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Landlord Roof Survey in Pratt's Bottom
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pratt's Bottom. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Pratt's Bottom moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Pratt's Bottom
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about damp or stains in top-floor flats and flashings that have come away.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. From the street you see only a parapet wall, so blocked outlets and split linings go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling. If your home in Pratt's Bottom has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Pratt's Bottom
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Pratt's Bottom
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
When to book a survey in Pratt's Bottom
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.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Living close to Hewitt's Chalk Bank is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
Why it’s worth a survey now in Pratt's Bottom
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. In Pratt's Bottom, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Pratt's Bottom
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Also near Pratt's Bottom
Other services in Pratt's Bottom
Landlord roof surveys around Pratt's Bottom
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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Down House about 2.7 miles west, Pratt's Bottom sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Pratts Bottom Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as All Souls' Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pratt's Bottom. Pratt's Bottom is one of the places in Greater London we cover for landlord roof surveys. London is in our area too.
Surveys in BR6 and TN14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Pratt's Bottom include Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
What’s near Pratt's Bottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hewitt's Chalk Bank and Green Street Green Primary School. The closest station to Pratt's Bottom is Knockholt station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Pratt's Bottom include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Pratt's Bottom
How do I find out if my home in Pratt's Bottom is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is parking a problem for a survey in Pratt's Bottom?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you cover Pratt's Bottom?
Yes. We survey roofs in Pratt's Bottom and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.