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Roof surveys in BR3
Live in BR3? We cover Beckenham, Elmers End and Eden Park and every street in between.
Where we work in BR3
Our services across BR3
- Flat roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Roof leak investigation
- Storm damage roof report
- Gutter survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
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Let us know the address and the type of roof so we can match the survey to the roof: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About roof surveys in BR3
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are torn or sagging underlay and loose chimney pots.
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Prices in BR3
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What’s near Beckenham
Around Beckenham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Beckenham Place Park, The George Inn and Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green. Also close by are Harris Academy Beckenham (0.6 miles south) and Christ Church (within half a mile south-east). Beckenham has its own railway station: Beckenham Junction station. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (5 miles north) and The Glades (1.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Summer Hill and Dacres Wood.
Homes and roofs across BR3
BR3 has everything from older homes with tall chimneys to modern estates. Sooner or later, every roof needs its gutters, flashings and coverings checked.
London and South East England mix slate and clay tile roofs on older homes with concrete tiles on many later ones. That variety shapes every survey in BR3.
Beckenham: Historic houses such as Bromley Palace, about 2.1 miles east, show how far back building around Beckenham goes. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you live near a park like Beckenham Place Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Signs you need a roof survey
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Leave roof access to professionals
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Questions from BR3
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How long does the visit take?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.