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Blendon Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Blendon? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Blendon and across Greater London.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blocked or leaking gutters
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Blendon
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report. Common reasons to book are roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and damp timbers or stains in the loft, across gutters and downpipes, lead flashings and valleys and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Each change adds roof details, such as flat roofs, new flashings and junctions with the original slopes. For a purchase in Blendon, or for new roofing work there, those junctions deserve a proper look. Lead work around dormers and new flat roofs is easy to get wrong and easy to miss.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Blendon (DA5, DA15, DA6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Blendon questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blendon?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Blendon?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is Blendon in your area?
Yes, we do. Blendon is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Blendon?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
What we are asked to look at in Blendon
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
For a London address like Blendon, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Blendon, visits are available on weekdays and at weekends. London parking is often by permit or pay-and-display, so it is useful to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. A back bedroom window can be the best vantage point for a rear addition, so we may ask to use one.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Local roofs and buyers in Blendon
The wider area around Blendon has a long history of building, with Danson House about 0.7 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Hips, bay roofs and later loft conversions are typical of those semis, if your home is one of them. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Albany Park station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you live in an older home near St James the Great, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Blendon is about 1 mile south-east of Welling, in Greater London. If you are in Blendon, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. There’s also a page for London.
We cover every part of DA5, DA15 and DA6 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Penn Lane, Hurst Road and Brook Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A221, Blendon is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Blendon include Bexley (1 mile south-east), Crook Log (1 mile north), Welling (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east) and Bexleyheath (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Blendon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Danson Park, The Royal Oak Public House and Hurst Primary School. The nearest railway station is Albany Park station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Bexley Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Blendon includes Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
What affects the price in Blendon
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Blendon, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Blendon
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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Why get it checked now?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on any day of the week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.