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Pre-purchase roof survey in Bromley, Greater London
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Bromley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it is useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Bromley runs like any other.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Bromley
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose pots and cracked flaunching and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door. That matters for anyone buying in Bromley 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. For a flat, the lease typically says who looks after the roof.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Bromley (E3, E14, E15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bromley
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bromley and across Greater London can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Bromley?
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of West Ham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Bromley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bromley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Is drone flying allowed in Bromley?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Bromley is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Across London there are restriction zones around Heathrow, London City and London Heliport, plus 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. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Bromley?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Also near Bromley
What else we do in Bromley
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bromley
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Bromley
Bromley is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. From the street you may see only a parapet, with a butterfly roof and a valley gutter behind it draining to the back. If your home in Bromley is one of them, lead flashings, party-wall upstands and shared chimney stacks are part of the picture too. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Bromley. For an older house near a landmark such as Bow Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Bromley is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Bookings from Bromley are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
All of E3, E14 and E15 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Bow Road, Bruce Road and Edgar Road. If you’re just outside Bromley, we cover Three Mills (1 mile north-east), Mill Meads (1 mile north-east), Bow Common (1 mile south-west), Mile End (1 mile west) and Bow (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Near you in Bromley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bob's Park, East London Arts & Music and Bow School and the streets around them. The closest station to Bromley is West Ham station, about 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (2.8 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.