Period Home Roofing Inspections & Repairs
Independent assessments for Victorian, Edwardian & Georgian roofs — before you buy or after you move in.
Most roof leaks are misdiagnosed — we find the actual cause
What we inspect & repair
- Slipped or delaminated slate
- Nail sickness
- Lead flashings, valleys and gutters
- Chimney stacks and flaunching
- Inappropriate cement pointing
- Flat roof interfaces on extensions
WHAT WE INVESTIGATE
We diagnose all roofing and roofline issues
Roof leaks
Flashings
Leadwork
Valleys & junctions
Gutter defects
Downpipes
Tile/slate slippage
Ridge and hip tiles
Parapet issues
Loft moisture & condensation
Water staining and ingress patterns
Soffits/fascias
Flat roof failures
Roof leaks
Flashings
Leadwork
Valleys & junctions
Gutter defects
Downpipes
Tile/slate slippage
Ridge and hip tiles
Parapet issues
Loft moisture & condensation
Water staining and ingress patterns
Soffits/fascias
Flat roof failures
What we inspect & repair
Full roofline inspection
Loft inspection
Moisture readings
Camera evidence
Leak-source mapping
Flashing and junction assessment
Gutter/downpipe check
Building envelope review
Root-cause explanation
Repair recommendations
Verified cost ranges
48-hour written report
Full roofline inspection
Loft inspection
Moisture readings
Camera evidence
Leak-source mapping
Flashing and junction assessment
Gutter/downpipe check
Building envelope review
Root-cause explanation
Repair recommendations
Verified cost ranges
48-hour written report
WHEN TO BOOK
- Survey flags slipped tiles, damp, or “roof requires further investigation”
Visible staining, chimney cracking, or lead fatigue
Buying a Victorian / Edwardian terrace or conversion
Planning repairs but want an independent scope first
Our Process
A simple, independent process from start to finish
01
Independent Inspection
A period-roof specialist inspects the roof without quoting repairs on the day.
02
Clear diagnosis
You receive:
- What’s actually wrong
- What’s cosmetic vs urgent
- Repair vs replacement guidance
03
Proper repair (if required)
If works are needed, we:
- Arrange repairs with our vetted period roofer
- Use the inspection findings as the fixed scope
- Manage the job to completion