A drone survey may be possible where suitable. Older garage roofs of cement sheet may contain asbestos, which needs identifying before any work. Any suspected asbestos is left alone until it has been identified and dealt with properly.

• General condition checks of accessible components
• Leak and damp investigations
• Storm damage checks
• Flat roof membranes, joints and drainage
• Chimney and roofline checks
• Preventative maintenance such as clearing debris

Before you decide

A proper inspection before choosing between repair and replacement can save money in the long run, because it shows whether you are patching a roof that is nearly finished. Landlords and homeowners can both use the findings. A written or photographed summary of the findings helps when deciding what to do and in what order.

To book one, call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with photos of any concerns, and we will explain what is involved and quote. Smaller faults can sometimes be dealt with straight away, such as clearing a blocked gutter.