Greater London · London and the South East
Brockley Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Brockley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brockley: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Brockley and across London and the South East. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a London terrace or conversion, the roof often joins the neighbours’ roofs and shares their stacks and gutters. That matters for anyone buying in Brockley or checking a new roof there: we inspect what we’re given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. If it’s a flat, the lease normally sets out who is responsible for the roof.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Brockley (SE4, SE23, SE6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Brockley: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Queen's House, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Brockley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Crofton Park station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. The streets around a church such as Church of St Hilda are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Brockley, along with any off-street space.
Brockley is about 1 mile south of New Cross, in Greater London. If you’re in Brockley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Greater London, we cover Brockley.
Surveys in SE4, SE23 and SE6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Ivy Road, Nash Road and Lindal Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Crofton Park (1 mile south-east), Honor Oak (1 mile west), Ladywell (1 mile east), Forest Hill (1 mile south-west) and Nunhead (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Around Brockley
In Brockley, that means homes and buildings near Blythe Hill Tavern, Allenby Tutorial Trust and Blythe Hill Fields and the streets around them. Brockley has its own railway station: Crofton Park station. Other landmarks nearby include Horniman Museum and Gardens (1.4 miles south-west) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there is One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. From the street, a London terrace typically shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in Brockley moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brockley
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
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Other services in Brockley
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. In Brockley, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A blocked outlet ignored for a winter or two can mean damp walls inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
FAQs for Brockley
Is drone flying allowed in Brockley?
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. Each address is checked against all of them before the drone goes up. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Brockley is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Brockley?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you work in Brockley?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Brockley included.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Brockley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.