Expert roof inspection
services in Cork.
A written, photographed look at the real condition of your roof, so you know what is wrong, what can wait and what it will cost.
Why regular roof inspections are crucial
As a homeowner in Cork, you know your roof is the first defence against the weather. A thorough, professional inspection is the cheapest way to protect it, because a small fault found early costs very little compared with the same fault after a winter of water.
Cork's climate, with frequent rain, strong winds and big swings in temperature, takes its toll on every roof. Regular inspections find problems early, help a roof last longer, protect the value of the house, catch the damp before it reaches the ceilings, and give you a record if you ever need to talk to an insurer.
A survey for a repair or replacement quote is free. A stand-alone written inspection report, for example for a house sale, is priced when you book.
Our inspection process.
1. Exterior roof inspection
The overall condition, the slates or tiles, the flashings round chimneys and openings, the ridge and verge, the valleys and edges, and any moss or growth.
2. Interior inspection
The attic space, signs of water getting in, ventilation, the insulation and any sign of sagging.
3. Structure
The roof timbers, the rafters and battens for rot or stress, and the condition of the chimney.
4. Gutters and downpipes
Whether the gutters and downpipes carry the water away from the building.
5. The report
A written, photographed report with what we found, what is urgent, what can wait and what each would cost.
6. Honest advice
A repair if a repair will hold, a replacement if it will not, and no pressure either way.
On every job, what the price covers.
Every quotation is a fixed price, so the final bill matches it.
Included in every job
Quoted separately
What this usually costs.
A survey for a repair or replacement quote is free. A stand-alone written inspection report is priced when you book. The guide prices for the work a survey may lead to are on the repairs, replacement and flat roof pages.
From first visit to hand-back.
Book
Ring or send the form and we fix a time that suits you.
Inspect
We look at the roof from the slope and from the attic.
Report
You receive a written, photographed report.
Decide
You decide what to do, and a written price follows for any work you want.
Questions, answered.
How often should a roof be inspected?
Every year or two for most roofs, and after any severe storm. Older roofs and flat roofs deserve more frequent checks.
How long does an inspection take?
Usually an hour or two for a house, longer for a larger building.
Do I get a written report?
Yes, with photographs, and with what is urgent and what can wait.
Is the inspection free?
A survey for a repair or replacement quote is free. A stand-alone written inspection report is priced when you book.
Do you inspect before a house sale?
Yes. A written report on the roof is useful to a seller, a buyer and a landlord.
Can an inspection help with insurance?
A written, photographed record of the roof's condition is useful if you ever have to make a claim.
More roofing services.
Roof Maintenance
Seasonal checks, moss and debris cleared and small faults fixed before they cost real money.
Roof Repairs
Leaks, slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles, flashings and storm damage found at source and repaired properly.
Roof Replacement
Strip, re-batten and re-cover in slate or tile, with the Lifetime Leak Guarantee on a complete replacement.
We work across Cork city and its suburbs. Free survey, fixed written price, and a written guarantee on the work.
Get your roof
looked at.
Write a line or two about the roof and where it is. After a free survey you get a plain written price. Rather talk it through? Ring: