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Hither Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Hither Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hither Green
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Hither Green
We survey roofs for buyers in Hither Green and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, 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 arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have lifted or split and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door, with parapet walls and party-wall upstands marking where one roof ends and the next begins. For a purchase or a new roof in Hither Green, that shapes what can be checked: we inspect what we are given access to and can see safely, which may not include a neighbour’s side. If it’s a flat, the lease typically sets out who is responsible for the roof.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Hither Green (SE13, SE12, SE6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Hither Green
How do I find out if my home in Hither Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are there drone restrictions around Hither Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Hither Green?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
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.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hither Green: local notes
The wider area around Hither Green has a long history of building, with Queen's House about 2 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For a London address like Hither Green, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. Take an older house close to Church of St Swithun: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Hither Green station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hither Green is about 2 miles south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. Whether the building in Hither Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Hither Green is one of the places in Greater London where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys.
We work across the SE13, SE12 and SE6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Old Road, Manor Lane and Pascoe Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Lee (1 mile east), Ladywell (1 mile west), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Catford (1 mile south-west) and Horn Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Hither Green
In Hither Green, that means homes and buildings near International Academy of Greenwich, The Edmund Halley pub and Manor House Gardens. Hither Green has its own railway station: Hither Green station. Nearby you will also find Lewisham Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hither Green
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Any roof job in Hither Green means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Hither Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
More services for Hither Green
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a visit in Hither Green, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. On the day, the roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hither Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hither Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.