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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bandonhill
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bandonhill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Old water stains in the loft space
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bandonhill
Buyers in Bandonhill and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and chimney mortar that has eroded, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In London, plenty of houses have been split into flats, extended or fitted with a dormer loft conversion. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you’re buying a flat or house in Bandonhill, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Bandonhill (SM6, CR0, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Bandonhill property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
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What else we do in Bandonhill
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Surveys in Bandonhill can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
FAQs for Bandonhill
Is parking a problem for a survey in Bandonhill?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bandonhill?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Common roof problems in Bandonhill
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It’s frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Landlords with a home close to Waddon station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bandonhill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Bandonhill
The wider area around Bandonhill has a long history of building, with Addington Palace about 4 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Parking in Bandonhill, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier.
Bandonhill is about 2 miles west of Croydon, in Greater London. Bandonhill is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Bandonhill is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
We survey roofs across the SM6, CR0 and CR9 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Guy Road, Ross Road and Link Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Beddington (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile south) and Waddon (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Bandonhill
In Bandonhill, that means homes and buildings near Wilson's School, Beddington Park and The John Fisher School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Waddon station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.