Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bromley, Hertfordshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Bromley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Bromley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bromley: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you are worried about signs of past leaks inside the loft and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Bromley may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Bromley (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems 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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Much Hadham Palace, about 1.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bromley. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
Places near Bromley
What else we do in Bromley
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bromley
Letting agents and landlords in Bromley book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Useful tips for Bromley property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bromley
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bromley
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Bishops Stortford station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Bromley is about 4 miles west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Bromley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Bromley is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of SG11 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Standon (1 mile north-west), Hadham Ford (1 mile east), Much Hadham (1 mile south-east), Puckeridge (2 miles north-west) and Hadham Cross (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stevenage (10 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south) and Cheshunt (12 miles south).
What’s near Bromley
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox And Hounds pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford station, about 4.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (2.8 miles south-east) and Moated mound (2.7 miles north-east).
Bromley questions
Is Bromley within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Bromley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.