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Landlord roof survey in Single Street, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Single Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
What affects the price in Single Street
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Single Street, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our landlord roof survey in Single Street
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
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 Single Street has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Single Street (TN16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.
Landlord roof surveys in Single Street: local notes
The wider area around Single Street has a long history of building, with Down House about 1 mile north-west. 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. 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. If your home in Single Street is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Cudham Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Chelsfield station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Single Street is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. In Single Street, as across Greater London, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
We survey roofs across TN16 for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Berry's Hill and Single Street, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Single Street: Berry's Green (1 mile south), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Cudham (1 mile east), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (14 miles north).
Around Single Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Charles Darwin School and The Old Jail Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Single Street is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal University Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Single Street
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Towns and villages near Single Street
What else we do in Single Street
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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, let us know when 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 checked 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Single Street: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Chelsfield station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Single Street?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. That way the visit can be planned around it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Useful tips for Single Street property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Arrange flat access beforehand
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.