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Pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Green, Greater London
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Broad Green and the rest of Greater London. We survey seven days a week.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Old water stains in the roof space
Pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Green
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. If you’re worried about lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks alike.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Broad Green might be any of these. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Broad Green (CR0, CR7, CR90)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Green?
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from ground level.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
If you own a rental within reach of West Croydon station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
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For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Broad Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Green?
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.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Broad Green?
It depends on the street. Where there are permit zones, a visitor permit or nearby pay-and-display bay works well.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Blocked gutters and hoppers on London houses overflow and soak brickwork. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broad Green
- A written report with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a London area like Broad Green, the main things to sort out are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Broad Green homes and their roofs
Outer London has plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Kingswood House lies about 3.2 miles north, so building around Broad Green goes back a long way. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. The streets around a church like Church of St Saviour are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Broad Green is about 6 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Broad Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Greater London. London is in our area too.
We work across CR0, CR7 and CR90 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on York Road, Nova Road and Lion Road. We also cover Old Town (1 mile south), Beddington (2 miles south-west), Waddon (2 miles south), Bandonhill (2 miles south-west) and Wallington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Around Broad Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, The Half Moon pub and Waddon Ponds and the streets around them. Broad Green’s nearest station is West Croydon station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Centrale Croydon (0.8 miles south) and Croydon University Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Biggin Wood.