Roof Inspections & Surveys in Burnley
Most Burnley inspection requests are pre-purchase surveys on Victorian stone terraces and post-storm condition reports after Calder Valley wind events — both need ladder access plus drone imagery to capture the ridge and rear elevation.
Roof Inspections & Surveys for Burnley properties
A proper roof inspection is more than a glance from the pavement. We carry out a structured survey — drone imagery for steep or fragile coverings, ladder access where safe, full scaffold for tall stacks — and we report against a written checklist covering covering, fixings, lead detailing, chimney, ridge, valley, flashings, gutters and visible loft conditions. The output is a plain-English report with photographs that a homeowner, buyer's solicitor, landlord or insurer can act on, and a costed schedule for any remedial work.
About Burnley
Our home town — a Pennine mill town with stone-built terraces and exposed valley weather.
Housing stock: Predominantly Victorian and Edwardian stone-built terraces with natural slate roofs, plus 1930s semis through to modern estates around Rose Hill and Brunshaw. Many original slate roofs are now reaching the end of their life.
Local exposure: Sits in the Calder Valley — driving rain off the Pennines and strong westerly wind exposure, especially on properties above 150m elevation.
Planning context: Several conservation areas including Burnley Town Centre, Towneley and Worsthorne — natural slate or matching reclaimed materials are usually required.
What we do differently in Burnley
- Stone-built terraces on Padiham Road and Brunshaw need a close look at lime-mortar joints and iron straps — not just the slate covering.
- Rear-elevation valleys on back-to-back Burnley terraces are nearly impossible to see from the ground; drone imagery is included as standard.
- Loft-side inspection covers timber moisture readings — important after Calder Valley winter weather.
What's included
- External roof survey from ladder, drone or scaffold as appropriate
- Chimney, ridge, valley, lead and flashing inspection
- Gutter, fascia and soffit condition check
- Loft-side inspection where access allows
- Written report with high-resolution photographs
- Prioritised schedule of remedial works with indicative costs
A recent Burnley job
Recent example: pre-purchase inspection on a Worsthorne stone terrace — drone imagery flagged a slipped ridge tile and failed lead apron that the buyer used to renegotiate the asking price.
Common roof inspections & surveys issues we see in Burnley
- Slipped Welsh slates on Victorian terraces
- Stone chimney repointing and storm damage
- Failed lead valleys on stone-built homes
- Worn ridge pointing on exposed Pennine roofs
Frequently asked
- Is your Burnley roof report accepted by mortgage lenders and solicitors?
- Yes — our reports are written in plain English with dated photographs and a costed schedule of works. Lenders and conveyancing solicitors handling BB10/BB11 properties accept them as supporting evidence alongside a homebuyer survey.
- How long does roof inspections & surveys typically take?
- Most domestic inspections are completed in 1–3 hours on site; the written report follows within 48 hours.
Related roofing services
Targeted roof repairs done right the first time — leaks, slipped tiles, ridge tiles and storm damage.
Chimney repointing, rebuilds, lead flashing renewal and full chimney removal — done safely on scaffold.
Post-storm roof inspections, make-safe and full repair — with proper insurance-claim documentation.
Hand-formed lead flashings, valleys, aprons and bay-window roofs — properly weatherproof for decades.
Ready to talk about your Burnley roof?
Independent Burnley roof condition reports for buyers, landlords and insurers — drone, ladder and loft inspection with written 48-hour turnaround.
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