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Landlord roof survey in Elmstead, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Elmstead, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
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. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Landlord roof survey in Elmstead: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are mortar falling from ridges and verges and gutters overflowing onto walls.
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. If your home in Elmstead has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
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.
- Location
- Elmstead (BR7, BR1, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
What we are asked to look at in Elmstead
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Anyone responsible for a site like Bullers Wood School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Elmstead
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Elmstead is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Bromley Palace, about 1.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Elmstead. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Elmstead Woods station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Elmstead is about 1 mile west of Chislehurst, in Greater London. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Elmstead. Across Greater London, we cover Elmstead. You can also see our page for London.
Here we cover the BR7, BR1 and SE9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Yester Road, Walden Road and Downs Avenue. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Chislehurst (1 mile east), Bickley (1 mile south), Widmore (1 mile south), Sundridge (1 mile west) and Coldharbour (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Elmstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Hill Primary School, The Queens Head pub and Holy Trinity College Bromley. There is a railway station in Elmstead itself: Elmstead Woods station. Other landmarks nearby include The Glades (1.6 miles south-west) and Bromley Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Elmstead: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Elmstead Woods station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Elmstead?
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.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Elmstead?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t 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.