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Lewisham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Lewisham and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lewisham
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
London’s housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war estates and new blocks of flats, and a home in Lewisham could be any of them. Whether the roof is old or newly laid, the problem areas depend on how and when the building went up. Slate roofs, butterfly valleys, parapet gutters and flat-roofed rear additions each have their own weak points.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Lewisham (SE13, SE8, SE6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Lewisham
Queen's House, about 1.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lewisham. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Lewisham is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around London City Airport. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Lewisham station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. As a London address, Lewisham can be tricky for parking: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Lewisham is about 3 miles west of Eltham, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Lewisham, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover Lewisham and the places around it.
All of SE13, SE8 and SE6 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Station Road, Lewisham High Street and Lewis Grove or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the B220, Lewisham is simple for us to get to. We also cover Ladywell (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile north-west), Hither Green (1 mile south-east), Blackheath (1 mile north-east) and Lee (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Around Lewisham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Joseph's Academy, Ladywell Fields and The Watch House. There is a railway station in Lewisham itself: Lewisham station. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (1.2 miles north) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Lewisham includes Knight's Hill and Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a London area like Lewisham, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor the property is on, any shared entrance and loft access. We then look at everything that’s safely in view from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lewisham
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Towns and villages near Lewisham
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How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
Questions from Lewisham
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Lewisham?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lewisham?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you cover Lewisham?
Yes. We survey roofs in Lewisham and the rest of Greater London. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: a blocked parapet gutter or slipped slate can let water into the flat below or the house next door. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Lewisham
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A report with photos
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Lewisham
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
For an older house near a landmark such as St Stephen's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you’ll get the report
- Their track record with similar roofs