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Roof surveys in SE24
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across SE24, covering Herne Hill, Camberwell and Loughborough Junction. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Places in SE24
What we do in SE24
- Roof leak investigation
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
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Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll suggest the right survey: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof survey in SE24: how it works
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
What you’ll pay
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What’s near Herne Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Charter School, Belair Park and The Charter School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Saint Faith's (less than half a mile north-east), Half Moon pub (within half a mile west) and Judith Kerr Primary School (less than half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Herne Hill itself: North Dulwich station. Well-known places in the area include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-east) and House of Dreams Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Herne Hill include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across SE24
Across SE24, we survey roofs for owners, landlords and agents, from Herne Hill, Camberwell and Loughborough Junction to the quieter places in between. Every report comes with photographs and written recommendations.
Several airports in London and South East England have flight restriction zones around them, so every drone flight in SE24 is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it’s given.
Herne Hill: If you let a flat or house near North Dulwich station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Belair Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we look at them closely.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Landlord and commercial surveys in SE24
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why roofs fail
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
SE24 questions
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
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. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.