Roof Inspections in Bulwell Before Small Faults Spread

An inspection is a systematic look at the whole roof, including parts that tend to be forgotten: the flat roof over the back addition, the garage and the guttering.

What is checked

We look at tiles or slates, ridges and hips, flashings, valleys, chimneys, and the roofline. On flat roofs, the membrane, joints, outlets, perimeter details and drainage are checked, since problems there tend to be hidden from the ground. Access to terraced roofs is often from the front or through a side passage, so we plan the visit around that. Valleys, hips and the junctions between a main roof and an extension are worth particular attention.

A visual check has limits. It cannot see into the roof structure or behind coverings, so some defects only appear when work begins. Where suitable, a drone survey may be possible. Older garage roofs of cement sheet may contain asbestos, which should be identified before work starts.

• General condition checks
• Leak investigations
• Storm damage inspections
• Flat roof inspections
• Chimney, gutter and roofline checks
• Preventative maintenance such as clearing debris

Who uses an inspection

Homeowners use them after storms, before selling and as routine maintenance. Landlords with terraced rental properties can use them to keep on top of several roofs, and suitable commercial buildings can be discussed too. The aim is a clear picture of the roof's condition and what, if anything, needs doing first.

To arrange a check, call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with photos of anything that concerns you, and we will explain what is involved and quote. Minor items such as a blocked gutter can often be sorted at the same visit. If a full survey is not needed, a quick look at one slope or a single complaint is possible too.