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Roof survey · Dorchester

Roof surveys in Dorchester. 1 in 5 homes here is over a century old.

A roof can look fine from the street and still let water in. A roof survey checks the tiles or slates, the chimney, the flashings and the gutters, and tells you what needs doing now and what can wait.

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Roof Survey in Dorchester: a Homie illustration
  • 19.9%of homes here built before 1919
  • 5.5%of homes here have damp
  • Droneoption for tall or fragile roofs
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The short answer

Roof Survey in Dorchester, in 30 seconds

When you need one
Buying an older home, after a storm, or before you pay for a re-roof quote you are not sure of.
What it checks
Coverings, ridge and hips, chimneys, flashings, valleys, gutters and the roof space where it can be reached.
How it is done
From ladders and the ground, or by drone where a roof is tall or fragile.
In Dorchester
19.9% of homes here were built before 1919, close to the England average of 20.4%.

Local homes

How Dorchester’s homes compare with England

The red bar is Dorchester. The tick is the England average.

  • Built before 191919.9%
    of homes · England 20.4%
  • Damp5.5%
    of homes have a damp problem · England 5.5%
  • Serious hazard11.4%
    of homes have a Category 1 hazard · England 8.4%
  • Below standard18.1%
    of homes fail the Decent Homes Standard · England 14.8%

FAQ

Roof Survey in Dorchester: your questions

What does a roof survey cover?

The coverings, ridge, chimneys, flashings, valleys, gutters and, where accessible, the roof space.

Do I need one if I have a Level 2 survey?

A Level 2 looks at the roof from the ground. If it flags a problem, a roof survey looks closer.

Can it be done by drone?

Yes. A drone roof survey photographs every slope without ladders, which suits tall, steep or fragile roofs.

How often do old roofs need work?

Often. On our surveyors’ reports, pre-1919 roofs are rated serious far more often than new ones, as the chart shows.

How old are homes in Dorchester?

Official estimates put 19.9% of homes in Dorchester before 1919, and 5.5% have damp.

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