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Roof surveys in DA18
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across DA18, covering Belvedere, Thamesmead and Crossness. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Places in DA18
Services in DA18
- Drone roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Storm damage roof report
- Landlord roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Flat roof survey
- Roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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About roof surveys in DA18
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose chimney pots and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Prices in DA18
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 20+ years’ experience
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Belvedere
In Belvedere, that means homes and buildings near Trinity Church of England School, Parish Church of All Saints and Trinity School. Also close by are Lesnes Abbey Woods (1.1 miles west), Priory Club pub (under half a mile west) and Lessness Heath Primary School (less than half a mile south-west). The closest station to Belvedere is Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.1 miles south) and Erith Museum (1.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Crossness Nature Reserve.
Roof surveys across DA18: local notes
From Belvedere, Thamesmead and Crossness to smaller places, people across DA18 use a roof survey to plan ahead. A report helps you sort small faults before they let water in.
Across London and the South East, older homes often have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. That variety shapes every survey in DA18.
Belvedere: If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Broadway Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you let a flat or house near Belvedere station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What affects the price in DA18
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Why roofs fail
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
DA18: your questions answered
How much does a roof survey cost in DA18?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
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 it applies.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.