A thorough roof inspection with a written report and photographs. We get on the roof and tell you exactly what we find — good or bad. No charge, no obligation.
A proper survey means getting on the roof — not estimating from the pavement. We inspect every accessible element and document every finding.
Individual tiles inspected for cracks, slippage, nail sickness and surface degradation.
Mortar condition assessed. Loose sections identified. Dry-fix suitability noted.
All flashings at chimneys, valleys and walls checked for lifting, cracking and joint failure.
Valley linings checked for blockages, cracking and lapping adequacy.
Full inspection including mortar joints, flaunching, pot condition and flashing integrity.
Underlay condition assessed where visible through the ridge or from inside the loft.
Gutter condition, bracket fixing and fascia integrity checked from roof level.
Extensions, bay windows and garages inspected for membrane condition and drainage falls.
No call-out fee. No obligation. Written report included.
“Pre-purchase survey on a 1960s semi. Found nail sickness across the back slope that the RICS survey had missed. Saved us from a nasty surprise after moving in.”
“Survey after storm damage for insurance purposes. Written report with photographs ready within 24 hours. Insurer accepted it without question.”
“Honest survey — told us the roof had 5 more years in it and what to watch for. No pressure to do unnecessary work.”
All quotes are free, written and itemised before work begins. We cover Darlington and approximately a 20-mile radius including Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Northallerton, Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Barnard Castle, Richmond and all surrounding villages. No call-out charge for the survey visit, no obligation to proceed.
National roofing firms typically pass enquiries to local subcontractors — you don't know who will turn up or what their standard of work is. We are a Darlington-based contractor. Our team covers the same routes every week, knows the specific housing stock and common failure patterns across County Durham and North Yorkshire, and carries the most common repair materials on the vehicle. Most repair calls result in a completed job on the first visit rather than a return trip for materials.
We are registered with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, carry £5m public liability insurance on all work, and provide a written 10-year workmanship guarantee on all replacement and major repair work. Evidence of insurance is available on request before any work begins. Call 01325 000 000 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Pre-purchase roof surveys are the most frequent survey request we receive across Darlington and the surrounding area. The standard RICS homebuyer survey typically provides only a basic roof assessment without physically accessing the roof — flagging concerns but not quantifying them. For any pre-1990 property in Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Stockton-on-Tees or the surrounding towns, an independent roof survey before exchange of contracts provides an accurate picture of likely expenditure within the first 5–10 years of ownership. The survey cost is a small fraction of the potential repair costs it uncovers.
On surveys across Darlington and County Durham's housing stock, we most frequently find: nail sickness on 1950s–70s concrete tile properties (often more advanced than the homeowner is aware), mortar ridge and chimney failure on 1930s stock, felt underlay deterioration visible from inside the loft on properties from any era, and lead flashing failure at chimney abutments. These issues often exist without any visible symptoms at ceiling level — the damage is occurring in the roof structure and only reaches the interior after months or years of slow ingress.
A full visual inspection from the roof covering tile condition, nail fixings, ridge and hip bedding, lead flashings, valley condition, chimney stack, felt underlay where visible, and gutters. You receive a written report with photographs documenting every finding, plus a clear summary of what needs doing now, what to monitor, and what can wait.
A typical 3-bed semi takes 45–90 minutes for the survey itself, plus report writing. We send the written report with photographs within 24–48 hours. There's no charge for the survey or the report.
A standard homebuyer survey rarely involves getting on the roof. If the property is pre-1990 or if the homebuyer survey flags concerns, an independent roof survey before exchange gives you an accurate picture of what you're buying and what it will cost to put right.
Yes. A written survey report with photographs documents the condition of the roof at a point in time — useful evidence when making an insurance claim for storm or weather damage.
Our roof surveys are free of charge. No call-out fee, no obligation. We provide a full written report with photographs regardless of whether you proceed with any work.
Yes. We give honest assessments. A roof in good condition gets a report saying so. We don't manufacture problems to generate work.
Darlington and approximately a 20-mile radius including Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Northallerton, Yarm, Barnard Castle, Richmond and all surrounding villages.
We cover Darlington and a 20-mile radius. Honest report, no pressure.
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