Greater London · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Foxbury, Greater London
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Foxbury, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Foxbury: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We are frequently asked to look into damp or stains in top-floor flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs, across rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is normally a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Foxbury as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. With a written report and photos, everyone can plan from the same facts.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Foxbury (DA14, BR7, DA15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In Foxbury, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us as you book.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Read more
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Foxbury
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
For landlords with property near Sidcup station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Foxbury
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Foxbury
How do I find out if my home in Foxbury is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sidcup station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you work in Foxbury?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Foxbury.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Towns and villages near Foxbury
What else we do in Foxbury
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Foxbury
Historic houses such as Eltham Palace, about 2.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Foxbury goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Glades, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Trees in and around Chislehurst Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Foxbury is about 1 mile east of Chislehurst, in Greater London. Bookings from Foxbury are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover Foxbury and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Landlord roof surveys in DA14, BR7 and DA15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Kemnal Road, Sydney Road and Carlton Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Longlands (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Elmstead (2 miles west) and Coldharbour (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Foxbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chislehurst Common, Mead Road Infant School and The Bulls Head Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Foxbury is Sidcup station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Glades (3.3 miles west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
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.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.