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Bexley Riverside Landlord Roof Survey
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Bexley Riverside and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
How a landlord roof survey works in Bexley Riverside
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are parapets and upstands in poor repair and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Bexley Riverside has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Bexley Riverside (DA8, DA7, DA1)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Local roofs in Bexley Riverside
Hall Place and Gardens, about 1.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bexley Riverside. 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. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. 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.
Shop and office owners around Broadway Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you live in an older home near St Paul's, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Living close to Braeburn Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Bexley Riverside is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. We cover Bexley Riverside and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. Bexley Riverside is one of the places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London.
We work across the DA8, DA7 and DA1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Mill Road, Hurst Road and Bexley Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Bexley Riverside include Northumberland Heath (1 mile north-west), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Erith (1 mile north), North End (1 mile east) and Slade Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Bexley Riverside
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Braeburn Park, The Royal Oak pub and Trinity School, among other places. Bexley Riverside’s nearest station is Barnehurst station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-west) and Erith and District Hospital (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Bexley Riverside we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
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What else we do in Bexley Riverside
What happens if roof problems are left?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common questions in Bexley Riverside
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Bexley Riverside?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well, and a driveway is even better.
How do I find out if my home in Bexley Riverside is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
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, which suits a rolling plan.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.