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Pre-purchase roof survey in Monks Orchard, Greater London
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Monks Orchard, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Monks Orchard questions
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Monks Orchard?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is drone flying allowed in Monks Orchard?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Monks Orchard
We survey roofs for buyers in Monks Orchard and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. 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 use the contact form. Typical surveys look at blistered or split felt on a flat roof and flashings that have lifted or split, on clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks.
London terraces and converted houses often share a roof line, chimney stacks and gutters with the house next door. That matters for anyone buying in Monks Orchard or checking a new roof there: only the parts we are given access to and can see safely are inspected. If it’s a flat, the lease usually sets out who is responsible for the roof.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Monks Orchard (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
Also near Monks Orchard
Also in Monks Orchard
Monks Orchard homes and their roofs
The wider area around Monks Orchard has a long history of building, with Addington Palace about 1.8 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as St George The Martyr Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Parking in Monks Orchard, as in most of London, takes a little planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when booking, as a space near the door cannot be promised. If you let a flat or house near Elmers End station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Monks Orchard is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Monks Orchard, the roof can be surveyed. Monks Orchard is one of the towns and villages in Greater London we cover. There’s also a page for London.
All of CR0, SE25 and CR9 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Long Lane, Poppy Lane and Homer Road. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Shirley (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Monks Orchard
In Monks Orchard, that means homes and buildings near Orchard Way Primary School, The Cricketers pub and Ashburton Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St George's Walk (2 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Monks Orchard
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.