London and the South East

Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Greater London

We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London for pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photos after every survey., with prices that include VAT and surveys on weekdays and weekends.

Pre-Purchase Roof Survey across Greater London

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Where we work in Greater London

A roof survey before you buy a house or flat. Pick your town below to see the details for your area.

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What else we do in Greater London

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How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Greater London

Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about blocked or leaking gutters and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.

Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen.

We help you pick the package that suits the property.
We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.

What affects the price in Greater London

All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.

Why customers in Greater London book us

Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Every finding written up with photos
5,000+ roofs surveyed
Visits on any day of the week

How to book

Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.

Landmarks near London

We work in homes and buildings around St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library. Also close by are Trinity Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (under half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (less than half a mile south). There is a railway station in London itself: Elephant & Castle station. Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Dispensary (under half a mile south-east) and Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near London include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

Local schools include London School of Musical Theatre (less than half a mile west)

Pre-purchase roof surveys across Greater London: local notes

From London, City of Westminster and Marylebone to its smaller places, homes across Greater London range from period houses to post-war estates and new builds. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, a written roof report gives you something specific to raise.

The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so every drone flight in Greater London is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it.

London: Landlords with a home close to Elephant & Castle station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Historic houses such as Mansion House, about 1 mile north, show how far back building around London goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.

Can I check my roof myself?

Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.

You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.

Why act early?

A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use.

Questions to ask before you book

Their drone registration, if they fly one
What follow-up you get after the report
How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Their track record with similar roofs

What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys

A few things affect what a survey costs:

The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The roof’s overall size

Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.

Booking your survey

We’ll usually ask about:

What kind of property and roof it is
The property’s address and postcode
What’s prompted the survey
Dates you are working to, such as exchange

Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.

Tips from our surveys

Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:

Book once your offer is accepted
Pass the findings to your conveyancer
Let us know your exchange date when you book
Ask the seller about past roof repairs

The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.

After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.

Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey

Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. It is a frequent finding on older houses.

A survey can pick up problems like:

Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing

Common questions in Greater London

Do you go up on the roof?

Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.

Does someone need to be in?

That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.

Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?

It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.

Which days do you carry out surveys?

Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.

Can I use the report to negotiate on price?

Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.

Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?

No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.

How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Greater London?

It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.