A Kiama Roofing safety inspection is a comprehensive on-roof assessment, not a quick look from the footpath. During an inspection, our team checks:

• Tile or sheeting condition, including cracked, broken, slipped, or corroded sections across the full roof surface
• Ridge capping and hip tiles, assessing the condition of mortar bedding and pointing, and noting any that have loosened or failed — issues often followed by roof rebedding or repointing work
• Flashing around all roof penetrations, including chimneys, vents, and skylights, which are among the most common sources of water ingress when they deteriorate
• Valleys and drainage points, ensuring water can flow freely off the roof without pooling against materials or backing up towards flashing joins
• Gutters and downpipes, noting any blockages, damage, or signs of overflow that could be affecting the roof’s ability to drain properly and may warrant gutter repairs
• Signs of moss, lichen, or organic growth, which can accelerate deterioration of roofing materials if left untreated and may call for pressure cleaning or cleaning work
• The roof structure and sarking, where accessible, looking for signs of water damage, rot, or other underlying issues that may not be visible from the surface

Our Roof Safety Inspection Process

1. Booking and Pre-Inspection Discussion

We start by discussing what’s prompted your inspection request whether it’s an annual check, post-storm concern, or a specific issue you’ve noticed so we know what to pay particular attention to during the assessment.

2. On-Roof Inspection

Our team accesses your roof safely and carries out a thorough inspection across the full surface, checking tiles or sheeting, ridge lines, hips, valleys, flashing, gutters, and any roof penetrations from on top of the roof rather than from the ground.

3. Clear Reporting

We report back to you honestly and plainly, explaining what we’ve found, what condition different parts of your roof are in, and what we recommend as a result whether that’s no immediate action, monitoring certain areas, or specific repairs or maintenance services.

4. Prioritised Recommendations

Where issues are identified, we help you understand which are urgent and which can be monitored over time, so you can prioritise any follow-up work appropriately rather than feeling pressured to address everything at once.

5. Documentation and Follow-Up

We can provide written documentation of our inspection findings where needed, which can be useful for insurance purposes, property sale negotiations, or planning follow-up repairs, restoration, or replacement work.