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Pre-purchase roof survey in Brompton, Greater London
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Brompton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brompton: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Many London homes have been converted into flats, extended at the back or given a loft conversion with a dormer. Every alteration brings new junctions, flashings and flat-roof areas to look at. If you’re buying a flat or house in Brompton, or have just had new roofing work done, those junctions are frequently where problems start. Dormer cheeks, lead work and new flat roofs are worth checking closely, as faults there are easy to miss.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Brompton (SW3, SW7, SW1X)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What you can’t 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.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Brompton
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Blocked or leaking gutters
The streets around a church such as Church of St Simon Zelotes 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.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a London conversion, the way into the roof space is often from a communal landing or the top flat. If that applies to your building, it helps to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Brompton runs like any other.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Brompton, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Brompton
The restricted area over Hyde Park, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 1 mile from Brompton. If your survey includes the drone, we check whether the address falls inside it before flying. The flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea covers Brompton, or comes right up to its edge. If your survey includes the drone, permission from the heliport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given.
As a London address, Brompton can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised. Carlyle's House lies about 0.8 miles south, so building around Brompton goes back a long way. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Brompton is about 1 mile south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Brompton and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Greater London coverage includes Brompton.
Surveys in SW3, SW7 and SW1X work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include West Road, Hans Road and Eaton Lane. Being close to the A315 and A3212, Brompton is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Brompton include Chelsea (1 mile south), Belgravia (1 mile north-east), South Kensington (1 mile south-west), Victoria (1 mile east) and Little Chelsea (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles north-east), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles east).
Near you in Brompton
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Thomas More RC Language College, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Natural History Museum Library and Archives and the streets around them. Nearby too are Shuckburgh Arms (under half a mile south-west) and Burton’s Court (0.5 miles south). For rail, the closest station is London Victoria station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (3 miles east) and Berkshire & Westminster Dragoons Museum (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and Serpentine.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Brompton
Is parking a problem for a survey in Brompton?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Brompton?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Brompton is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around London Heliport in Battersea. We ask the heliport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. The restricted area over Hyde Park, where drone flights need permission from NATS, is about 1 mile from Brompton. If a roof falls inside it, we apply for permission before flying, and the flight only goes ahead if it is granted. 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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Brompton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Brompton
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.