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Sidcup Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Sidcup, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In Sidcup, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. It helps if you can point us to a visitor permit or a nearby bay. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email 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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Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sidcup
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and blocked gutters over flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks alike.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. Homes in Sidcup are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Sidcup (DA14, DA15, SE9, DA5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Sidcup
Also in Sidcup
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.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.
When to book a survey in Sidcup
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Birkbeck Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. In Sidcup, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Sidcup
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Sidcup
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Sidcup?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Is my home in Sidcup listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Landlord roof surveys around Sidcup
About 1.7 miles north lies Danson House, a reminder of how long the area around Sidcup has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Sidcup station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Sidcup is about 3 miles north of Orpington, in Greater London. Sidcup gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Sidcup is one of the places in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in DA14, DA15, SE9 and DA5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Jubilee Way and the roads around them. Sidcup sits on or near the A211 and A2001, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Sidcup include Albany Park (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-east), Foots Cray (1 mile south-east), Bexley (2 miles north-east) and North Cray (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Sidcup
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Alma pub, Waring Park and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Sidcup itself: Sidcup station. Well-known places in the area include Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south) and Broadway Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Summer Hill and The Tarn.