Published 15/10/2026 1 min readRenovation benefits
Roof and Gutter Inspection Before Winter: £60 Today vs. Disaster in January
A roof and gutter inspection before winter costs £40–£100 — but failing to do so can cost £6,000. Here is a checklist of 5 things to check before the first snowfall.
September and October are the last call for a roof and gutter inspection. £60 today or a leaking roof in January — the choice seems simple, yet every year thousands of homes suffer water damage due to a skipped inspection.
What to check before winter
- Roof covering: cracked, shifted, and loose tiles or shingles.
- Chimneys: missing plaster, loose flashing.
- Gutters and downspouts: leaves and silt — a clogged downspout leads to ice buildup and cracks.
- Sheet metal flashing: at walls, ridges, and roof windows.
- Underlayment and roof windows: seals and drainage channels.
Inspection cost vs. neglect cost
- Inspection with minor fixes: £40–£100
- Repairing a cracked gutter in winter (rope access, ice, emergency): £160–£400
- Attic flooding due to water ingress: £1,000–£6,000
The roof is the only part of a house that cannot be "fixed later" without tearing down the ceiling. Book an inspection now — teams on LocalTrader have available slots before the season starts.
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