Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Name of property owner / client

  • Address of property being inspected

  • Building Use

  • No. Storeys

  • Weather Conditions

Pitched Roof Area(s) Inspection

  • Is it safe access and inspect the roof?

  • Roof access by following: ladder/MEWP/scaffold/visually from ground)

  • What is the type(s) of roof covering? Plain Tiles/Interlocking Tiles/ Slate / Other

  • As a general overview what is present condition of the roof?

  • On visual inspection are there any broken/damaged/ slipped tiles?

  • On visual inspection are there any damaged ridge tiles?

  • On visual inspection is damage to hips and valleys?

  • On visual inspection is there damage to lead flashings?

  • What is the condition of the flashings surrounding rooflights?

  • On visual inspection are there any defects to mortar works?

  • What is the conditions of weather to pipe penetrations?

  • What is the condition of the fascia and soffit?

Flat Roof Area(s) Inspection

  • Is it safe to access/inspect the roof?

  • Roof access by following: roof hatch/ladder/MEWP/scaffold/visually from safe standing point)

  • What is the (type) of roof covering? Built-up felt / Single ply membranes / Mastic asphalt / Liquid applied waterproofing / Hot melt / GRP / Other

  • As a general overview what is present condition of the roof?

  • Is there a designated walkway?

  • Is there a safety line system / balustrade? Check certification

  • On Visual Inspection inspection are there any bubbles/blisters?

  • What is the quality of the waterproofing surface (eg. degraded)

  • Is water ponding on the roof?

  • Is there vegetation growing on the roof? Moss/fungus/Lichen/weeds

  • How are the laps/seams?

  • On visual inspection is there damage to lead flashings?

  • What is the conditions of the parapets

  • What are the conditions of weather to pipe penetrations?

  • What is the condition of the flashings surrounding rooflights?

  • What is the condition of rainwater outlets / parapet outlets?

  • What are the conditions of the upstands?

  • Is there plant of roof?

  • Is a core sample required?

  • Is the plant properly supported?

Interior space beneath roof(s) Inspection

  • What are the conditions of the ceilings?

  • On visual inspection are there signs of water damage/staining etc?

  • Is the interior damp, with build up of condensation?

  • Is there safe access to the loft space?

  • What is the condition of the Joists & Rafters?

  • On visual inspection what is the condition of the underfelt?

  • Is there presence of air flow

  • Is there insulation? (Is this to current building Regulations (270mm Quilt)

  • Are the rafter boarded? (eg close boarded/feather edge)

  • Are there any noticeable deflection/splits with the timbers?

  • Is there evidence of wildlife? eg Bats/Wasp/Squirrel

  • Has an asbestos report been requested? (Client to provide)

Recommendations & Action Points

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