A professional roof survey before buying a Invergordon property, after storm damage, or as part of planned maintenance gives you the information you need to make the right decision — without relying on a roofer who wants to sell you work.
Most roof assessments in Invergordon are done by roofers who have an interest in finding work to quote. An independent roof survey — written, photographed, and graded by urgency — gives you an honest picture of what needs doing now, what can wait, and what is still in good condition. We carry out roof surveys for home buyers, property owners planning maintenance, solicitors handling disputes, and homeowners who want a second opinion on a quote they have already received.
Our standard roof survey covers the full roof from ground level first — using binoculars to assess ridge, hip, chimney, verge, valley and general tile condition — then close inspection of all accessible sections. We check: tile condition and fixing (lifting each accessible tile on at least two pitches to assess nail condition); felt underlay condition where visible from loft access; valley condition and drainage; all lead flashings at chimney, dormer and abutment; guttering condition and fall; fascia and soffit condition; chimney condition on all faces; and flat roof sections if present. Every issue is photographed and graded: immediate action required, action within 12 months, or monitor.
A general building survey rarely gives the detail needed to make a confident decision about a roof's condition. Our pre-purchase survey gives you a specific assessment: estimated remaining life of the current covering, any immediate or short-term expenditure likely, and what a worst-case scenario would cost. Armed with this, you can negotiate the purchase price, request remedial work before completion, or budget for planned expenditure with accurate figures rather than guesses. We have carried out pre-purchase surveys across Ross-shire for buyers who subsequently saved significantly on their purchase price or avoided a property with concealed defects.
After a named storm or significant weather event, insurance companies frequently require a professional survey report before authorising repairs. Our survey reports are written to the standard required for insurance claims in Ross-shire — they include the specific cause of each item of damage, the pre-storm condition assessment (where determinable), and a costed schedule of repairs. We provide these reports within 48 hours of the survey in most cases. A professional survey report also protects the homeowner — without documentation of the storm damage, an insurer can argue that damage is pre-existing wear rather than storm-related.
All pricing is indicative. Written fixed-price quote provided after free survey. No call-out fee. Call 01463 262835 to arrange.
"Used this for a pre-purchase survey on a Victorian property in {town}. Report identified slate nail fatigue and a failed valley liner — neither visible from outside. Negotiated £6,000 off the purchase price. Survey cost £150. Best money spent in the transaction."
"Second opinion on a re-roof quote. This survey found that only two pitches needed replacement — not all four as quoted. Saved approximately £4,000. The independent view was worth every penny."
"Post-storm survey provided for insurance claim within 48 hours. Report clearly distinguished storm damage from pre-existing wear. Claim processed without challenge. Would not have managed without the professional documentation."
We cover Invergordon from our Inverness base, with the same service standards, response times and guarantee as our city coverage. Free survey, written quote, 10-year workmanship guarantee on all work.
Ground-level assessment using binoculars, close inspection of all accessible roof sections, loft inspection where access is available, written report with photographs grading each issue as immediate, within 12 months, or monitor, and a costed schedule of recommended work. The survey covers tiles, ridge, hips, valleys, flashings, guttering, fascia, soffits, chimney and any flat roof sections.
A standard roof survey on a Invergordon property up to 3 bedrooms costs £150. Extended surveys on larger or more complex properties are £200–£300. Pre-purchase surveys and post-storm insurance surveys are £150–£200. Second opinion surveys on existing quotes are £95.
Yes — our survey reports are written to the standard required by UK home insurers and include the specific cause of each item of damage, the pre-storm condition assessment, and a costed repair schedule. Insurance claims supported by a professional survey report are significantly less likely to be disputed than claims without supporting documentation.
A standard homebuyers report often gives only a general note that the roof should be inspected by a specialist. A specialist roof survey before exchange gives you specific information about remaining life, imminent expenditure and worst-case scenarios. In Ross-shire, where roofs face more demanding conditions than southern UK averages, this information has saved buyers significant money through price negotiation or avoided purchases.
A standard Invergordon roof survey takes 45–60 minutes on site, including ground-level assessment, roof access and loft inspection. You receive the written report by email within 24 hours of the survey in most cases. For insurance reports where a faster turnaround is required, we can provide a report within 4 hours of the site visit.
Yes — a second opinion survey is £95. We inspect the roof independently and provide our assessment of what work is genuinely required, at what urgency, and at what realistic cost. We have found cases where quoted work was unnecessary, cases where quoted work was incomplete, and cases where the original quote was accurate and fair. An independent view is always valuable before committing to significant expenditure.
Yes — we carry out condition surveys for landlords, estate agents and property managers in Ross-shire. We provide a format suited to property management requirements — a clear condition grade, a schedule of required work and costs, and a recommended maintenance programme. Surveys for landlords are typically carried out as part of a periodic maintenance review or following a tenant complaint about roof condition.
No call-out fee. Written assessment within 24 hours. No obligation quote before any work starts.
Written quote, itemised by scope and materials. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Written workmanship guarantee. Specified for Highland conditions — not southern UK average specification.
Based in Inverness. Our team surveys your Invergordon property and does the work — no subcontractors.
No call-out fee. Written quote within 24 hours. 10-year guarantee on all work. Local team, same-week availability across Ross-shire.
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