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Landlord Roof Survey in Bexley
Landlord roof surveys in Bexley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is frequently on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Bexley, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
About our landlord roof survey in Bexley
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We are frequently asked to look into gutters overflowing onto walls and chimney stacks in poor repair, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Bexley, as across London, that is why a roof needs a careful look rather than a glance from the street. Lead flashings and shared chimney stacks on these houses need a proper look too.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Bexley (DA5, DA6, DA14, DA1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Bexley: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Bexley station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Bexley?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you cover Bexley?
Yes. Bexley is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
What affects the price in Bexley
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. 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.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Bexley
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bexley
About 0.9 miles north lies Red House, a reminder of how long the area around Bexley 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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For businesses in and around places such as Broadway Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Trees in and around Danson Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building such as Old Bexley Church of England School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bexley is about 3 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. In Bexley, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Greater London, we cover Bexley. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in DA5, DA6, DA14 and DA1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Bexley High Street, Camden Road and The North Glade, all of which we cover. You’ll find Bexley on the A2018 and B2210, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around Bexley: Blendon (1 mile north-west), North Cray (1 mile south), Bexleyheath (1 mile north), Upton (1 mile north) and Coldblow (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Around Bexley
In Bexley, that means homes and buildings near St Columba's Catholic Boys' School, Danson Park and Townley Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bexley station, roughly 0.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (1 mile north-east) and Bexley Museum (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Bexley includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.