Independent roof inspection Amsterdam

Your roofer says the job’s done, but it still leaks. Or you’ve got a quote for a whole new roof and you’re not sure it’s needed. That’s usually when people call us. Premiumkeur carries out independent roof inspections in Amsterdam. We aren’t roofers, we don’t do repairs and we don’t work with roofers, contractors or estate agents. We look at the roof, tell you on the spot what we see, and put it in a written report with photos.

Plenty of our clients are expats. They’ve had a roof renewed on a canal house or a top-floor flat, they don’t speak Dutch and they’ve no idea whether the work meets Dutch standards. The inspector explains everything on site in English. The standard report is in Dutch; we translate it into English for € 100 extra.

Premiumkeur has 4.9 stars from 704 Google reviews and 104 Trustpilot reviews. Many of them are translated on our page with English reviews of our building inspections in Amsterdam. Most people know us for the building survey Amsterdam buyers book before they sign, and our building surveyors bring the same approach to every roof. Fred Tokkie, who set up the company, was a contractor from 1983 to 2009 and has inspected houses since 2009. Premiumkeur is NHG-recognised, NEN 2767 certified and works to NTA 8060.

Dutch version: Onafhankelijke dakinspectie Amsterdam (in Dutch).

When people ask us for an independent roof inspection

An independent roof inspection is a check by someone who has nothing to gain from the outcome. We don’t get paid more if the roof needs replacing, and we don’t lose anything if it turns out to be fine. In Amsterdam we’re mostly called in for one of these reasons:

• roof work has just been done and you doubt the quality;
• a new or recently repaired roof still leaks;
• a roofer says the whole roof has to be replaced and you’d like a second opinion on that quote;
• you’re in a dispute with a roofer or contractor and need a report for your legal expenses insurer or lawyer;
• your VvE (owners’ association) is planning a big roof renovation and wants independent advice first;
• you’re buying a top-floor flat or a house and want to know what the roof will cost you.

Most of the roofs we see are on old buildings. Amsterdam has a lot of flat roofs with bitumen, pitched roofs with clay tiles, concealed gutters behind the façade, valley gutters shared with the neighbours, chimneys and a fair amount of lead and zinc. Good roofing work in that setting comes down to the details, and that’s exactly where we look.

Surveyor checking the verge tiles of a pitched roof by hand during an independent roof inspection

We inspect roofs and we never repair them

This is the part Fred cares about most. A roof inspection only means something if the person doing it has no stake in the repair. So these are the rules we work by:

• Premiumkeur doesn’t carry out repairs, not even small ones;
• we don’t recommend roofers or contractors and don’t pass your details on;
• we don’t work with roofers, contractors, estate agents or mortgage advisers;
• we don’t pay or receive referral fees, from anyone.

A roof surveyor, not a roofer

A roofer who inspects your roof is also the person who’d like to fix it. That isn’t dishonest, it’s just how the trade works. We’re a roof surveyor, not a roofer: our only income from your roof is the inspection fee. Our report describes the condition of the roof, the defects, the cause of any leak and the work that needs doing. You can then give the report to two or three roofers and ask them to quote on the same work, which makes their prices easy to compare.

If you’d like to read our roof inspection service in Dutch, there’s our roof inspection service page (in Dutch).

Cost of an independent roof inspection in Amsterdam

An independent roof inspection costs from € 499, including 21% VAT. A second opinion on a roofer’s work, or a roof survey for a dispute with a contractor (in Dutch: contra-expertise), costs from € 599 including VAT. There’s no call-out charge.

Why “from”? No two roofs are the same. Some roofs are very large, and some are too high to reach safely with a ladder. Then we hire scaffolding or a cherry picker at actual cost, transport included. For a whole apartment block or a commercial building we’ll send you a quote first. We’ll tell you before anything is booked. You’ll have the report about five days after we receive your payment. All our other rates are on Diensten en tarieven (in Dutch).

