Roof Surveys and Inspections in Birmingham
Buying a house, selling one, or just want peace of mind about the roof over your head? A proper roof survey tells you exactly what state it's in, before it becomes a problem (or a sticking point in a sale). Birmingham has such a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces in Moseley to newer builds out towards Sutton Coldfield, and a roof's age and condition can vary hugely even on the same street. Midlands Roofing offers thorough, practical roof surveys and inspections across Birmingham, carried out by experienced roofers, not salespeople. We'll climb up, take a proper look, and give you an honest, written summary of what we find, no guesswork and no pressure to book work you don't need.
18 years
Trading in Birmingham
15
Experienced roofers
Up to
20 years
Workmanship warranty
Fully insured
What our roof surveys and inspections service includes
Our roof surveys are a hands-on, practical assessment of your roof's condition, carried out by one of our experienced team. We check:
- The roof covering tiles, slates or felt, looking for cracks, slipped or missing pieces, and general wear
- The structure, where visible signs of sagging, movement or timber issues you can see without pulling the roof apart
- Flashings the metal or lead strips that seal joints around chimneys, valleys and roof edges, checking for gaps or damage that could let water in
- Guttering and roofline fascias, soffits and gutters, since problems here often show up as damp inside long before the roof itself fails
- General signs of water ingress or damage from the outside and, where access allows, from inside the loft space too
Once we've had a proper look, you'll get a clear written summary of what we found, in plain English, along with any recommendations. We take photos where they help explain something, so you're not just taking our word for it. It's a practical, experienced roofer's assessment, not a formal RICS building survey. If you need a formal building survey done alongside ours, our findings are a useful, straightforward companion to that.
When to consider a roof survey
A few common reasons people ask us for a roof survey:
- Buying a house.
- Before you commit to a purchase, it's worth knowing what condition the roof is really in, especially with Birmingham's older housing stock, where roofs can be anywhere from a few years old to well over a century.
- Selling your home.
- A roof issue that turns up during a buyer's survey can hold up a sale or knock money off your asking price. Getting ahead of it means no nasty surprises at exchange.
- After a storm.
- If you've had high winds or heavy rain recently, a quick inspection can catch loose tiles, damaged flashings or gutter problems before they turn into a leak.
- General peace of mind.
- If your roof is getting on a bit, or you just can't remember the last time anyone looked at it properly, a survey gives you a clear picture of where you stand.
- Visible signs of trouble.
- Damp patches on ceilings, missing tiles you can spot from the ground, or gutters overflowing when it rains are all worth getting checked out properly.
Our process
Get in touch.
Call us or get a free quote through the website, and tell us why you need the survey, buying, selling, storm damage or just a check-up. That helps us focus on what matters most to you.
We visit and inspect.
One of our team comes out at a time that suits you, has a thorough look at the roof covering, structure, flashings, guttering and roofline, and takes photos of anything worth flagging.
You get a written summary.
We put together a clear, jargon-free report of what we found, with photos and recommendations where relevant. No pressure to book further work, just an honest picture.
We talk through next steps.
If there's work needed, we'll explain what it involves and why. If there isn't, we'll tell you that too. Either way, you'll have a free, no-obligation quote for anything we do recommend.
Why choose Midlands Roofing for roof surveys in Birmingham
We know choosing a roofer can feel like a bit of a gamble. There are plenty of horror stories about cowboy builders finding problems that mysteriously need thousands of pounds of work, so we get why people are cautious. We're a family-run business, trading in Birmingham and the West Midlands for 18 years, and our reputation locally matters more to us than any single job.
Our team of 15 roofers are all our own, no subcontractors turning up who we've never met either. We turn up when we say we will, do the job properly, and treat every customer the way we'd want to be treated ourselves. If your roof's fine, we'll tell you it's fine, even if that means a smaller job (or no job at all) for us. That's the honest, straight-talking approach we've built our name on: no pressure, no jargon, just an honest assessment.
We're fully insured, and any recommended work comes with a workmanship warranty of up to 20 years (this varies depending on the material and scope of work). And because we're local, we can usually get to you quickly, wherever you are in Birmingham or the wider West Midlands.
What affects the cost
Every roof and every survey is a bit different, so we don't quote a fixed price upfront. Things that affect cost include:
- The size and complexity of the roof
- a simple pitched roof on a terrace takes less time to inspect than a larger property with multiple roof sections, extensions or dormers
- Access
- whether we can get a good look from ladders alone, or whether scaffolding or a cherry picker is needed for a proper inspection
- How urgent it is
- a standard booking versus a fast-turnaround survey ahead of a house sale completion or after storm damage
- What you need it for
- a general peace-of-mind check is more straightforward than an inspection where we know a sale is riding on the findings
We'll always give you a free, no-obligation quote before any work goes ahead, so you know exactly what you're paying and why.
Areas We Cover
As well as roof surveys and inspections across Birmingham, we cover the wider West Midlands, including Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Halesowen, Stourbridge and Wednesbury. Wherever you are in the area, our team can usually get to you quickly, with same-day emergency callouts available when you need us most.
Related roofing services
FAQs
No. A building survey is a broader, formal assessment of the whole property, usually carried out by a qualified surveyor. Our roof survey is a focused, practical inspection of the roof itself, carried out by an experienced roofer. It's a useful, more affordable way to get a clear picture of the roof specifically, and it works well alongside a formal survey rather than instead of one.
We understand these things are often time-sensitive, so get in touch and we'll do our best to fit you in quickly. Call us and explain the situation, and we'll be upfront about what we can realistically do and when.
Yes, always. If we get up there and everything's in reasonable order, we'll say so in the written summary. We'd rather give you an honest answer than invent problems to sell you work you don't need.
Our roof surveys are aimed at homeowners buying, selling or checking on their roof, so the summary we provide is written with that in mind. If you need a more formal, detailed report for insurance or legal purposes, that's a slightly different service which we also offer separately as roofing consultancy and reports. Just let us know what it's for and we'll point you in the right direction.
Where access allows, yes. Checking the loft alongside the roof covering, flashings and guttering gives a fuller picture, especially for spotting early signs of water ingress that haven't shown up outside yet.
We'll explain clearly what we found, why it matters, and what your options are. If repair or further work is needed, you'll get a free, no-obligation quote for it, with no pressure to go ahead there and then.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just want to know where you stand, a proper roof survey takes the guesswork out of it. Call us now on 07735 424741 or get in touch for a free quote, and we'll give you an honest picture of your roof, no jargon, no pressure.
9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Same day response when your roof needs urgent attention.