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Berry's Green Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Berry's Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Berry's Green, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Berry's Green
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Berry's Green are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Berry's Green (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Berry's Green
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you’ll need to arrange it.
Useful tips for Berry's Green property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Why it is worth a survey now in Berry's Green
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so once the slates or flashings let water past, little stops it reaching ceilings. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Berry's Green
I let a flat near Chelsfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Berry's Green?
It can be, so it helps to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How do I book a survey in Berry's Green?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Landlord roof surveys around Berry's Green
About 1.3 miles north lies Down House, a reminder of how long the area around Berry's Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Chelsfield station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cudham Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Berry's Green is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Berry's Green is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Landlord roof surveys in TN16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Berry's Green Road, St Margarets Avenue and St Johns Rise, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Single Street (1 mile north), Cudham (1 mile north-east), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Berry's Green
Around Berry's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School and The Old Jail Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal University Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.