An English-speaking roof inspector in Amsterdam

You can walk round with the inspector and ask whatever you like in English. Expats often find that the easiest way to understand Dutch roofing terms like loodslab (lead flashing), verholen goot (concealed gutter) or stadsuitloop (the rainwater outlet through the front wall). The written report is in Dutch as standard. An English report is € 100 extra.

Surveyor at the top of a gable wall above the Amsterdam rooftops at sunset

Second opinion on a roofer’s quote

A roof quote is hard to judge if you don’t know roofs. Two roofers can look at the same flat roof and one says patch it, the other says replace it. Before you sign, we can look at the roof and at the quote and tell you what we think is needed now, what can wait and what isn’t needed at all.

Is a new roof really needed?

Sometimes yes. Bitumen roofing that’s 25 years old, has blisters and has been patched many times is usually at the end of its life. But often the leak comes from one detail: a lead flashing that’s too short, a clogged outlet, a crack in a chimney. Then a full replacement won’t solve anything that a targeted repair couldn’t. We tell you how old we think the roofing is, how long it can last and where the weak spots are. In our counts for Amsterdam we’ve had a check where the roof turned out not to have needed replacing at all.

What a good roofing quote should mention

From our reports we know what tends to get left out. When a flat roof is renewed, the old rainwater outlet through the wall should usually be renewed too, and the lead flashings checked and renewed where needed. A new gutter should be laid with a proper fall, so no water stays standing. Gravel that’s no longer needed should go. If these points aren’t in the quote, ask about them, and get the answer in writing. In one VvE report we wrote it quite plainly: if you don’t ask for new lead when the gutter is renewed, there’s a good chance the old lead stays.

Checking roof work after the roofer has finished

A lot of our work is checking roofing that’s just been done. You can’t see much from the street, and most owners don’t go up on their own roof. We do, where it’s safe, and we look at the parts that decide whether a roof stays dry.

Is my new roof done properly?

The roof surface itself is rarely the problem. Leaks on new roofs start at the edges and connections: where the roofing meets a wall, a chimney, a rooflight, a pipe or the neighbours’ roof. We check that the roofing goes high enough up the wall (around 15 cm is normal), that lead flashings are set into the joints of the brickwork and don’t rest on the roofing, that outlets are watertight, and that trims and railings aren’t screwed straight through the roofing. On pitched roofs we lift tiles to check the membrane and battens, and look at the ridge tiles, the gutters and the concealed gutters.

Check roof work before the final payment

Ask for the check before you pay the last invoice and, if you can, before the scaffolding comes down. Then the roofer can put things right straight away and nobody has to come back with a new scaffold. We’ve done checks where everything was fine, and checks where almost all the work had to be redone. Either way you know where you stand before the money’s gone.

Why a new roof can still leak

A new roof that still leaks nearly always has a problem at a connection, or the leak never came from the roof surface in the first place. Water can run a long way under roofing before it shows up on a ceiling. Then it’s a matter of measuring and tracing. If that’s what you need, our page on our roof leak detection specialist in Amsterdam explains how we find the source. Leak detection on a roof costs from € 599.

Surveyor holding up a roof tile to check the underlay and battens

What we look at during the roof inspection

Every inspection covers the whole roof we can reach, not only the part that was worked on. We look at:

• flat roofing (bitumen, EPDM, PVC) and how it’s connected to walls, upstands and edges;
• clay or concrete tiles, slates and shingles, the membrane and battens underneath, and the ridge;
• gutters, concealed gutters, valley gutters, outlets and downpipes;
• lead flashings and zinc work, including cappings and copings;
• chimneys: pointing, cracks, the cement top and rain caps on the flue pipes;
• rooflights, roof windows, dormers, vents and boiler flues;
• roof terraces and railings, and the safety of balconies and roof edges.

We bring a moisture meter, an infrared camera and an endoscope, a small camera on a cable that looks behind or under things through a gap or a hole of a few millimetres. That’s how we show that a leak is still active, or that the timber under the roofing is still wet. Anything we can’t reach or see, for example roofing under a deck or tiles, we write down as not inspected. We won’t guess.

