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.
