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Roof surveys in CR5
We cover every part of the CR5 postcode district, including Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon and Netherne on-the-Hill. You get a written report with photos after every survey, with prices from £150 including VAT.
Where we work in CR5
What we do in CR5
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Flat roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Storm damage roof report
- New roof snagging
- Roof leak investigation
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
- All services
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to to book a survey: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How a roof survey works in CR5
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We are often asked to look into flashings that have come away from the wall and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Prices in CR5
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Package prices that include VAT
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in CR5, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
What’s near Coulsdon
In Coulsdon, that means homes and buildings near Dollypers Hill, The Pembroke pub and St Andrew's Church. You will also find Smitham Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Coulsdon Sixth Form College (1 mile south-east). Coulsdon has its own railway station: Coulsdon South station. A little further out are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across CR5
CR5 has everything from older homes with tall chimneys to modern estates. Sooner or later, every roof needs its gutters, flashings and coverings checked, wherever they are in CR5.
Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. CR5 is part of that mix.
Coulsdon: Historic houses such as Nonsuch Mansion, about 4.9 miles north-west, show how far back building around Coulsdon goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you own a rental within reach of Coulsdon South station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Landlord and commercial surveys in CR5
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey won’t cover
FAQs for CR5
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange a roof survey in CR5?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.