Not everyone has a leak. New owners also write to us: “We are not currently experiencing any leaks, but as new owners we want a thorough assessment of the roof’s condition.” We then ask for the survey report from the purchase, if there is one, and a few photos of the roofs, so we know what is already known and where to look most closely.

Surveyor looking at standing water in a zinc gutter on an Amsterdam roof

What our Amsterdam roof reports show about earlier roof work

We counted 56 of our own roof inspections in Amsterdam, from May 2021 up to and including March 2026. In 13 of them the client asked us to check work by a roofer or contractor. In 11 of those 13 we found work that hadn’t been carried out according to the rules of good workmanship (goed vakmanschap in Dutch).

Across all 56 reports, we found earlier work that wasn’t done properly in 43 cases, or 77%. That’s work by a roofer, a contractor or an occupant: lead flashings resting on the roofing, sealant instead of a proper connection, emergency repairs that were never finished.

Keep in mind what these numbers are. They’re our own jobs, and people usually call us because something is wrong. They don’t tell you how good Amsterdam roofers are in general. They do show where things go wrong when they go wrong. The full counts and twelve cases are in our roof inspection Amsterdam knowledge base.

A dispute with your roofer or contractor

Sometimes the roofer doesn’t agree there’s a problem. Or he comes back, applies more sealant, and it leaks again. At that point you need more than your own photos. You need a report from someone independent that says what’s wrong, why it’s wrong and what has to happen.

The roofer did a bad job, what can I do?

Start by writing everything down: when the work was done, what was in the quote, what you paid, when the leaks started and what the roofer said. Keep the quote, invoices, emails and photos. Don’t let another company redo the work before it’s been inspected, because then the evidence is gone. In the Netherlands the usual first step is a written notice of default (ingebrekestelling), giving the roofer a reasonable period to put things right. Your legal expenses insurer or a lawyer can tell you exactly how to do this in your situation. We don’t give legal advice, but we can give you the technical facts that the advice is based on.

A roof inspection report for a dispute

A second expert opinion in a dispute is called a contra-expertise in Dutch. Premiumkeur is regularly hired for this by construction lawyers and by legal expenses insurers. Our report shows each defect with photos, says whether the work meets the rules of good workmanship and explains how it should have been done. We also separate what belongs to the roofer’s job from what was never part of the quote, or what the VvE or an occupant has to deal with. That keeps the report fair, and it’s why it holds up in a discussion.

Owners in the middle of a roof renovation write things like: “I’d like to arrange an independent inspection to assess the quality of the renovation, identify any defects or unfinished work, and provide a written report with photos.” That is what a contra-expertise is. If the problem is at the join with a neighbouring roof, we also need the neighbours’ permission to look from their side.

Surveyor examining chimneys on a flat roof of an old Amsterdam building

Independent advice for a VvE roof renovation

In 46 of the 56 Amsterdam roof reports we counted there was a VvE. In an apartment building the roof is usually shared property, so the VvE decides and all owners pay their share. A roof renovation can easily run to tens of thousands of euros, and the board often has to choose between quotes it can’t really judge.

That’s where an independent inspection helps. Before the renovation, we describe what state the roof is in and what work is actually needed. The board can use that as the basis for the quotes, so every roofer prices the same job. During the work we can come back while the scaffolding is up, and at the end we can check the result before the VvE makes the final payment. If the building has a long-term maintenance plan (MJOP), our findings help put the roof in it at the right time and for a realistic amount.

Free roof inspections by roofers, what to keep in mind

You’ll find roofers who offer a free roof inspection, and sometimes one rings your doorbell to say he’s spotted a loose tile. Nothing wrong with that as such, but it helps to know how it works. The roofer who inspects for free earns his money on the repair that follows. That doesn’t mean the advice is wrong. It does mean you can’t easily check it, and a quote may include more work than the roof needs.

Ask which defect was found and where exactly. Ask for photos. Ask what the guarantee covers and for how long. Don’t sign at the door: if you agree to a contract at home, Dutch consumer law usually gives you 14 days to change your mind. The government explains this on your rights when you buy at the door (in Dutch). If you’re unsure, an independent inspection costs less than a roof you didn’t need.

