Roof certificate
Your annual roof condition report and certificate
An MOT-style check of your roof every year, with a dated record you can keep.
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What we check
- Roof coverings (tiles, slates or flat roof)
- Ridge and hip
- Valleys and flashings
- Gutters, downpipes and water flow
- Chimney and roofline (fascias and soffits)
- Signs of water getting in
The Bird’s Nest Builder loves a downpipe outlet. We check outlets and water flow every year.
What your certificate shows
- Date of the check
- Property address
- A summary of the roof’s condition
- Risks we’ve spotted
- Recommended next steps
- Repairs carried out
Reports include photos of what we could safely see and reach.
Dated yearly recordWhy a yearly record matters
For homeowners
A clear history of checks and repairs. Which? advises having your roof inspected every few years and keeping proof that it’s been done.
Source: Which? home guidance (accessed 26 October 2026).
For landlords
Under the new Decent Homes Standard, due from 2035 and with rules still to be made, roofs are listed as a “key” part of the home, because a roof in poor condition can lead to damp and mould. A dated yearly report helps you evidence good repair. It isn’t a compliance certificate.
Source: MHCLG, The New Decent Homes Standard, updated 28 January 2026.
Included in membership
The annual roof condition report and certificate is part of every Ridgewatch membership. At our standard non-member prices, a roof condition report is £350. That’s the price used if you cancel early.
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