Free professional roof surveys in Kettering — loft inspection, external assessment, written report.. Free no-obligation surveys, no call-out fee.
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A proper survey tells you exactly what your roof needs and what it does not. Here is what ours includes.
When it is not the answer: You do not always need remedial work; a good survey will tell you honestly if the roof is fine Read the full guide.
Victorian brick-and-slate terraces around the centre need rear scaffold; the Ise Valley estates are more accessible. Open countryside around Kettering leaves roofs exposed to prevailing south-westerlies.
We cover Montagu Street, Rockingham Road and the wider NN15, NN16 area, and price every roof survey & inspection job against the specific stock and access on your street — not a one-size guess.
On Kettering roofs, roof survey & inspection calls most often start with you are buying a house and want the roof checked or a roofer has quoted for work you are unsure about. The way we approach it depends on your property and street. Victorian brick-and-slate terraces around the centre need rear scaffold; the Ise Valley estates are more accessible. That local reality — the stock era, the access, and open countryside around kettering leaves roofs exposed to prevailing south-westerlies — is exactly what we price against, rather than a one-size national rate.
Done properly, locally. You get a written condition report with photographs and honest priorities — and the fee is credited against any work. The survey itself is not guaranteed work, but the fee is credited against any repairs you book with us. Because we are based here and rely on our Kettering reputation, we turn up when we say, keep the site tidy — a non-intrusive visit; we need loft access and will leave everything as we found it — and stand behind every job in writing. We cover Montagu Street, Rockingham Road and the surrounding roads, and we are happy for you to get other quotes: a proper roofer expects it.
A Kettering example. A typical roof survey & inspection job near Montagu Street: a pre-purchase roof report on a village property, taking around half a day incl. report. Priced in the region of £200-£400 (with report), including access and clearing all debris before we left, with the work covered by our written guarantee. Every Kettering quote is itemised the same way — access, materials and labour separated, VAT included, and no call-out fee for the survey.
Our roof surveys in Kettering cover both internal (loft inspection) and external (scaffold assessment) elements
elevated position creates harder freeze-thaw cycling; north-easterly exposure
Every survey produces a written condition report covering felt, rafters, tiles, mortar, flashings and gutters — with itemised costs for all work identified
Pre-purchase, pre-sale, maintenance and insurance surveys available.
We arrange a visit; the fee is credited against any work you go on to book.
We check the covering, ridge, valleys, flashings, gutters and the loft interior, with drone where useful.
You receive a written condition report with photographs and clear priorities.
We talk you through what needs doing now, soon, or not at all.
| Job | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Standard roof survey | 1-2 hours |
| Pre-purchase report | Half a day incl. report |
| Drone inspection | 1 hour on site |
Drone flights need calm, dry conditions; a loft and ground inspection can proceed in most weather.
Most surveys are done from the ground, a ladder and the loft; access equipment is rarely needed. Scaffold is specified for: only where close physical access to a specific defect is required - always itemised in your written quote, never a hidden extra, and we arrange it.
Victorian brick-and-slate terraces around the centre need rear scaffold; the Ise Valley estates are more accessible. Pavement scaffold and skip permits go through North Northamptonshire Council; allow a few working days on streets like Montagu Street, Rockingham Road where space is tight.
Do you handle permits? Most surveys are done from the ground, a ladder and the loft; access equipment is rarely needed. For this job scaffold is specified only for only where close physical access to a specific defect is required, always itemised in your quote and arranged by us. Where pavement scaffold or a skip is needed on Kettering's tighter streets, we sort the permit through North Northamptonshire Council before we start.
Are you weather-dependent? External inspection is weather-dependent for drone work; the interior and ground assessment runs regardless. Drone flights need calm, dry conditions; a loft and ground inspection can proceed in most weather. We plan Kettering bookings around the forecast rather than risk trapping water or a half-finished detail.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard roof survey | £120-£250 | Fee credited |
| Pre-purchase roof report | £200-£400 | With report |
| Drone inspection | £150-£300 | Where useful |
| Landlord condition report | £150-£350 | Dated & documented |
Worked example: A pre-purchase roof report on a terrace in Semilong: around £280, credited in full against the repairs later booked.
No deposit on repairs under £500. Staged payments on larger jobs - nothing up front before materials are on site. All prices include VAT; a written itemised quote every time.
Covering NN15, NN16 and surrounding postcodes.
The survey itself is not guaranteed work, but the fee is credited against any repairs you book with us.
If a fault appears in covered work, we come back and put it right. No quibbling, no re-charge.
A non-intrusive visit; we need loft access and will leave everything as we found it. You do not need to stay home for external work - we just need power and access agreed in advance.
External inspection is weather-dependent for drone work; the interior and ground assessment runs regardless. Open countryside around Kettering leaves roofs exposed to prevailing south-westerlies.
"Called for a survey and had a clear written report within 48 hours. Work completed as quoted, on time, no surprises."
"Free survey identified a problem I hadn't noticed. Repaired before it caused internal damage. Saved money in the long run."
"Came when they said, did what they quoted, left the place clean. That's all you want from a roofer."
Free no-obligation quotes for roof surveys in Kettering and all NN15 postcodes. Call 0160 428 1189 for a survey and written quote with no call-out fee.
Yes — same-day emergency cover across Kettering and all NN15 postcodes. Call 0160 428 1189 at any time.
Timescales depend on the specific job. All programmes are confirmed in the written quote before work starts. We keep you updated throughout.
Yes — we cover all of Kettering and all NN15 postcodes for roof surveys. Free surveys, no call-out fee. Call 0160 428 1189 to arrange.
Yes. Northampton Roofing Services are NFRC registered with £5m public liability insurance. All work carries a written 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Kettering's Victorian terraces on Rockingham Road, 1930s semis in Barton Seagrave, 1970s estates includes properties requiring sympathetic materials. We source matching clay tile, natural slate and appropriate lime mortar for period repair work. Free survey and specification advice available.
We cover all of Kettering and the surrounding NN15 area. Our service area covers all of Northamptonshire — call 0160 428 1189 to confirm coverage for your specific location.
No call-out fee. No obligation. Local roofers covering Kettering and all NN15 postcodes.
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