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Roof surveys in SE18
Our roof surveyors cover all of the SE18 postcode district, which takes in Plumstead, Woolwich and Shooter's Hill. You get a written report with photos after every survey, with prices from £150 including VAT.
Places in SE18
Services in SE18
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Chimney survey
- All services
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to and we’ll suggest the right survey: call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Our roof survey service in SE18
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Typical surveys look at crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
What affects the price in SE18
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Local landmarks in Plumstead
We work in homes and buildings around Plumstead Common, Plumstead Manor School and South Rise Primary School. Other local landmarks include The Queens Arms (less than half a mile north-west), St John's Church (within half a mile east) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (1.2 miles south-west). Plumstead has its own railway station: Plumstead station. Well-known places in the area include British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (1.3 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Plumstead includes Gilbert's Pit.
Roof surveys across SE18: local notes
Homes across SE18 range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Sooner or later, every roof needs its gutters, flashings and coverings checked, wherever they are in SE18.
Across London and South East England, 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 SE18.
Plumstead: If you own a rental within reach of Plumstead station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Danson House, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Plumstead. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Signs you need a roof survey
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What a survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
What affects the price in SE18
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for roof surveys in SE18, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common questions in SE18
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you work in SE18?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, SE18 included.