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Pre-purchase roof survey in Nash, Greater London
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Nash and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Nash
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose pots and cracked flaunching and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, and a home in Nash 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. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Nash (BR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Nash
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. In a London terrace or conversion, a roof defect rarely stays your problem alone: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Finding it early keeps the work smaller.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. If that applies to your building, it’s useful to agree access with the neighbours or the managing agent first. Otherwise, the visit in Nash runs like any other.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Nash, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Nash
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The wider area around Nash has a long history of building, with Down House about 2.4 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Hayes (Kent) station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. Nash is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway when you book.
Nash is about 3 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Nash can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Across Greater London, we cover Nash and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in BR2 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Nash Lane and North Pole Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Nash, we cover Keston (1 mile east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-east), Hayes (1 mile north), New Addington (2 miles south-west) and Farthing Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Around Nash
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Greyhound pub, All Saints Catholic School and Coney Hall Recreation Ground and the streets around them. Nash’s nearest station is Hayes (Kent) station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (3.2 miles north) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Nash includes Hutchinson's Bank and Summer Hill.
What else we do in Nash
Common questions in Nash
Is my home in Nash listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is drone flying allowed in Nash?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Nash is about 2 miles from Biggin Hill Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. 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. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Nash?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Nash
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Keston Parish Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nash
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.