What Factors Impact the Cost of a Roof Inspection?

A roof inspection costs around £250 on average, although prices vary depending on the size of the property and how your inspection is completed.

• Drone surveys cost around £200
• A drone survey for a larger commercial building costs £750 to £1,000
• Flat roof inspections cost from £150

No two roofs are identical, so there are several variables. Older roofs are more likely to have wear and tear and can take longer to survey.

Larger roofs take more time to inspect and are therefore more expensive to assess, and you will pay a different amount depending on whether the building is detached or terraced and double or triple storey.

Other aspects of your roof survey cost are as detailed below.

Access to the Roof Space

If your roof is difficult to access, the costs will be higher because the inspection will need to be organised with specialist equipment. An inspector might offer to use a drone, or they may need to bring a raised ladder or vehicle to reach the pitch of the roofline safely.

Some inspectors will need scaffolding to evaluate the external parts of the roof or may have a vehicle similar to a cherry picker, which makes the survey process faster and more efficient.

Roof Condition

Roofs in poor condition that have not been maintained for some time are more expensive to survey because the inspector will need to carefully assess each element to ensure they have identified all the most serious issues.

There may also be safety issues with a roof that is not stable, so an inspector may need to use additional safety equipment to allow them to assess the roof.

However, a roof in disrepair is very likely to need work, so an inspection is essential to assess whether a new roof is necessary or whether it would be possible to bring it back into good condition with less extensive repair work.

Drone vs Manual Roof Inspections

Drone inspections are popular for properties that are difficult to assess manually and can sometimes be a cost-effective option.

Much depends on the age of your roof and any specific problems that have prompted the survey. If there is obvious damage, an inspector will sometimes prefer to inspect the roof manually to ensure they have an accurate idea of the underlying cause.