Choose your own surveyor when you buy a home in Amsterdam

When you buy a home in the Netherlands, the estate agent (makelaar) or mortgage adviser will often suggest a building surveyor. Because the Dutch system is new to you, it’s natural to follow your agent’s suggestions. Keep in mind that the agent is paid when the sale goes through. A surveyor who gets a lot of work through estate agents has an interest in keeping that relationship good. The same applies to the buying agent you’ve hired yourself.

You’re free to bring your own independent surveyor, even if someone mentions a “partner”. Before you book, ask any surveyor a few plain questions:

• Do you receive work or fees from estate agents or mortgage advisers?
• Will you go onto the roof and into the crawl space where it is safe?
• Do you assess the foundation?
• Can you confirm your independence in writing?

Read the terms and conditions as well. Some inspections are described as a general or visual check, and the roof is then looked at from the ground or from a window. With an old Amsterdam roof that tells you very little. Premiumkeur doesn’t work with estate agents or mortgage advisers, doesn’t pay or receive referral fees, doesn’t recommend repair companies and doesn’t inspect for sellers.

Buying a top-floor flat or a house with a new roof

A seller who says the roof was renewed recently is often right. Ask for the invoice and what was included, and have it checked. If you buy a top-floor flat, the roof is usually VvE property, but the leak ends up in your living room, so look at the VvE’s MJOP and the minutes of recent meetings too. A building survey (bouwkundige keuring) with a proper roof check is the way to find out before you commit. Most Dutch purchase contracts allow a building inspection condition (bouwkundig voorbehoud), usually with a short deadline. Our page on the building survey Amsterdam explains how that works.

Surveyor on a tall ladder at a newly built pitched roof with dark roof tiles

Roof work we checked in Amsterdam

Six cases from our own reports from 2023 and 2024, all about roof work that had been done or was about to be ordered. We’ve left out names and addresses. None of these reports included a cost estimate, so there are no amounts.

Upper flat in a 1916 building, Amsterdam-Oud-West, February 2024

The client had serious doubts about the roofer’s work and asked for an independent roof inspection with a leak investigation. The bitumen had been stuck against the window frame and the wall without a watertight connection, and the lead flashings there didn’t close the gap either. At the rooflight the roofing didn’t go high enough up the upstand. New lead flashings had been fitted in the chimney, but the mortar wasn’t watertight. The old rainwater outlet had been left in place with the new roofing laid over it, and there was a large damp patch in the room right below. In several places the new roofing was loose and hadn’t bonded to the neighbours’ roofing. The balcony railing didn’t meet building regulations, and we advised not using the balcony until it was replaced. The report listed separately the points that were maintenance for the VvE and not the roofer’s responsibility.

What this shows: a fair report separates the roofer’s job from the VvE’s own maintenance. That makes the conversation with the roofer a lot easier.

Terraced house from 1930, Amsterdam-Zuid, March 2024

The flat roof had been renewed and there were damp patches in the rooms at the back. We were asked to check the quality of the work. The new lead flashings rested on the roofing and the mortar hadn’t bonded to the brickwork of the chimney. The rainwater outlet hadn’t been renewed and wasn’t watertight. Pipes through the roof hadn’t been sealed again. An aluminium trim had been screwed straight through the roofing, where a zinc coping belongs, as on the house next door. Concealed gutters beside the chimneys had been bent upwards during the work, and the roofing was full of sealant, applied in an attempt to stop the leaks. On the tiled part of the roof, tiles didn’t overlap enough and ridge tiles were loose, but that work hadn’t been in the quote, and the report said so. The advice: give the roofer formal notice to put the work right within a reasonable period.

What this shows: compare the defects with the quote. The roofer is responsible for what he agreed to do, not for the rest of the roof.

