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Roof surveys in SE15
Our roof surveyors cover all of the SE15 postcode district, which takes in Peckham, Nunhead and East Dulwich. You get a written report with photos after every survey, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Where we work in SE15
Services in SE15
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Storm damage roof report
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Gutter survey
- All services
Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll confirm the price: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About roof surveys in SE15
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and torn or sagging underlay.
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
What affects the price in SE15
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landmarks near Peckham
In Peckham, that means homes and buildings near All Saints Church, John Donne Primary School and The Kentish Drovers pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are The St Thomas the Apostle College (less than half a mile east) and Brimmington Park (0.5 miles north-east). There is a railway station in Peckham itself: Queens Road Peckham station. Well-known places in the area include Peckham Platform (less than half a mile north-west) and Southwark Adult Education Institute (under half a mile east). For a walk, there is St. James's Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Roof surveys across SE15: local notes
SE15 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 SE15.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so every drone flight in SE15 is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.
Peckham: If you live near a park such as Brimmington Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you look after a building such as John Donne Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Prices for roof surveys in SE15
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
FAQs for SE15
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Is SE15 in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes SE15.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is 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 it applies.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.