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A roof-specific route to a reliable quotation

Roof surveys in Shrewsbury
before a complete re-roof.

A useful roof survey does more than count tiles. It brings together the roof covering, shape, visible condition, weatherproof junctions, access and the information needed for a clear written quotation.

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— Practical homeowner guidance

Know what will be assessed

Topline starts with the property, not an online price table. The survey considers the main roof and any connected extensions, porches, garages or flat-roof sections that may affect scaffolding, drainage or weathering details.

Safe access determines what can be confirmed before work begins. Some hidden timber or deck deterioration cannot be established until the existing covering is removed, so the quotation should explain how unexpected work will be discussed rather than pretending every condition is visible.

The aim is a sensible scope that the homeowner can review: what is being replaced, which materials are proposed, what access is included and which decisions still depend on opening the roof.

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— Understand the full roof system

Important details,
explained clearly.

A complete re-roof brings several materials, junctions and practical decisions together. Each section below should be read in the context of your own property and written quotation.

01

Start with the customer’s concern

Repeated slipped tiles, recurring leaks, daylight in the loft, deteriorated coverings or repeated repair bills can point to different causes. Recording when and where the problem occurs helps focus the inspection.

A leak location inside the home does not always sit directly below the entry point. Water can travel along underlay, battens or timber before appearing.

  • Describe when the problem started
  • Mention previous repairs
  • Identify affected rooms or roof slopes
02

Assess the complete roof shape

Two houses of the same type can have very different roof areas and details. Rear additions, dormers, chimney stacks, valleys, roof windows and shared boundaries all affect measurement and installation planning.

The survey also considers whether a new covering would materially change the roof loading or require a different setting-out approach.

  • Main and secondary roof areas
  • Pitch changes and junctions
  • Shared or adjoining coverings
03

Plan safe access and deliveries

A quotation needs to account for safe working access, not only the visible roof. Narrow passages, public pavements, conservatories, extensions, overhead cables and limited parking can change the scaffold and delivery plan.

Clear preparation reduces disruption once materials, skips and scaffold components arrive.

  • Scaffold footprint
  • Waste and material positions
  • Protection for fragile roofs below
04

Separate visible and hidden condition

A survey can identify many warning signs, but membrane, batten and timber condition may be partly concealed. The written quote should distinguish confirmed work from repairs that may only be measurable after strip-off.

Photographs can support the discussion, but they do not replace direct inspection or structural advice where a significant defect is suspected.

  • Known deterioration
  • Reasonable allowances
  • Agreement before extra work

— Useful questions

Questions to ask after the survey
for your quotation.

A strong quotation should be understandable without relying on verbal promises. Ask for unclear materials, roof areas, junctions or payment terms to be explained before accepting the work.

Keep the answers with the written scope so that responsibilities, allowances and exclusions are understood before the deposit is paid.

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