Apartment building in Amsterdam-Centrum, September 2024

A check for a VvE while the roofing company was still involved. We went through every defect on site with the company’s site supervisor and explained how to fix it. The joints in the bluestone had been filled partly with sealant and partly with mortar; the sealant had to go and a waterproof mortar had to go in. The concealed gutters were done well, with the breathable membrane lapped over the gutter as it should be. Pointing was missing here and there at the lead flashings. Because the roof was easy to reach, we looked at the rest of it too. One chimney was in very poor condition, with large cracks and a loose top slab, and we couldn’t rule out a collapse. We advised having it renovated as soon as possible.

What this shows: when you check during the job, the roofer can fix things while he’s still there, and you see the rest of the roof while it’s easy to get to.

Canal house from 1860, Amsterdam-Centrum, December 2023

A long-running leak at a window frame had damaged the flat below, where the floor timber looked affected by dry rot. A contractor had had a roofer lay an extra layer of roofing over the old one, which pushed the lead under the frame outwards. On our advice an aluminium drip was fitted, but it still leaked. We then advised checking the glazing bead, and a hole was found in the bottom of the frame. That was the real source. Meanwhile we found other problems: the membrane under the tiles had been tucked behind the new zinc gutter instead of over it, the gutter had no expansion piece and was already bulging, and an outlet on the green roof sat in the roofing instead of on it. On a later visit there was a new leak at an aluminium trim, sealed with sealant. With the contractor present we said the roofing work didn’t meet the rules of good workmanship.

What this shows: a hard-to-find leak can take several visits, and on the way you often find other defects that would have caused the next leak.

Apartment building from 1940, Amsterdam-Centrum, March 2023

Leaks in one of the flats after a roofer had carried out repairs. The main cause was the gable: the pointing was saturated, a brick was missing, and the lead flashings had been fixed with sealant instead of being set into the joints. The roofer should have renewed that lead during the job and told the client about the poor state of the gable. At the new concealed gutter the membrane had been laid against the gutter instead of over it, so splashing water could get behind it. The bluestone had been repointed with a mortar we didn’t trust to be waterproof. Some things we couldn’t check from where we stood, so we advised a closer look once the scaffolding was up. The conclusion: give the roofer formal notice.

What this shows: a roofer who sees a weak spot next to his work should tell you. If he doesn’t, the next leak is easy to predict.

VvE building from 1892, Amsterdam-Oud-Zuid, January 2024

The VvE asked why several flats had leaks and damp patches. Some of the damp came from the roof, some from the solid rear wall without a cavity. One gutter was old and hadn’t been cleaned in a long time. We advised replacing it, with a proper fall this time, and warned that the VvE should state this in the order to the roofer explicitly, together with renewing the lead flashings. Otherwise the old lead often stays. The roofing on one dormer was so poorly done that the whole roof had to be redone. A chimney at the back was clearly leaning, and we asked for further investigation straight away. A shared gutter with the neighbours needed attention from them as well, so we advised sharing the report with them.

What this shows: what you put in the order to the roofer decides what you get. An independent report gives the VvE the words for it.

Roof inspector climbing a ladder against a building to reach the roof

Questions from our inbox

These are real questions that reach Premiumkeur by email, from homeowners, buyers and owners’ associations. We’ve left out names and details, and shortened some of them. Questions sent in Dutch have been translated.

A roof and dormers left half finished

“We therefore need an inspection that is completely independent of the contractor and that can provide a clear technical record of the current condition of the works.”

English-speaking owners, roof and dormers half finished

What we do. The inspection and the conversation can be in English. We proposed one full inspection: the quality of the work so far, weatherproofing, where the leaks come from, the dormer details and whether another contractor can safely take over, with photos set out so they can be used in a dispute and a cost estimate for the repairs.

What clients say about our roof inspections

These reviews are about roof inspections, second opinions and roof work that clients wanted checked. Most were written in Dutch and translated faithfully. Where we’ve shortened a review, you’ll see …

Fred gave us clear, honest and concrete advice about the condition of our roof and the work done on it earlier. He keeps his agreements and stays involved for consultation during the roof renovation that is still to come. I certainly recommend him.

