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Landlord roof survey in Crook Log, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Crook Log, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Crook Log
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Red House, about 0.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Crook Log goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
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. Homes near green spaces such as Danson Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Bexleyheath station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Crook Log is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crook Log. Across Greater London, we cover Crook Log. We also survey roofs in London.
Landlord roof surveys in DA7, DA6 and DA16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Bean Road, Lion Road and Alers Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Welling (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south) and Bexley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Crook Log
In Crook Log, that means homes and buildings near Danson Park, St Columba's Catholic Boys' School and The Crook Log Public House, among other places. Crook Log has its own railway station: Bexleyheath station. Well-known places in the area include Bexley Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
Landlord roof survey in Crook Log: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Crook Log (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Crook Log
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a visit in Crook Log, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at what can safely be seen from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- 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 roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. By the time a ceiling stains, the timbers underneath may have been wet for a while.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- File each roof report for future reference
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Crook Log questions
I let a flat near Bexleyheath station. Can you check the roof?
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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Crook Log?
It can be, so it is useful to let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.