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Broom Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Broom Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broom Hill
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broom Hill
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and missing or loose roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. For a house in Broom Hill with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Broom Hill (BR6, BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Broom Hill
Historic houses such as Bromley Palace, about 3.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Broom Hill goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Jubilee Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building like Perry Hall Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Broom Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Broom Hill can all book landlord roof surveys. Broom Hill is one of the places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London.
We work across BR6 and BR5 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on New Road, Irene Road and Sandy Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Crofton (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile north-west), Locksbottom (2 miles west), Farnborough (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Around Broom Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jubilee Country Park, The Cricketers pub and The Priory School and the streets around them. Broom Hill’s nearest station is Orpington station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Mall (3.8 miles north-west) and Orpington Hospital (1.3 miles south). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Warren.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Broom Hill
I let a flat near Orpington station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Broom Hill is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high 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 will talk to you about another date.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents when booking.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Broom Hill, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.