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Landlord roof survey in Barnehurst, Greater London
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Barnehurst. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Barnehurst
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Common reasons to book are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, on shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it is in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Barnehurst (DA7, DA1, DA8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a London area like Barnehurst, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Useful tips for Barnehurst property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Local roofs in Barnehurst
Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Barnehurst has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 1 mile south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mayplace Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Paulinus, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Barnehurst is about 3 miles east of Welling, in Greater London. Whether the building in Barnehurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Greater London coverage includes Barnehurst and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in DA7, DA1 and DA8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Old Road, Grove Road and Manor Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Barnehurst include the A2000, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bexley Riverside (1 mile north), Northumberland Heath (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-east), North End (1 mile east) and Barnes Cray (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Barnehurst
Around Barnehurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Catherine's Catholic School, St Catherine's Catholic School and Braeburn Park, among other places. The closest station to Barnehurst is Barnehurst station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (4.8 miles east) and Bexley Museum (1 mile south). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Barnehurst
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you own a rental within reach of Barnehurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Barnehurst questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Barnehurst station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Barnehurst?
It can be, so it’s useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.