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Hawkes Roofing

Roofing service

Roof surveys and inspections

Our roof survey is free and photographed. We inspect every slope, chimney, valley and gutter, using a drone where it is the safer option, and give you a report with photos that is yours to keep whether you hire us or not.

  • Free photographed survey

    Every slope, chimney and gutter photographed.

  • Report yours to keep

    Whether you hire us or not.

  • Agreed in writing

    Scope fixed before any work starts.

  • One point of contact

    Your survey and every follow-up handled by one person, 8am–6pm.

What’s included

What does roof surveys and inspections cover?

  • Free roof survey
  • Photographed report
  • Drone inspection where appropriate
  • Loft and timber check
  • Pre-purchase roof checks
  • Repair vs replace advice
Victorian red-brick house with a Welsh slate roof at golden hour

Signs to look for

How do you know you need it?

Buying a period home

A roof survey before exchange can change what you offer.

You have been told you need a new roof

A second, photographed opinion costs nothing.

It has never been looked at

Most roofs only get checked when they leak. A survey catches the cheap fixes first.

Our approach

How do we do it?

  1. 01

    Book a time

    We arrange a time that suits you. The person who calls is the person who surveys.

  2. 02

    Inspect and photograph

    Roof, chimney, leadwork, gutters and loft, all photographed.

  3. 03

    Explain it in plain English

    What is fine, what needs watching and what needs doing now.

  4. 04

    The report is yours

    Keep it, use it, get other quotes with it. No pressure.

Questions

Common questions

Is the survey really free?

Yes. The survey and the photographed report are free, and the report is yours whether you hire us or not.

Do you use a drone?

Where the roof is high, fragile or hard to access, a drone gives clear photos without anyone walking on it.

How long does a survey take?

Usually under an hour for a typical house, longer for large or complex roofs.

Does my roof need repairing or replacing?All roofing FAQs

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Free · Photographed · No pressure

Find out what your roof actually needs.

Book a free roof survey. We photograph every slope, chimney and gutter, explain it in plain English, and the report is yours to keep whether you hire us or not.

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