The Home Report for a property will give only limited information on the state of the roof, outside walls and other common parts of the building. You should bear in mind that the Home Report is prepared on behalf of the seller who is keen to have a positive report and certainly not one which highlights any problems.

The surveyor will usually make a vague general comment about the condition of the roof, often on the basis of an inspection from ground level. A prudent purchaser should therefore at least consider obtaining a report from specialist roofing contractors to verify the actual condition of the roof.

If the Home Report indicates that other parts of the building need attention then it would also be wise to consider obtaining a report from the appropriate specialist contractors.