Review on Google, January 2022, 5 stars (translated from Dutch)

We recently used the services of Bo Schreurs for an inspection of our roof because of leaks caused by a roof renovation at the neighbours and a dispute about this with the contractor responsible. We are extremely satisfied with the work delivered. Bo is very professional, detailed and thorough in his inspection. He provided us with a clear and detailed report, so we know exactly which work needs to be carried out. Bo takes the time to answer all your questions and gives honest and expert advice. … We warmly recommend Bo Schreurs and Premiumkeur to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable inspector. We wish we had called them in earlier; it would have made a big difference in making the right choices and decisions about the renovation. But now we know where to find them.

Review on Google, May 2024, 5 stars (translated from Dutch)

Helped super well by Bo! We have a serious leak in our pitched roof after a new gutter was installed … Thanks to the solid inspection by Premium Keur all the problems came to light … I was helped in an extremely friendly, pleasant and good way by Bo. Absolutely a craftsman who knows his stuff. The report is also very clear, so our legal expenses insurer could take it further. An absolute recommendation!

Review on Google, February 2024, 5 stars (translated from Dutch)

Bo of Premiumkeur came to us and carried out a roof inspection, to our satisfaction. A very friendly man who knows his stuff. Already during the inspection we got some information about the condition of the roof. The report we received confirmed our suspicion that the roof had to be completely renovated, partly because previous repairs had not been carried out correctly. The report also gave information about the usual prices for the work, so that we could prepare well for what the costs would eventually be.

Review on Google, October 2023, 5 stars (translated from Dutch)

A good experience with the roof inspection through Premiumkeur. I did not really know what condition our roof was in, so I had an independent inspection carried out through Premiumkeur. I absolutely wanted it to be an independent inspection. I am very satisfied with how Premiumkeur did this. After the inspection the inspector took plenty of time to explain everything and answer my questions. He also thought along with my situation. Afterwards I was sent a report with loads of photos and explanations. I could still reach them if I had further questions. All in all, very satisfied.

Review on Trustpilot, August 2026, 5 stars (translated from Dutch)

We are very satisfied with the roof inspection we had carried out. We were in contact with Fred and the inspection was carried out by Bo. Both gentlemen are very friendly and knowledgeable. Bo explains everything clearly and is honest and down to earth in his advice. He also inspected the roof of the storage shed while he was at it, very thoughtful and proactive! The report is clear and to the point. We know where we stand for the coming years! Premiumkeur is really a recommendation if you are looking for a skilled and reliable inspection.

Review on Google, November 2022, 5 stars (translated from Dutch)

A really nice experience with Bo! He did a skilled and complete inspection of our roof and the report is very detailed. I would recommend this company to anyone!

Review on Google, June 2025, 5 stars (translated from Dutch)

We bought a house whose roof afterwards turned out to be leaking. To get a clearer picture of this, we asked De Huizendokter whether he would look at our roof. Making an appointment went quickly, and De Huizendokter could come round at short notice. Fred inspected the roof thoroughly but also immediately gave a mini course in roof inspection. Educational and handy for the future.

Review on Google, March 2016, 4 stars (translated from Dutch)

Videos of our independent roof inspections

On our YouTube channel you can watch our surveyors on Amsterdam roofs. The videos are in Dutch, but you’ll see what we look at.

Independent roof inspection on site

An independent roof inspection by Premiumkeur, from the ladder to the details on the roof (video in Dutch).

How a roof inspection is done in practice

What happens during a roof inspection, step by step (video in Dutch).

Fred Tokkie inspecting a roof

Fred Tokkie, who set up Premiumkeur, on a roof during an inspection (video in Dutch).

Learn more before you buy

We’ve written a lot in English for expats buying or living in Amsterdam. These pages go further into the subjects on this page.

• Roof and façade leak investigation Amsterdam: how leaks through roofs and façades are traced, with examples from Amsterdam.
• Leak detection company Amsterdam: leaks inside the home, from water pipes and drains to bathrooms and the neighbours upstairs.
• Damp and leak detection specialist Amsterdam: rising and penetrating damp, mould, crawl spaces and cellars.
• VvE maintenance plan Amsterdam knowledge base: how an MJOP works and why the roof is often the biggest item in it.
• Buying a house in Amsterdam: the Dutch buying process explained for expats, from offer to transfer.
• Building inspection Amsterdam knowledge base: the Dutch building survey, the building inspection condition and repair costs.

