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Pre-purchase roof survey in Crook Log, Greater London
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Crook Log, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crook Log
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s frequently not the individual flat owner. 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 is checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and chimney mortar that has eroded, we can find out what’s behind it.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Crook Log might be any of these. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Crook Log (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Crook Log
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 0.3 miles south-east lies Red House, a reminder of how long the area around Crook Log has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Bexleyheath station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For a London address like Crook Log, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day, along with any off-street space. For an older house near a landmark such as Trinity Baptist Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Crook Log is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Bookings from Crook Log are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: DA7, DA6 and DA16. Local streets include Bean Road, Lion Road and Alers Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Welling (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south) and Bexley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Crook Log
In Crook Log, that means homes and buildings near Danson Park, St Columba's Catholic Boys' School and The Crook Log Public House and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Crook Log itself: Bexleyheath station. Nearby you will also find Bexley Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Broadway Shopping Centre (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
Nearby places to Crook Log
What else we do in Crook Log
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, typically to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
What affects the price in Crook Log
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Crook Log: your questions answered
Is my home in Crook Log listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is drone flying allowed in Crook Log?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I book a survey in Crook Log?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is 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 doesn’t replace one.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.