About This Service
About this Service
A pre-purchase roof inspection in Charmouth assesses coastal cottages and village homes where heavy rain and landslip-prone cliffs affect roof condition and access. The inspection is aimed at buyers who need a written condition report and realistic repair forecast before exchange.
Charmouth's heavy rainfall and occasional landslips can influence thatch moisture content and make access or scaffold placement more complex. The inspection examines thatch compaction, ridge condition, verge fixing and any signs of water penetration in the attic. The report flags elements likely to need immediate attention and identifies site constraints that will affect repair methods and timing.
You will receive a prioritised defect list, a remaining-life estimate and a repair forecast suitable for negotiation. Practical limits are important: recent heavy rain or unstable ground can restrict safe inspection and may require re-inspection in drier conditions or the use of temporary access measures. We arrange the site visit and can coordinate local Roof Thatchings for follow-up quotes that reflect any access or ground-stability constraints.