Frequently asked questions about independent roof inspections in Amsterdam

How much does an independent roof inspection cost in Amsterdam?

An independent roof inspection by Premiumkeur costs from € 499 including 21% VAT, with no call-out charge. For a large or high roof we send a quote first. A second opinion on a roofer’s work costs from € 599. Scaffolding or a cherry picker, if the roof is too high to reach safely by ladder, is charged at actual cost including transport. An English report costs € 100 extra.

Can I get a second opinion on a roofer’s quote?

Yes. We inspect the roof, read the quote and tell you what is needed now, what can wait and what is not needed. Our report describes the work, so you can ask several roofers to quote on the same job.

How do I know if my new roof was done properly?

Have it checked by someone who did not do the work. Most problems on new roofs are at the connections: roofing that does not go high enough up the wall, lead flashings resting on the roofing, outlets that were not renewed and trims or railings screwed through the roofing. We check these on the roof itself.

My roofer did a bad job, what can I do?

Collect the quote, invoices, emails and photos, and do not let another company redo the work before it has been inspected. An independent report shows what is wrong. The usual next step in the Netherlands is a written notice of default giving the roofer a reasonable period to put it right. Ask your legal expenses insurer or a lawyer how to do this.

Can I use your roof inspection report in a dispute with a roofer?

Yes. Premiumkeur is regularly hired for a contra-expertise by construction lawyers and legal expenses insurers. The report shows each defect with photos, says whether the work meets the rules of good workmanship and separates the roofer’s responsibility from other maintenance.

Should I have roof work checked before the final payment?

Yes, if you can. Ask for the check before you pay the last invoice and before the scaffolding comes down. Then the roofer can fix any defects straight away.

Why is my new roof still leaking?

Usually because of a connection: at a wall, chimney, rooflight, pipe, outlet or the neighbours’ roof. Sometimes the leak never came from the roof surface at all. A roof inspection with leak detection shows where the water gets in. Leak detection on a roof costs from € 599.

How can I tell if my roof really needs replacing?

An independent inspection tells you how old the roofing probably is, how long it can last and whether the leak comes from the whole roof or from one detail. Often a targeted repair is enough. We gain nothing from either answer, because we do not carry out repairs.

Does Premiumkeur repair roofs or recommend roofers?

No. Premiumkeur only inspects and advises. We do not carry out repairs, do not recommend roofers or contractors, do not work with roofers, contractors or estate agents and do not pay or receive referral fees.

Is a free roof inspection by a roofer worth it?

It costs nothing up front, but the roofer earns his money on the repair that follows. Ask which defect was found, ask for photos and what the guarantee covers, and do not sign at the door: you usually have 14 days to cancel a contract signed at home.

Is there an English-speaking roof inspector in Amsterdam for expats?

Yes. Many of our clients are expats. The inspector explains the findings on site in English. The standard report is in Dutch, and we translate it into English for € 100 extra.

Should a VvE get independent advice before a roof renovation?

It is a good idea. An independent inspection describes what work is really needed, so every roofer quotes on the same job. We can also check the work while the scaffolding is up and at the end, before the VvE makes the final payment.

Our pre-purchase survey found a possible leak on the sloping attic wall. Can you find the cause before we buy?

Yes. We do a roof inspection with leak detection of that part of the roof, to NEN 2767, with an assessment of how urgent the repair is and a cost estimate. We arrange access with the estate agent and send a short first impression by email straight after the visit, so you can move on with your purchase.

Contact Premiumkeur Amsterdam

Want an independent roof inspection or a second opinion on roof work? Call or email us, or use the contact form (in Dutch). Tell us what kind of roof it is and what’s going on, and send the quote or the roofer’s invoice if you have it.

Premiumkeur B.V.
Heiligeweg 30
1012 XR Amsterdam
Phone: +31 20 773 6842
Email: premiumkeur@gmail.com
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 81106130

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