Roof Survey in Lurgan

Lurgan was founded in 1610, and the town’s linear pattern was shaped by a ridge, which is still clear in the way streets run today. Early buildings used mud or stone walls with thatched or shingled roofs, and thatched houses stayed common until the late 19th century. In the later 1800s, locally quarried blackstone, which is basalt, appeared with yellow brick dressings on some High Street buildings. That mix of old and newer construction is exactly why roof inspections here need a careful eye.

Current home.co.uk listings in Lurgan show asking prices from £32,000 to £1,950,000, with an average asking price of £319,145 and a typical 4-bedroom detached home at about £464,085. That spread tells us the local roof stock is mixed, from modest older terraces to larger detached homes on roads such as Kilvergan Road and Silverwood Road. We see different roof types, different access issues and different repair histories. One job can be a simple tile replacement, the next can involve a complex junction on a larger family home.

Flood history matters here too. Lurgan is an Area of Significant Flood Risk, and the town has seen flooding in August 2008, October 2011 and November 2014. Flood alleviation work around flood cell five at Drumnamoe shows how serious drainage can be in this area, and we pay close attention to eaves, gutter joints and wall heads after heavy rain. Water often starts small at roof level, then shows up inside as staining, damp plaster or rotten timber.

Minor repairs usually cost less than people expect, but access can change the price fast. A slipped tile replacement often sits around £150-£300, while ridge tile repointing is commonly £400-£900, and our surveyors recommend that repair often. Renewing lead flashing around a chimney or abutment can run from £250-£750, and a patch repair to a small flat roof often lands around £300-£600. A full re-roof is a different job entirely, and that can move into the £6,000-£15,000 range depending on size, material and access.

A good report helps with budgeting because it separates quick fixes from longer-term work. It also gives you a dated record of defects, which can help if you are speaking to an insurer after storm damage or water ingress. In Lurgan, where flood history and older roof junctions often meet, a clear paper trail matters. You can decide whether to repair now, hold a small allowance back after completion or get quotes before exchange.

Our roof surveys start from £250, and the cost rises with roof size, access and complexity. A compact property in the town centre is usually easier to inspect than a larger detached home with multiple roof slopes, rear extensions and awkward drainage details. Roof type matters as well, because slate, clay tile, concrete tile and flat roof sections each need a different level of checking. Properties around the Conservation Area can also take more time if access is tighter or the roof has older junctions that need a closer look.

The report includes photographic evidence of defects, a summary of the roof condition and practical recommendations for repair or maintenance. We flag urgent items clearly, so you know what needs action before a purchase completes or before the next heavy spell of rain. Turnaround is usually prompt after the visit, once the photographs and notes have been checked and written up. If you need a roof inspection in Lurgan for a sale, an insurance issue or a repair plan, we keep the process direct and easy to follow.