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Landlord roof survey in Downham, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Downham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlord roof survey in Downham: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and leaks into upper flats.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Downham with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Downham (BR1, SE6, SE12)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlord roof surveys in Downham: local notes
With Bromley Palace about 1.7 miles south-east, Downham sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently 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.
If you run a business near The Glades, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rangefield Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Downham is about 2 miles north of Bromley, in Greater London. Downham is one of many places we visit across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. Our Greater London coverage includes Downham. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in BR1, SE6 and SE12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Shaw Road, Arcus Road and Brook Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Plaistow (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile east) and Bellingham (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Downham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Holy Trinity College Bromley, Downham Fields and Bonus Pastor Catholic College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Grove Park station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Glades (1.6 miles south) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
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 frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Leave it or get it looked at?
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 are asking contractors to price. 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.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a London conversion, the way into the loft space is frequently from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Downham runs like any other.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Downham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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What we are asked to look at in Downham
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Living close to Downham Fields is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Downham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Downham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Downham?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
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.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.