Roof Inspections Llandudno

A proper roof inspection tells you exactly what condition your roof is in and what — if anything — needs doing, before a small problem becomes a large one. This page explains what our Llandudno surveys cover, what they cost, and how the fee is credited against any work you go on to book.

What Does a Roof Inspection Involve?

Our standard Llandudno roof survey is a full external inspection from ridge to eave, plus a loft check where access allows. We look at slate and tile condition, ridge and hip bedding, all lead flashings at chimneys and abutments, valley condition, and the roofline. You get a written, photographed report — not a verbal 'looks fine' — with any issues prioritised by urgency so you can plan and budget.

Types of Inspection We Offer

• Visual survey + written report (£120–£250) — the standard health check.
• Drone survey (£150–£350) — for steep, tall or awkward-access roofs where a close view is needed without scaffold.
• Pre-purchase inspection (£200–£450) — before you exchange on a property, so you know the roof before you commit.
• Full condition report (£300–£600) — detailed report for large or listed properties.

Key fact: RICS guidance recommends a roof and its coverings are inspected as part of any pre-purchase building survey, as roof defects are among the most common and costly issues found after purchase. Source: RICS Home Survey Standard

What a Survey of Llandudno's Housing Stock Looks For

Different eras fail in different ways, and a good inspection is tuned to the property. On Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the promenade and around Craig-y-Don, we are looking hardest for nail sickness — slates slipping because the original iron fixings have corroded — and for slate delamination on exposed elevations. On 1930s semis in West Shore and the inland estates, the usual suspects are perished felt at the eaves, breaking-down ridge mortar and lifting chimney flashings. On flat-roofed extensions, we probe for a saturated deck under a tired felt covering.

The Pre-Purchase Angle

If you are buying in Llandudno, a roof inspection before exchange is some of the best money you can spend. A standard homebuyer survey often notes the roof only in passing; a dedicated roof survey tells you whether you are looking at a sound roof, a £500 repair, or a £12,000 re-roof — which is exactly the kind of figure you want to know before you commit, not after.

Our inspection fee is credited against any repair you book — here is how, and when to get a survey.

The Fee Is Credited Against Repairs

We do not use inspections as a sales tool. If our survey identifies work and you book it with us, we credit the inspection fee against that work — so an honest survey costs you nothing if it leads to a repair. If the roof is sound, you have a written report confirming it, which is worth having for your records or a sale.

When Should You Get a Roof Inspected?

We recommend a Llandudno roof inspection every 5–10 years for inland properties and every 5 years for exposed seafront and promenade properties, plus after any major named storm and before buying or selling. Catching a lifting flashing or a slipping ridge early turns a four-figure problem into a two-figure one. Call 01492 339 101 to book.

Roof inspections are not just for buyers. If you are selling a Llandudno property, a survey in hand can smooth the whole transaction.

Heading Off Buyer Surveys

A buyer’s survey that flags the roof as an unknown is a common cause of renegotiation and delay. A clean, independent roof report you commission yourself removes that uncertainty — the buyer sees the roof has been professionally assessed, and there is less room to chip the price on vague “the roof looked old” grounds.

Fixing Small Things First

If a survey does find a minor issue — a slipped slate, some tired pointing — it is almost always cheaper to fix it before marketing than to lose several times the amount in a price renegotiation later. A few hundred pounds of pre-sale repair can protect thousands on the sale price.

Evidence for the Legal Pack

A written, photographed report showing the roof is sound is a useful document for the sale, reassuring buyers and their solicitors. On a period or listed property it also demonstrates the roof has been maintained appropriately, which matters to a careful buyer.

Book Well Ahead

Get the survey done before you go to market, so any small repairs can be completed and the clean report is ready when offers come in. Call 01492 339 101 to book a pre-sale roof inspection.