Pre-Purchase Roof Inspection Reports in Birmingham
Know the roof before you commit to the property. Our independent, roof-specific inspection report gives buyers clear evidence, photographs and practical priorities before exchange or completion.
For many buyers, the roof is one of the defining factors in whether a sale can proceed or be renegotiated. Checking that risk early can be a sensible first step before commissioning more extensive property services.
Buying a property? Take the 60-second roof-risk check
This report is most useful before exchange or completion. Ask yourself:
- Has the roof been assessed by a working roofer, rather than only viewed from ground level?
- Could the roof affect the price you offer, your repair budget or the timing of the sale?
- Are you buying in dry or summer weather, when earlier water entry can be less obvious?
- Would clear photographs and practical roof-cost guidance help you negotiate with confidence?
If the answer is yes or not sure to any of these, a roof-specific report is a sensible step before you commit.
Book your £300 Pre-Purchase Roof Inspection Report
1. Choose your inspection date and time
Our free online booking calendar shows live availability and sends the selected date, time and contact details by email when it is booked.
2. Pay £300 securely
Pay £300 securely Call 07932 211899
Secure Stripe checkout. Apple Pay is available where supported. At checkout, we ask for the property address, where you are in the buying process and the best estate-agent or access contact, so we can match payment and booking details without unnecessary back-and-forth.
What happens after you book
- We confirm the details. We contact you within one business day to confirm the property, your timing and the practical access route.
- We help arrange access. Where appropriate, we liaise with your estate agent and the vendor’s side to help arrange a suitable inspection appointment. Access remains subject to their agreement.
- We inspect the roof properly. We assess visible roof coverings, roof details and relevant internal areas. Where it is safe and accessible, this includes the loft and signs of water entry or roof-related defects inside the property.
- You receive a clear, photo-led report. We explain visible findings, practical priorities and likely next steps, so you can decide whether to proceed, negotiate or seek wider advice.
Our report is a specialist roof assessment. It does not replace a full building survey, valuation, legal advice or investigation of concealed or inaccessible areas.
The report is 50% refundable where Your Space Innovations is selected for the required roofing work after the report.
Roof-specific insight before a larger survey
RICS Level 3 building surveys can commonly cost around £450–£600, depending on the property and surveyor. Our report is significantly lower-cost because it focuses specifically on the roof. It is not a replacement for a full Level 3 survey; it is a practical way to investigate a major sale-risk early, before you spend more on wider investigations.
Clear pricing
| Report | Price including VAT | Refund condition |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Purchase Roof Inspection Report | £300 (£250 + VAT) | 50% refundable where we are selected for the required roofing work |
| Property Owner Roof Inspection Report | £180 (£150 + VAT) | 50% refundable if you choose us for the work |
The pre-purchase report price is scheduled to increase to £350 including VAT in January 2027. The £180 property-owner report will be maintained for at least the next 12 months.
What you receive
- Roof-specific visual inspection and photographic evidence
- Clear, accessible explanations without unnecessary jargon
- Prioritised findings to support sensible decisions and negotiations
- Advice for first-time buyers, including issues that can be hidden during dry summer weather
Have a property in Birmingham or the West Midlands? Contact us with the postcode and proposed purchase date.
