Lifted, cracked, or corroded roof covering
MajorWhat you may see: Broken tiles, rusted sheets, displaced capping.
Risk: Water entry and accelerated roof failure.
Building guide
Roof exterior & gutters guide
Coverings, flashings, valleys, and gutters control how water leaves your home. Failures here drive most ceiling and wall moisture problems.
Why it matters
A tidy interior can hide a tired roof. Flashings, valleys, and gutters fail quietly until the next storm exposes them.
Common defects
Rated the way we discuss findings in reports — Major, Minor, Safety, or Further investigation.
Failed or incomplete flashings at penetrations
MajorWhat you may see: Gaps at chimneys, skylights, abutments, or walls.
Risk: Concentrated leaks into the roof space and ceilings.
Blocked, undersized, or leaking gutters and downpipes
MajorWhat you may see: Overflow stains, rust holes, disconnected downpipes.
Risk: Wall damp, foundation moisture, and site erosion.
Leaf and debris build-up
MinorWhat you may see: Organic matter in gutters and valleys.
Risk: Overflow and corrosion if not maintained.
Unsafe roof access conditions
SafetyWhat you may see: Steep pitch, brittle covering, no safe vantage.
Risk: Inspection may be limited to ground / ladder / vantage views — disclosed in the report.
Quality checklist
What “good” tends to look like for this area.
- Coverings appear secure and appropriate for age
- Flashings continuous at junctions and penetrations
- Gutters fall to outlets; downpipes discharge clear of the building
- Valleys clear and lined where required
How Sitescop inspects
- Inspect from ground and safe elevated vantage points
- Use binoculars / zoom photography where appropriate
- Correlate exterior findings with roof-space and ceiling clues
- Document limitations if the roof cannot be walked safely
Technology & knowledge
- High-resolution photography
- Thermal imaging may assist locating moisture paths (where included)
Photo examples
Open educational imagery matching this area of the building. We will swap these for anonymised on-site defect photos as you supply them — never publishing client-identifying details.
Roof covering close-up — tiles, weathering, and surface condition
Roof edge, fascia, and gutters — common leak and overflow points
Downpipes and guttering — stormwater must clear away from the building
FAQ
Will you walk on my roof?
Only when safe and appropriate. Many assessments are from safe vantage points. Limitations are always stated.