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Roof inspection: sealing, framework and compliance
Independent diagnosis of your roof: sealing, leaks, covering ageing, zinc-work connections, attic ventilation and installation compliance. Inspection by rope-access technician or aerial platform if needed, enforceable report within 7 days to activate ten-year liability, insurance or recourse against the contractor.
480 €
from · VAT incl.
2-3 h
on site
7 days
report delivered
Wallonia
+ Brussels
expert on a pitched roof inspecting flashings and ridge
For whom
A roof inspection tailored to four situations.
01
New-build owner
Leaks appeared within 10 years of reception. Ten-year qualification, identification of the responsible party (roofer, waterproofer, carpenter) and recourse preparation.
02
Renovation owner
Recent roofing works with persistent defects. Cause diagnosis (workmanship, material choice, ventilation) and coordination with the contractor.
03
Pre-purchase buyer
Suspect roof spotted during a viewing. Rapid opinion to estimate remaining lifespan, negotiate the price or set a suspensive condition.
04
Owner in dispute
Disagreement with a roofer or insurer after a claim. Drafting of an enforceable report, basis for amicable or judicial proceedings.
Our method
Five steps from survey to enforceable report.
Comprehensive methodology tailored to pitched and flat roofs. Inspection via secure access (rope-access, aerial platform or ladder depending on configuration), with targeted sealing test if leaks are active.
- 01Phone briefingPreliminary exchange to understand the history: roof age, covering type, claims filed, recent works. Submission of photos and invoices.
- 02On-site inspection2-3 hour visit with roof access if possible, attic inspection, check of flashings, ridge, valleys, gutters, ventilation and chimney connections.
- 03Differential diagnosisDefect qualification: workmanship defect, ageing, storm damage, design defect. Identification of leak causes and quantification of structural risk.
- 04Report drafting15-25 page document with located HD photos, measurements, legal qualification, NIT-CSTC regulatory references and quantified rework recommendations.
- 05Recourse follow-up if neededLetter templates to the contractor, home insurer or ten-year liability insurer. Coordination with partner lawyer if legal action.
Deliverables
What you walk away with, concretely.
15-25 p. enforceable report
Structured document with HD photos, measurements and legal qualification. Enforceable in insurance, conciliation or first-instance court.
Defects mapping
Annotated roof plan with precise location of leaks, workmanship defects, aged zones and watch-out points. Centrepiece of the file.
HD geolocated photos
Detailed photo report (50 to 120 shots) in high resolution, with caption and location. Annexed to the report and usable in proceedings.
Quantified estimate
Estimated cost of rework, from temporary (tarpaulin, local sealing) to definitive (covering rework). Costing basis for insurance or recourse.
Letter templates
Template letters tailored to your situation: roofer, home insurance, ten-year liability, syndic or neighbour depending on the origin identified.
30-min briefing included
Half-hour call to review the report, prioritise actions and lock in the recourse strategy suited to your situation.
Pricing · VAT incl., all-inclusive
Three packages for your need.
Flash diagnosis
From 480 €
Visit + written opinion · 2h on site
- 2h inspection
- 3-5 page written opinion
- Defect qualification
Le + demandé
Full inspection
From 680 €
Diagnosis + enforceable report
- Everything in 'Flash diagnosis'
- 15-25 p. enforceable report
- Complete attic inspection
- Quantified estimate
Inspection + recourse
From 980 €
Inspection + legal file
- Everything in 'Full inspection'
- Legal file preparation
- Partner lawyer coordination
- 12-month leak follow-up
Testimonials
They entrusted us with their roof diagnosis.
★★★★★
« Recurring leaks 3 years after installation. The roofer denied any responsibility. The report demonstrated the flashings workmanship defect. Ten-year liability activated, roof redone. »
photo client
Vincent Dethier
New-build owner · Namur
★★★★★
« February storm, slates ripped off. The insurer refused full coverage. The report documented the extent of the damage. Full compensation obtained. »
photo client
Sophie Lambin
Owner · Charleroi
★★★★★
« Pre-purchase visit of a 1995 house. Roof advertised as redone. The diagnosis revealed an aged underlying covering. €18,000 negotiated down. »
photo client
Maxime Vandevelde
Pre-purchase buyer · Brussels
FAQ
Your questions about the roof inspection.
How often should a roof be inspected?
A visual inspection is recommended every 5 years on a healthy roof, and after every major weather event (storm, hail, heavy snow). In case of leak or doubt, without delay.
Can a recent leak fall under ten-year liability?
Yes, if it compromises the sealing of the property and appears within 10 years of reception. The expert report qualifying the workmanship defect is the centrepiece of the ten-year liability recourse.
Is physical roof access required for a good diagnosis?
Ideally yes. Depending on configuration, we step in via ladder, aerial platform, drone or certified rope-access technician. Ground-only inspection remains partial and is not enough for an enforceable report.
What documents to prepare before the visit?
Installation invoices, roofer's ten-year liability certificates, reception minutes, before/after-claim photos, insurance declarations. The better documented the file, the more precise the diagnosis.
Does my home insurance cover your fees?
Sometimes yes under legal protection cover, after acceptance of the file. We supply quotes and descriptions compatible with their reimbursement procedures.
Are you independent from roofers and insurers?
Strictly. We refuse any case where we have a commercial relationship with the contractor, insurer or opposing expert. Our mandate comes exclusively from the owner.
Prefer email? contact@reception-provisoire.be