What gets checked
A proper survey looks at rafters, purlins and any other structural timber for rot, insect damage or historic movement, along with the general condition of the roof space.
Why this comes before pricing
A quote given without a structural survey is really a guess — the same roof covering can cost very different amounts to install depending on whether the timber underneath needs any remedial work first.
Catching problems while they're still small
Timber issues found and addressed during a survey, before a full re-roof begins, are typically far cheaper to fix than the same problem discovered halfway through a project.
What you should receive afterward
A proper survey should leave you with a clear written summary — what's sound, what needs attention, and how that affects the project — not just a verbal opinion.
We cover new build and re-roofing projects throughout Chester, Crewe, Warrington, Northwich, Winsford, Macclesfield, Knutsford, Wilmslow and across the rest of Cheshire and the Wirral. Our team always starts with a proper structural survey before quoting on a full re-roof, so the quote actually means something.