Buying a home

Homebuyer roof survey

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Photos and video

Close-up photos and video of the whole roof without ladders or scaffolding.

Not a RICS survey

It is not a RICS or chartered homebuyer survey.

Who is listed

Roofers and drone operators, not chartered surveying firms.

Operators reply

Operators reply to you directly.

Before you buy a home, it helps to know what state the roof is in. A drone roof survey takes close-up photos and video of the whole roof without ladders or scaffolding.

This is a roof-specific look. It sits alongside other checks when buying a home. It is not a RICS or chartered homebuyer survey, and Roof Survey Hub lists roofers and drone operators, not chartered surveying firms.

Search by postcode to see listed drone roof surveyors within 20 miles. Send one enquiry with your email and reason, and operators reply to you directly.

If you need a full building survey or a chartered surveyor's report, arrange that separately. Use this site when you want the roof checked by drone.

Common questions

Does a drone roof survey replace a RICS homebuyer survey?

No. It is a roof-specific look with photos and video. It does not replace a RICS or chartered homebuyer survey.

Who is listed on Roof Survey Hub?

Roofers and drone operators who do roof surveys. Not chartered surveying firms.

How do I contact operators near the property?

Enter the property postcode on this site. You'll see operators within 20 miles and can send one enquiry to them.

When should I get the roof checked?

Often after an offer is accepted and before exchange, but timing is up to you and your solicitor.

Also useful

Check the roof before you buy. Search by postcode for operators within 20 miles.